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

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Bob

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

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Bob

  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

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Bob

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

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Bob

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

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Bob

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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OSTA Board Member Dies in Traffic Accident

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Bob

The Oklahoma Science Teachers Association family is shocked and dismayed at the sudden loss of Jessica Hornberger, Middle School Division Director on the OSTA Board. Jessica was a relatively recent addition to the Board, but had already proven herself to be … Continue reading →

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Science Cafe Facilitates Evolutionary Discussion

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Bob

from The Daily O’Collegian… by MICAH PARNELL Staff Reporter | Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 12:13 am In Oklahoma public schools the word “evolution” never appears in any kindergarten through 12th grade textbooks, said Stephen Clarke, moderator for Edmon Low … Continue reading →

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OSSM Sophomore Preview Day

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Bob

You know that quality education is vital to your student’s future.  We hope you and your child will make plans now to attend the OSSM Sophomore Preview Day on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Learn how the Oklahoma School of Science … Continue reading →

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From NSTA Express

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Bob

Washington State Adopts NGSS Congratulations to Washington State, which last week joined Delaware, California, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Vermont and became the eighth state to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Governor Jay Inslee and state superintendent … Continue reading →

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NCSE Evolution and Climate Change Update, 10/4/2013

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Bob

NCSE’S LATEST IN EVOLUTION: EDUCATION AND OUTREACH “Kentucky’s A-minus defense of evolution,” by NCSE’s Glenn Branch, was just published in Evolution: Education and Outreach. The abstract of his article: “A recent report from the Kentucky Department of Education summarizes and … Continue reading →

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