New K-12 science curriculum scrutinized; December vote by Board of Ed expected

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: October 14, 2026

Words: 901

Last Updated: 3 days, 13 hours ago

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Education Commissioner Henry Mack spent part of Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting trying to set the record straight on the department’s initiative to re-write science standards for public schools.

The standards, which have not been updated since 2008, are undergoing public review. A stop on a “listening tour” for the standards is scheduled for the end of the month in Orange County.

“Our goal has always been straightforward. Develop standards that are …

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