Monthly Archives: May 2009

Ag in the Classroom, “Back at the Ranch”

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Bob

Ag in the Classroom is rounding up all Pre-K through 8th grade teachers. You are invited to attend Ag in the Classroom’s “BACK AT THE RANCH” Conference on July 31, 2009 at the  Moore-Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus. From … Continue reading →

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Is it Safe Yet?

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Bob

Friday’s scheduled end to the ’09 Oklahoma Legislative session has been delayed until after Memorial Day, and the education-related dealings are certainly continuing.  After giving a veto to a measure to move Assessment and Accountability out of the OSDE, the … Continue reading →

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May (and April) Janagram

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Bob

Straight from her beautiful third floor office overlooking the State Capitol grounds at the Oklahoma State Department of Education is  your May Janagram from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland. And to keep your collection complete, here is the April Janagram, (which … Continue reading →

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FREE Masters Degree Program at OSU

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Bob

Have you considered getting your masters degree?  Oklahoma State University’s College of Education mathematics and science faculty would like to invite you to join a special cohort for new and current mathematics and science teachers.  You would be completing a master’s degree in … Continue reading →

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PASS it on! Conferences Update

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Bob

The program guides for PASS it on!, the State Superintendent’s Master Teacher Project Regional Conferences are now available on the OSDE website.  Click here to download the guides and to register.

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Pre-AP Science Training this Summer

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Bob

The College Board and the Oklahoma State Department of Education are hosting two 5-day workshops in Norman this summer for middle and high school science teachers.  The workshops are not focused on AP courses but rather the content students need … Continue reading →

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Governor Vetoes SB 834

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Bob

Governor Brad Henry vetoed the so-called “School District Empowerment Act” on Friday, May 8.  In his signing statement he wrote “Senate Bill 834 would essentially turn back the clock on much of that important progress and weaken landmark reforms by … Continue reading →

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Inherit the Wind?

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Bob

(from: Public Education Network Weekly NewsBlast, May 8, 2009) A new study from the University of Minnesota finds that high school biology teachers greatly impact how college biology majors view evolution. The report, published in the May issue of BioScience, surveyed 1,000 … Continue reading →

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Hello BioBlitzers!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Bob

Online registration for BioBlitz! 2009 is open!  And you are invited to register early ‑ if you register  before July 15th, there is a discounted registration fee ‑ only $5!    The registration fee includes the Friday night cookout, one … Continue reading →

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Preparing for National Board Certification? Teaching a new Science prep? Want some new ideas for Teaching Science?

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Bob

  Northeastern State University will be offering two graduate-level courses this summer that you might be interested in.   SCI 5443 Trends and Issues in Science Education: This course is primarily online during the months of June and July. There … Continue reading →

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