Monthly Archives: October 2013

OSTA Board Officer Slate Announced

The OSTA Nominating Committee has reviewed nominations and applications and has proposed the following slate of Board of Director candidates for election.  The election itself will take place over the course of the week of November 4-8 and will be … Continue reading

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Final Countdown to the OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference

The 2013 OSTA Fall Conference is the largest and best science professional development opportunity in the state. Saturday, November 2nd in Howell Hall at the University of Central Oklahoma. Make sure your membership is up-to-date so you can register and take full advantage … Continue reading

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Project Dragonfly

OXFORD, Ohio (Oct. 29, 2013) – Applications are now being accepted for 2014 field courses and the Global Field Program master’s, which offer groundbreaking courses in 13 countries throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas. New for 2014 is a … Continue reading

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Opportunities from NSTA – 10/29

NGSS Resources Available from ETS The K–12 Center at ETS recently collaborated with a dozen other organizations for an Invitational Research Symposium on Science Assessment, which brought together many of the individuals at the forefront of K–12 science education and … Continue reading

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An OSTA Member’s Perspective: Living and Teaching in China (part 2 of 2)

Continuing with interview with Jeff Brown, an Oklahoma teacher living and working in Beijing, China.  In part 2, Jeff answers questions about his school and the Chinese education system as well the struggles Chinese educators deal with in the day-to-day … Continue reading

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An OSTA Member’s Perspective: Living and Teaching in China (part 1 of 2)

In the grand scheme of things, OSTA is a small professional organization with a focus set firmly in the heartland of America.  But there are exceptions.  Our membership roles include teachers who currently live outside the state and outside of … Continue reading

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Sam Rhine Genetics Update Conference November 16th

  Sam returns to Oklahoma City on Thursday, November 16th at Putnam City High School, 5300 NW 50th, Oklahoma City.  (map)   Sam Rhine has crossed the country for 30+ years presenting the latest genetic information for high school students and their teachers.  He … Continue reading

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OSTA Member Elected to NABT Position

Putnam City North biology teacher Bethany Lorenz has been elected to a three year term as Region VII Coordinator for the National Association of Biology Teachers.  Region VII comprises the 5 state region of Oklahoma Arkansas, Texas, New Mexico, and … Continue reading

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NCSE Evolution and Climate Change Update: October 18

PUBLISHERS HOLD THE LINE IN TEXAS “Materials submitted to the Texas Education Agency and examined by the Texas Freedom Network and university scientists show that publishers are resisting pressure to undermine instruction on evolution in their proposed new high school … Continue reading

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CASMEO to Award Outstanding OSTA Teachers

The Coalition for the Advancement of Science and Mathematics Education in Oklahoma (CASMEO) is honored to sponsor and support OSTA’s Prestigious Jack Renner Distinquished Service to Oklahoma Science Education Award. On behalf of CASMEO a $100 cash award will be … Continue reading

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