Christian Carnival CCLXXXIX Posted
… at Parableman. An exceptionally good selection of reading, and I’d say that even if I didn’t have a post in there!
… at Parableman. An exceptionally good selection of reading, and I’d say that even if I didn’t have a post in there!
Brandon Haught has blogged much of the discussion on the Florida Citizens for Science Blog. My previous post is here. I doubt the standards opponents would have gone to such trouble over the word “theory” if they didn’t intend some underhanded tactics based on the popular definition as curriculum is developed and textbooks are chosen.
. . . at Diary of 1.
The entire text is available on Levellers, and it’s a good one. Head over there and read it. I have the same reservations that Michael Westmoreland-White indicates, but that doesn’t detract from the quality of the speech.
And a well worthwhile read it is (or they are).
I hope that this topic gets more attention before the election. Christine has some thoughts here and I share many of her concerns and those expressed in the referenced article.
Wesley Elsberry has posted his comment on the petition for the Florida science standards at The Panda’s Thumb. If you haven’t signed, consider signing and commenting.