Adopt Florida Science Standards
The Petition
A PETITION TO THE FLORIDA BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR ADOPTION OF REVISED PUBLIC SCHOOL SCIENCE EDUCATION STANDARDS.
FEBRUARY 2008
WHEREAS: The current Sunshine State Science Education Standards have received an F from the Thomas B. Fordham Foundation while the proposed revised standards have been graded excellent by one of the scientists who previously authored the report that gave Florida its failing grade.
WHEREAS: The revised standards address the scientific theory of evolution without equivocation or the introduction of nonscientific notions. Evolution is the central organizing concept that allows us to understand all biological sciences from medicine to forestry to entomology, and its principles are the theoretical basis that underlies major advances in all biological fields. Students must understand the current state of the science to be part of an informed citizenry.
WHEREAS: The economy of Florida requires the foundation of well educated citizens in order to compete and prosper within global competition. A solid grounding in the sciences is essential to providing a well educated labor force to the state\'s employers.
NOW THEREFORE: We the undersigned urge the Florida Board of Education to adopt the revised Public School Science Education Standards as drafted by the duly appointed and authorized Department of Education Writing Committee.
