The students settled into their seats and eyed the crayfish lying on the tables in front of them as their instructor reminded them of the delicate nature of the work they were about to do. ...more

December 21, 2009

federal and state - are living documents that essentially mean nothing, direct democracy (often mob rule) is alive and well in the form of citizen initiatives to amend state constitutions. ...more

December 20, 2009

Even though liberals insist that all constitutions — federal and state — are living documents that essentially mean nothing, direct democracy ...more

December 20, 2009

MIAMI (AP) — Florida's Board of Education has approved more rigorous measures for evaluating high schools beyond mere test scores, adding such factors as graduation rates and participation in accelerated coursework. ...more

September 15, 2009

Floridians can tell the state Board of Education on Monday what they think about a proposed rule defining how and when teachers can physically restrain or isolate K-12 students. ...more

July 18, 2009

A bill aimed at undercutting acceptance of evolution in Florida science classes, which kicked up a fuss but didn't pass in the Florida Legislature last year, apparently is going nowhere this year. ...more

March 28, 2009

State Sen Steve Wise, R-Jacksonville has quietly filed legislation that would change the way Florida schools teach Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. And though it has yet to have its first hearing, the bill has the science community is up in arms. ...more

March 27, 2009

The Hernando County School District was justified in its decision to deny an application for a charter school for dropouts, the state Board of Education ruled Tuesday. ...more

March 19, 2009

The state Board of Education on Tuesday approved rescue plans for three Hillsborough County schools that could shake up the faculty and staff if they fail to improve. ...more

March 18, 2009

The state Board of Education on Tuesday approved rescue plans for three Hillsborough County schools that could shake up the faculty and staff if they fail to improve. ...more

March 17, 2009