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Monthly Archives: April 2009
SB 834 Goes To Governor
Final Senate approval Wednesday (4/29) of SB 834 (as amended) sends the bill to Governor Henry for his approval or veto. The measure passed narrowly on a vote of 25-23 along party lines. Read stories from the Daily Oklahoman, the … Continue reading
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OSTA Board of Directors Meeting May 2nd
A reminder to all folks currently serving on the OSTA Board of Directors: We will be meeting this Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00 A.M.. This meeting will be held at the Norman High School Science Building ( 911 W. Main … Continue reading
Oklahoma Aerospace Education Fellows
The Oklahoma Aerospace Education and Training Day Committee is now accepting applications for the “Class of 2009 Oklahoma Aerospace Education Fellows” (Fellows). Oklahoma teachers Grades 3 -12 and school counselors from public, private and Careertech schools are eligible to apply. 100 applicants will … Continue reading
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Elementary Science Education in the K–12 System
4/22/2009 – Page Keeley, 2008-2009 NSTA President (From NSTA Reports) “Any collection of things that have some influence on one another can be thought of as a system. Thinking of a collection of things as a system draws our attention to what … Continue reading
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BSCS Science Institutes
Are you looking for a high-quality professional development program that goes beyond traditional summer institutes? Are you seeking an experience that reinvigorates your passion for science and teaching? If so, the BSCS Science Institutes (BSCS SI) are for you! The institutes, hosted … Continue reading
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Science Inquiry Institutes on OKC and Tulsa
Using hands-on experiences and focused refl ection, the Science Institute for Inquiry workshop gives teachers an opportunity to explore the practice of science inquiry. Participants will examine different ways of teaching hands-on science, explore the process skills of inquiry, engage in a full … Continue reading
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Get Involved on Earth Day, April 22
There’s no better time for teachers to “green” their curriculum than Earth Day. (Ok, do we do Earth Day activities before or after the Land Run on the playground. Earth Day in Oklahoma is sooooo different). Earth Day Network’s Educators’ … Continue reading
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NEED Workshop in Tulsa
ConocoPhillips and NEED (The National Energy Education and Development Project) have partnered for the second year to provide teachers in 25 cities across 21 states with curriculum and training opportunities, and are pleased to announce the upcoming one-day energy classroom workshop to … Continue reading
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Air & Space Camps At Stafford Museum
Now available at the Stafford Air & Space Camp website, www.staffordmuseum.com, is the flyer and enrollment form for the 2nd annual Air & Space Camp! Camps are available for those entering 3rd ‑ 8th grade in August 2009. The camps are held the … Continue reading
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SB 834 Passes House
SB 834, now called the ”School District Empowerment Program” passed the Oklahoma House of Representatives on April 15th and now goes back to the Senate for consideration of added amendments. The current text of the bill, which has added teacher … Continue reading
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