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BSCS / NABT AP Biology Leadership Academy – Applications Due Soon!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Bob

We are currently accepting applications for the first NABT/BSCS AP Biology Leadership Academy. The first Academy is limited to 50 participants. Applications are due by 25 May 2012. The supervisor signature form must be received for an application to be considered. Participating in the academy requires a … Continue reading →

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NSTA’s Science Matters

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Bob

First Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Released—Comment Period Open Until June 1 The first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released on May 11 and will be online for public comment until June 1. Access … Continue reading →

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Vision 2020

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Bob

  The Oklahoma State Department of Education is excited to share with you news about it’s upcoming VISION 2020 conference.  VISION 2020 is right around the corner and online registration, hotel accommodations, and conference information are now available to you. … Continue reading →

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First Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Released Today.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Bob

Comment Period Open Until June 1The first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released today and will be online for public comment until June 1.In a process managed by Achieve, 26 states led the development of the Next … Continue reading →

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Cutting to the Core…

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Bob

The Oklahoma Writing Project hosts: Common Core Conference   Come Learn How Common Core Will Impact You and Your Classroom  For Grades K-12th Presentations will include practical, developmentally appropriate ideas to build writing skills and literacy while transitioning to Common Core Standards. … Continue reading →

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Repeal Effort Fails In Louisiana

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Bob

(From NCSE’s Weekly Evolution and Climate Change Update, April 27) Louisiana’s Senate Bill 374 was rejected on a 2-1 vote in the Senate Committee on Education on April 19, 2012, according to the Alexandria Town Talk (April 19, 2012). Three … Continue reading →

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HHMI Announces New AP Biology Teacher Guide To BioInteractive Resources

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Bob

In this detailed guide, written by Ann Brokaw of Rocky River High School in Ohio, all the resources on the HHMI Holiday Lectures DVDs and BioInteractive website that fit the new AP Biology Curriculum Framework are correlated to specific Big … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Public Draft of the Next Generation Science Standards

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Bob

In a process managed by Achieve, Inc., a nonprofit education reform organization, 26 states are currently leading the development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The standards will undergo multiple reviews, including two public drafts. The first public draft … Continue reading →

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Posted on April 19, 2012 by Bob

High School Science Teachers The University of Central Oklahoma College of Mathematics & Science has a National Science Foundation grant, STEP@UCO, which includes a summer research program for high school science teachers. Teachers have the opportunity to participate in research … Continue reading →

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OESE presents: Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes Workshop

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Bob

Teacher Workshop Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes   Who: High school science teachers and students in science education When: Friday Oct. 5 (6:00 PM) through Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 (3:00 PM) Where: The University of Oklahoma Biological Station … Continue reading →

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