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What’s Your Science Safety I.Q.?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by Bob

Did you know that Oklahoma is not an OSHA state, but follows OSHA regulations as the standard for safety compliance? Did you know your school district must document a yearly update of it’s Chemical Hygiene Plan to include your school’s … Continue reading →

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Public Briefing to Release Framework for K-12 Science Education Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Bob

The National Research Council is pleased to announce the release of a report that presents a new framework for K-12 science education, identifying the key concepts and practices that all students should learn. The framework offers a new vision for … Continue reading →

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Two Science Teachers Among Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Finalists

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Bob

 State Superintendent Janet Barresi announced Oklahoma’s Teacher of the Year finalists at a special presentation last week at the annual conference for Oklahoma’s school administrators at the Cox Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City. “It is a pleasure to congratulate … Continue reading →

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STEM Teachers Thrive in Professional Learning Communities

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Bob

From NSTA Express… With the support of the National Science Foundation and in collaboration with WestEd, the National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future (NCTAF) has released “STEM Teachers in Professional Learning Communities: From Good Teachers to Great Teaching.” NCTAF … Continue reading →

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Last Time to See Shuttle

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Bob

One of my favorite memories occurred on a very cool evening in the backcountry of Philmont Scout Ranch, June 15th, 2002.  (For the non-scouts in the audience, Philmont is a 137,000 acre ranch and wilderness area in northeastern New Mexico … Continue reading →

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“CREATIONISM CRUSADE” IN CHURCH AND STATE

Posted on July 8, 2011 by Bob

From NCSE’s Evolution Education Update – July 8, 2011 Rob Boston’s “Creationism Crusade,” published in the July/August 2011 issue of Church & State, reviews the latest battles, in state legislatures and elsewhere, over the teaching of evolution. The antievolution bills … Continue reading →

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Safety Summit Deadline Nears

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Bob

OSTA Safety Summit – A workshop for Science Teachers and School Administrators REGISTRATION OPEN NOW (Registration closes July 22, 2011) Conference Registration – includes complementary OSTA membership (for new members), continental breakfast, Safety Tool Kit media and lunch – $15.00 Summit … Continue reading →

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POLLING GLOBAL EVANGELICAL LEADERS ON EVOLUTION

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Bob

A survey of the opinions of evangelical Protestant leaders across the world, conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, included a question on evolution—and found that the leaders were divided. According to the executive summary of the … Continue reading →

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IT’S A MILLION OR BUST AT THE OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Bob

There’s a milestone in the making–it’s a million visitors or bust for the Oklahoma City Zoo. The Zoo is within thousands of reaching a million visitors for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, a first in our history. Now through June 30, … Continue reading →

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Make Your Nomination Now!

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Bob

Here’s your chance to make a difference – nominate yourself or someone you know for an position on the OSTA Board. The following Board positions are accepting nominations: Vice-president/President-elect, treasurer, elementary director, high school  director, Region 1/NE , Region 3/SW, Region 5/Tulsa Public Schools. You can complete … Continue reading →

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