Category Archives: In the News

Still here

Posted on February 25, 2008 by Brandon Haught

I just wanted to write a quick post saying I’m still around. Florida Citizens for Science activities swamped me the past month or so, taking away from other work, family and college responsibilities. So, I am now taking a short … Continue reading →

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Monday news roundup

Posted on February 18, 2008 by Brandon Haught

I’m going to be leaving soon for my road trip to Tallahassee. I plan on live-blogging the state board of education meeting starting bright and early in the morning with posts about the speaker sign up process, what the crowd … Continue reading →

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Sunday news roundup

Posted on February 17, 2008 by Brandon Haught

I’m pressed for time, so please excuse me for just doing a quick news dump here. I’m taking care of both Florida Citizens for Science and personal stuff before jumping into the car Monday for the trip to Tallahassee. Orlando … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about theories

Posted on February 15, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Joe Wolf, president of Florida Citizens for Science, had heard that the Department of Education was shopping around the idea of inserting the word “theory” in the new draft of the state science standards wherever evolution is mentioned. I believe … Continue reading →

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News roundup on public forum

Posted on February 12, 2008 by Brandon Haught

It’s time for letters to the editor. Pick you closest paper and fire off responses today to the various articles about yesterday’s science standards public forum. Don’t do it tomorrow. Do it today! Lakeland Ledger — Science experts countered that … Continue reading →

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The home stretch

Posted on February 11, 2008 by Brandon Haught

First of all, if you are able to get away from work and head to Orlando, then please attend the final public forum concerning the new draft of the state science standards. Monday, February 11, 2008 10 a.m. to 3:30 … Continue reading →

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Another story on those goofy lawmakers

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Brandon Haught

The Miami Herald just published a story online about some state legislators getting worked up over evolution in the state science standards. Of course, that’s bad news. But the overwhelmingly good news from my perspective is how the reporter prominently … Continue reading →

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Good news! Now two in favor.

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Thank you, state board of education member Akshay Desai! The Gradebook reports that Desai joins fellow board member Roberto Martinez in supporting evolution in the new draft of the state science standards. “I do support evolution. There’s not a question … Continue reading →

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