Category Archives: “Academic Freedom” bills ’08

Bad news

Storms’ “academic freedom” bill was approved by the education committee on a 4-1 vote. [edited to add: For those of you dropping in from outside links, please see my latest blog post “Don’t Panic” for much more information. And also … Continue reading

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Morning news dump

Sun-Sentinel: Consideration of evolution bill is questioned. State Sen. Nan Rich, D-Weston, said the Board of Education was updating standards that produced students with science scores “among the lowest in the nation.” The state has invested hundreds of millions of … Continue reading

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Senate bill analysis and edits

It looks like preparations are being made for the Wednesday afternoon Florida Senate Education Pre-K – 12 committee meeting. At this meeting Senator Storms’ so-called “academic freedom” act will be considered. A check of the bill’s page on the Senate … Continue reading

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How will the Senate committee meeting shake out?

The St. Petersburg Times education blog, The Gradebook, wonders how Wednesday’s Senate education committee meeting will go with Senator Storms’ “academic freedom” bill on the schedule. The committee has seven members – four Republicans and three Democrats – and one … Continue reading

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