Florida education chief Henry Mack defends science standards rewrite
Mack says the draft still covers evolution and climate change, as public review and a December board vote approach.
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What happened
Florida Education Commissioner Henry Mack told the Board of Education on Wednesday that the revised standards still include evolution and climate science. The standards, last updated in 2008, are open to public review, with an October 27 listening session planned in Orange County. A December vote by the Board of Education is expected.
Why it matters
The public review and December vote will determine the revised standards that would replace those last updated in 2008.
Coverage
- Florida science standards debate heads to Orange County listening session (Jay Waagmeester Florida Phoenix)
- New K-12 science curriculum scrutinized; December vote by Board of Ed expected (floridaphoenix.com)
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