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A CAST of Thousands from our Friends South of the Red.

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Bob

Get inside the best science education that Texas has to offer at the Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching (CAST) 2010 when we bring science to the city in Houston, Texas November 11-13.  Whether you’re a science teacher, an administrator, … Continue reading →

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September JanaGram

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Bob

Get the latest news from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland!  Included in this month’s issue is important information about a free webinar about keeping your chemical storage clean and safe and details about a program from the Target Corporation to … Continue reading →

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Three ways to Pre-Register

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Bob

Options abound when it comes to pre-registering for the OSTA Fall Conference on November 6th.  First, you can register on-line with your credit card using OSTA’s secure registration site.  Second, you can use the same registration site to complete your … Continue reading →

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SWASTE Conference at OSU

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Bob

The South West Association for Science Teacher Education (SWASTE) is holding a regional meeting on October 15-16 on the campus of Oklahoma State University.  Anyone interested in the improvement of science teacher education programs is encouraged to register and attend … Continue reading →

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OSTA Board of Directors Meeting

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Bob

The next meeting of the OSTA Board of Directors will be Saturday, September 11th at 9 AM in Howell Hall on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma. Board members are urged to RSVP Pam Christol.

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What Research Says to the Science Teacher

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Bob

Dear NSTA Leaders and Members: As you may have heard, NSTA is bringing back the series “What Research Says to the Science Teacher.” The original series, published in the 1980s, was popular among science teachers because it synthesized research and … Continue reading →

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Outstanding Teacher Named

Posted on September 4, 2010 by Bob

Tamara Lookabaugh, Moore High School Biology teacher, is the recipient of the 2010 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) for Oklahoma. The OBTA is given each year by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) to a life science teacher in … Continue reading →

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Teacher’s Sneak Peak 2010!

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Bob

Calling all teachers and principals!!! You’re invited to get a Sneak Peek in Oklahoma City’s Adventure District. For one night only, visit four Adventure District locations to learn about educational programs, speak with representatives about educational resources, receive refreshments and … Continue reading →

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TEACHER EVOLUTION WORKSHOP – LAST CALL!

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Bob

Slots are still available!  Registration deadline extended to Sept. 3.  The workshop has been highly rated by past participants.  All costs are covered – the only cost to participants is the $25 registration fee and all will receive a check (for approx. $35) … Continue reading →

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Practice What You Teach At The NABT Conference

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Bob

Do you want to try out new classroom materials before you introduce them to your students? Are you willing to get your hands dirty attempting a new teaching technique? The 2010 NABT Professional Development Conference is just the place to “test … Continue reading →

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