Can you insist on critical thinking in one content area, and then demand that another be taught only as a factual pursuit? Well, that's what some legislators in the Florida Senate believe. A bill was introduced on February 27, 2009 into the Florida Senate relating to...
Today I want to focus on how education will play a crucial role in the Economic Recovery & Reinvestment Bill, and will focus on education and schooling, as well as some comments about science education. Firstly, the amount of funds being directed into the...
Science education in general, and science teachers, in particular, have an important role in the Economic Recovery & Reinvestment Bill (ER&RB). According to the Committee on Appropriations, the ER&R Bill will target eight areas. As you scan the list,...
Science education in general, and science teachers, in particular, have an important role in the Economic Recovery & Reinvestment Bill (ER&RB). According to the Committee on Appropriations, the ER&R Bill will target eight areas. As you scan the list,...
The Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives has just released a summary of the Economic Recovery and Reinvestment Act. It will help you see how the funds are used accross all sectors, but for readers of this blog, you will be able to see how...
Exploring the landscape of the Economic Recovery & Reinvestment Act is an enormous task. I know the Act was just signed by the President, but I am eager to find out the areas of recovery and reinvestment that pertain to science & technology and science...
