Category Archives: Analysis/Commentary

Two letters to the Orlando Sentinel cover opposing viewpoints concerning evolution education. The first letter takes some previous letter writers to task for their misconceptions and convoluted reasoning: Please remember that gravity is “just a theory,” too, but I have not … Continue reading →

The Bradenton Herald did it right. The newspaper ran an article about the new draft science standards and the reporter did a great job of writing about the standards overall. The current standards are “a mile wide and an inch … Continue reading →

We’re definitely on a roll. An editorial in the Orlando Sentinel states that evolution belongs in the state’s science standards. It’s taken seven years, but Florida is on its way to developing a science curriculum for the new millennium — … Continue reading →

Columnist Mike Thomas of the Orlando Sentinel writes in today’s paper that evolution is getting quite a bit of support in the draft science standards. We are moving toward intelligently designed science curriculum in public schools. And by that I … Continue reading →

The Ledger ran an article today about the new draft science standards and predictably focused entirely on the inclusion of evolution. As I’ve mentioned before, I think that is irresponsible and sensationalist. I understand that evolution garners high interest, but … Continue reading →

The Sun-Sentinel jumps aboard, supporting evolution in the new draft science standards. About time for evolution Florida’s public education system has finally evolved to the point where evolution can be taught. Welcome to the real world, Florida. … Most scientists … Continue reading →

Another newspaper, this time the Tallahassee Democrat, offers support for the inclusion of evolution in the state science standards. Thank you! Believe it or not, the word “evolution” doesn’t currently have a home in the official science standards for Florida’s … Continue reading →

FloridaToday.com fired a round on behalf of good science in an editorial today supporting evolution in the draft science standards. Florida schools may soon enter the 21st century by embracing evolution as a core scientific principle. … The draft standards … Continue reading →