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OKLAHOMA – Outstanding Biology Teacher Award

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Bob

Every year, the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) program attempts to recognize an outstanding biology educator (grades 7-12) in each of the 50 states; Washington, DC; Canada; Puerto Rico; and overseas territories. Candidates for this award do not have to … Continue reading →

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News from NSTA Express

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Bob

A Special Offer for Teacher Appreciation Week We can’t thank our educators enough during Teacher Appreciation Week. To shower our teachers with well-deserved gratitude, we’re excited to make this special offer—spend $50 on NSTA Press books, as seen in our … Continue reading →

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NABT News

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Bob

You’ve Got Mail: Session Proposal Notifications The review process is over, and NABT is proud to once again feature hundreds of sessions and special workshops at the NABT Professional Development Conference. For four days, biology and life science educators will … Continue reading →

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Field Test Opportunity for Middle Level Teachers from BSCS

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Bob

We are excited to announce a field-test opportunity for teachers of 6th through 8th grade life science! BSCS is developing a curriculum supplement titled Allergies and Scientific Inquiry for middle school students (Ed note:  Could there possibly be a more topical subject … Continue reading →

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Evolution and Climate Change News from NCSE – MAY 3rd

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Bob

REPEAL EFFORTS FAILS AGAIN IN LOUISIANA Louisiana’s Senate Bill 26 was tabled on a 3-2 vote in the Senate Committee on Education on May 1, 2013, which effectively kills the bill in committee, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune (May … Continue reading →

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Evolution and Climate Change Update – April 26

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Bob

From NCSE: A new poll offers a degree of insight on American scientific literacy on issues connected to evolution and climate change. POLLING AMERICAN SCIENTIFIC LITERACY A new poll from the Pew Research Center and Smithsonian magazine offers a degree … Continue reading →

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Save The Date!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Bob

OK, open up  your calendar… Now, turn (or scroll) to November 2, 2013… Pencil in (or type) “OSTA FALL STAFF DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, UCO” There you go.  Now you can plan around that date  and make sure you are able to … Continue reading →

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Coming in September: Science of Climate Change and Variability Workshop

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Bob
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Teaching to the Test

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Bob

By Janet Barresi, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Monday, April 22, 2013 As I meet with teachers from across the state, I hear a common theme. I talk with working groups of teachers here at the state department. I’ve had … Continue reading →

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NSTA Express

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Bob

NSTA Student Competition Teams to Participate in April 22 (TODAY) White House Science Fair Student teams from NSTA’s student competitions—Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision, the U.S. Army’s eCYBERMISSION and the DuPont Science Essay Competition—will join President Obama for the White House Science Fair … Continue reading →

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