Author Archives: Brandon Haught

About Brandon Haught

Communications Director for Florida Citizens for Science.

Martin County textbook complaints: “scientific sounding language” fails to impress

A hearing was held on May 9 after several Martin County residents complained about the “one-sided” nature of science textbooks the school board was in the process of adopting. I gave a very detailed account of what happened at the … Continue reading

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Reactions to Schools Without Rules article

The Orlando Sentinel published an article a few days ago highlighting the atrocious curriculum some voucher-accepting private schools use: Private schools’ curriculum downplays slavery, says humans and dinosaurs lived together. Now we’re starting to see reactions to the story. First there … Continue reading

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Blatant creationism in “Schools Without Rules”

The Orlando Sentinel has been running an excellent investigative series called “Schools Without Rules” about private schools that accept public money in the form of various types of scholarships (otherwise known as vouchers). The articles have been documenting “problems in … Continue reading

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Martin County textbook hearing: Evolution “is not proven science”

We should stop teaching evolution as established fact and instead supplement its teaching with all the gaps and uncertainties that so many of the world’s scientists admit that it is riddled with. That’s the main argument proposed by a few … Continue reading

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Collier County: science textbooks promote “utter nonsense”

Some media outlets are now reporting on the kerfuffle the Florida Citizens’ Alliance is causing over science textbooks under consideration for purchase by the Collier County school board. The most important report is the Tampa Bay Times’ Gradebook Blog podcast: Inside … Continue reading

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Martin County complaints: “present the case both for and against the theory of evolution”

The Martin County school district held an official hearing May 9 in response to several complaints about evolution in the science textbooks the district is considering adopting for the next school year. I am waiting to get a recording of … Continue reading

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Press Release: Balancing Evolution & Creationism in Schools Unconstitutional

Florida Citizens for Science News Release (May 13, 2018) ——————————————— BALANCING EVOLUTION AND CREATIONISM IN SCHOOLS UNCONSTITUTIONAL Attempts to alter science textbooks in Collier, Martin and Nassau Counties are a waste of school boards’ time, money and could lead to … Continue reading

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Collier County science textbook objections: “You profess to be a Christian”

Science textbooks are still an issue here in Florida. Many school districts are working their way through the lengthy process of reviewing and adopting new science books for their classrooms. And there are still a few hot spots of controversy … Continue reading

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