Home About Chat Users Issues Party Candidates Polling Firms Media News Polls Calendar Key Races United States President Senate House Governors International

New User Account
"A comprehensive, collaborative elections resource." 
Email: Password:

  Creationism concerns shadow Florida's new top educator
NEWS DETAILS
Parent(s) Container 
ContributorRP 
Last EditedRP  Oct 10, 2005 06:01pm
Logged 0
CategoryProfile
News DateSunday, October 9, 2005 11:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionSheri Pierson Yecke began her job as one of the most powerful educators in the state last week with little fanfare, receiving her office keys and e-mail address and meeting in a two-day retreat with Department of Education staff.

But the reputation of Florida's new chancellor for kindergarten through 12th grade, second only to Education Commissioner John Winn, preceded her with more flourish — and fear from some.

Yecke, 50, who served most recently as Minnesota's top educator, is a conservative, a believer in creationism, a critic of teachers unions and a strong proponent of President Bush's education reform programs, some of which she helped write.

She was forced out as Minnesota's education commissioner last year by a Democrat-controlled Senate.

Science guidelines in the Sunshine State are up for review and revision next year.
Share
ArticleRead Full Article

NEWS
Date Category Headline Article Contributor

DISCUSSION