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Announcement: Florida Citizens for Science meeting July 15

Florida Citizens for Science will hold an interim meeting to discuss the many science education developments since we held our regular annual meeting back in January. Date: July 15 (Saturday) Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Place: Room 2702 USF … Continue reading

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The fight will now be won or lost where you live.

Unfortunately, the devious Instructional Materials bill, which creationists and climate change deniers absolutely love, is now signed into law by Governor Rick Scott. This means our fight is only just now beginning. Each and every one of us has to … Continue reading

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Unfortunate students stuck in the middle of a debate they don’t understand

New York’s flagship public radio station WNYC recently broadcast/published stories about conflicts over teaching evolution and climate change in classrooms across the country. I spent quite a long time talking with a reporter about the situation here in Florida, especially … Continue reading

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Heartland’s junk mail arrives in Florida

Today was my last day of school with students for the year. After saying a final farewell to my students, I wrapped up my day with my usual trek to the mail room and I found a little gift in … Continue reading

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“They’re both theories”

Welcome to the final week of the Florida legislative session. Today, the creationist-enabling Instructional Materials bill (SB 1210) is being debated on the Senate floor. (Don’t know what I’m talking about? Check out the Instructional Materials bills ’17 blog category … Continue reading

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Marching for Science across Florida

The March for Science events across Florida were awesome! I attended the Space Coast March and I was genuinely excited to see how many folks attended. From the front of the march I could look back and see the mass … Continue reading

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Florida Citizens for Science on the March Saturday

Florida Citizens for Science officers and board members will be participating in March for Science events around the state Saturday. We hope to see you at one! President Jonathan Smith will be at the Tampa March. Vice President Joe Wolf … Continue reading

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Who will defend Florida science education?

We’re facing an uphill battle as we fight against the Instructional Materials bills in the Florida legislature. We know these bills, if they become law, will almost guarantee a future fight over evolution and climate change in our classroom textbooks. … Continue reading

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