Monthly Archives: March 2012

Science Textbook Adoption Moved Back (Again)

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Bob

Just before spring break the Oklahoma State Department of Education announced plans to restructure the textbook adoption cycle.  Science textbook adoption will be switched with Social Studies and as a result will be delayed yet another year beyond what has … Continue reading →

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National Environmental Education Week 2012

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Bob

Greening STEM: The Environment as Insptiration for 21st Century Learning Increasing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) knowledge and expanding STEM education and career opportunities for students is a national priority. Student achievement in STEM is key to fostering a … Continue reading →

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AP Summer Institute at OU

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bob

The Advanced Placement* (AP*) Summer Institute for teachers is offered by Academic Programs-CITD within University of Oklahoma Outreach College of Continuing Education, in collaboration with The College Board. New and experienced AP and Pre AP* teachers will gather on the … Continue reading →

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Summer AP Institute at the University of Tulsa

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bob

July 9-12, July 16-19 and July 23-26, 2012 ** REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ALL CLASSES ** 
Click here to download 2012 Conference Registration Form 
Mail form with required $50 registration fee The University of Tulsa, The College Board, and the Oklahoma State Department … Continue reading →

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2012 Oklahoma Regents Summer Academies in Math, Science and Technology

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Bob

This summer, invite your students to spend time at an Oklahoma college or university and discover the fascinating worlds of aeronautics, engineering, environmental conservation, forensic science and much more! Summer Academies are FREE! Be sure to request applications from the contact person … Continue reading →

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News from OESE

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Bob

Anti-evolution bills in Oklahoma Legislature 2012 HB1551 passes the House This is a caryover bill from last year. Arguments against the bill are the same as those for SB1742, below. See thishandout from last year for more information. HB1551, “Scientific Education … Continue reading →

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From This Weeks NCSE’s Evolution and Climate Change Update

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Bob

ONE DOWN, ONE TO GO IN OKLAHOMA Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 1742 — one of two bills attacking the teaching of evolution and of climate change active in the Oklahoma legislature during 2012 — is dead, having died in committee on … Continue reading →

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Science Textbook Adoption Delayed (Again)

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Bob

(From a Letter to Superintendents from Paige Pierce-Phillips, Director, Instructional Materials, Oklahoma State Department of Education) March 13, 2012 Dear Superintendent, On behalf of the Oklahoma State Textbook Committee I want to inform you of changes being made to the textbook subject … Continue reading →

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Evolution Legislation Update for Alabama, Louisiana and Oklahoma

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Bob

        (From the AIBS Public Policy Report, Volume 13, Issue 6, March 12, 2012) Anti-Evolution Legislation in Alabama, Oklahoma Legislation that would allow the teaching of creationism in schools is moving forward in the Alabama and Oklahoma state … Continue reading →

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Presidential Awards Deadlines Approach

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Bob

Only two weeks left before nominations close for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program. Anyone–principals, teachers, parents, students, or members of the general public–may nominate a K-6 teacher by completing the nomination form available … Continue reading →

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