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Creationism concerns shadow Florida's new top educator
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Contributor | RP |
Last Edited | RP Oct 10, 2005 06:01pm |
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News Date | Sunday, October 9, 2005 11:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
Description | Sheri 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. |
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