Social
Site Search
-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- Pierce R. Butler on What do Florida public school students learn about climate change?
- David Honig on New Florida Board of Education Chair: “I won’t support any evolution being taught as fact at all in any of our schools.â€
- dhogaza on New Florida Board of Education Chair: “I won’t support any evolution being taught as fact at all in any of our schools.â€
- dhogaza on New Florida Board of Education Chair: “I won’t support any evolution being taught as fact at all in any of our schools.â€
- dhogaza on New Florida Board of Education Chair: “I won’t support any evolution being taught as fact at all in any of our schools.â€
Blog Categories
Facebook Feed
Category Archives: Instructional Materials bills ’17
Let’s not forget about the Instructional Materials bills
We’ve been giving a lot of attention to the Religious Expression in Public Schools bills because they’re seeing quite a bit action in the Florida legislature. But let’s not forget that we’re also monitoring Instructional Materials bills filed in both chambers … Continue reading
Posted in Instructional Materials bills '17
Comments Off on Let’s not forget about the Instructional Materials bills
Instructional Materials bills starting to get attention
Two bills filed in the Florida legislature that could make significant changes to how textbooks and other instructional materials are selected and reviewed at the local school district level are getting attention from the media and other organizations. We believe … Continue reading
Posted in Instructional Materials bills '17
Comments Off on Instructional Materials bills starting to get attention
When more is not merrier
We noted yesterday that the bad Instructional Materials bill from last year has been resurrected for another attempt this year in the Florida House. Unfortunately, the House bill now has a companion in the Senate that was filed today: SB … Continue reading
Posted in Instructional Materials bills '17, Religious Liberties Act 2017
Comments Off on When more is not merrier
It’s baaaaack: Instructional Materials bill filed
Last year, Florida Citizens for Science voiced our opposition to bills filed in the Florida legislature that would have made significant changes to how textbooks and other instructional materials are selected and reviewed at the local school district level. The … Continue reading
Posted in Instructional Materials bills '17
Comments Off on It’s baaaaack: Instructional Materials bill filed
In Search Of … Instructional Materials Bills Sponsors
Do you remember the Florida Citizens Alliance? I sure do. They’ve been gnashing their teeth over a wide array of materials they find offensive in a variety of textbooks, including the teaching of evolution as “true” without a religious counterargument. … Continue reading
Posted in Instructional Materials bills '17
Comments Off on In Search Of … Instructional Materials Bills Sponsors