Monthly Archives: June 2013

Important News Concerning the Biology I EOI

Posted on June 30, 2013 by Bob

A small, but very important article in the June 27th State Board of Education Meeting Highlights will have a profound effect on Biology EOI passing rates for this year. New Cut Scores Set for Biology I Assessments The board also adopted … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Green Schools Training

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Bob

Time to get ready for the Oklahoma Green Schools Program. We will offer three summer training opportunities showcasing new and improved sessions for anyone interested in learning more about the this program! You are welcome to register for one (or more) of … Continue reading →

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Science Matters, June 2013

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Bob

“Hidden” STEM Jobs Require Different Levels of Training A new report released earlier this month by the Brookings Institution shows policymakers could be overlooking an important segment of the STEM workforce as they appropriate funds for higher education. According to … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram- June 25th, 2013

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Bob

This week: (1) Science Standards Revision Update (2) Science Instructional Material Adoption Update (3) Vision 2020 (4) Science Department Chair PLN (5) Resources Greetings Science Educators! I hope your summer is going well. I wanted to share a few updates … Continue reading →

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News from NSTA Express

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Bob

NSTA Legislative Update: Bipartisan No Child Left Behind Legislation Introduced in House and Senate Education leaders in both the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and the Democratic-led Senate have introduced bipartisan bills that would rewrite the 10-year-old federal education law. And … Continue reading →

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NCSE Weekly Update

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Bob

From the National Center for Science Education weekly update, June 14, 2013 KANSAS ADOPTS NGSS The Kansas state board of education voted 8-2 to accept the Next Generation Science Standards on June 11, 2013, despite protests over their treatment of … Continue reading →

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NSTA Summer Resources

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Bob

Free Videos Bring Real-World STEM to the Classroom A new free online resource called Spark 101 features interactive videos made by industry professionals on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) topics. Teachers can use these brief (about 10 minutes long) … Continue reading →

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BioBlitz! 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Bob

BioBlitz! Oklahoma 2013
 October 11th– 13th
Camp Simpson, Johnston County IMPORTANT Information – Please read carefully the following information before registering: Cost is $8 for students, $15 for non-students. Registration includes: 2 nights tent camping in designated area at Camp Simpson … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 5, 2013 by Bob

   Power of Teaching Symposium Presented by The Oklahoma Writing Project June 21, 2013 Moore Norman Technology Center 4701 12th Avenue NW Norman, Oklahoma 73069 8:30-Noon   8:30-9:00 Registration/Refreshments 9:00-9:15 Welcome 9:15-10:15 Panel Discussion featuring: Benjamin L. Bates–Professor, Langston University, … Continue reading →

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