Author Archives: Bob

DIG, DISCOVER AND LEARN!

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Bob

We welcome your application to participate in a professional development program that is focused on the Teacher-Friendly Guide to the South Central Region and Virtual Fieldwork Experiences. Spend time in the field and learn ways to incorporate inquiry in your classroom! … Continue reading →

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OSTA Board Meeting-June 6th

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Bob

A reminder to all folks currently serving on the OSTA Board of Directors: We will be meeting this Saturday, June 6th at 9:00 A.M.. This meeting will be held at the Norman Curriculum Office, 131 S. Flood in Norman. If … Continue reading →

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OMN Survey

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Bob

Wow! Another year flew by!  I hope you are starting a relaxing summer vacation.  The Oklahoma Museum Network really appreciates all of the support you have given us in our first full year of programming!  We want it to be … Continue reading →

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Ag in the Classroom, “Back at the Ranch”

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Bob

Ag in the Classroom is rounding up all Pre-K through 8th grade teachers. You are invited to attend Ag in the Classroom’s “BACK AT THE RANCH” Conference on July 31, 2009 at the  Moore-Norman Technology Center, S. Penn Campus. From … Continue reading →

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Is it Safe Yet?

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Bob

Friday’s scheduled end to the ’09 Oklahoma Legislative session has been delayed until after Memorial Day, and the education-related dealings are certainly continuing.  After giving a veto to a measure to move Assessment and Accountability out of the OSDE, the … Continue reading →

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May (and April) Janagram

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Bob

Straight from her beautiful third floor office overlooking the State Capitol grounds at the Oklahoma State Department of Education is  your May Janagram from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland. And to keep your collection complete, here is the April Janagram, (which … Continue reading →

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FREE Masters Degree Program at OSU

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Bob

Have you considered getting your masters degree?  Oklahoma State University’s College of Education mathematics and science faculty would like to invite you to join a special cohort for new and current mathematics and science teachers.  You would be completing a master’s degree in … Continue reading →

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PASS it on! Conferences Update

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Bob

The program guides for PASS it on!, the State Superintendent’s Master Teacher Project Regional Conferences are now available on the OSDE website.  Click here to download the guides and to register.

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Pre-AP Science Training this Summer

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Bob

The College Board and the Oklahoma State Department of Education are hosting two 5-day workshops in Norman this summer for middle and high school science teachers.  The workshops are not focused on AP courses but rather the content students need … Continue reading →

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Governor Vetoes SB 834

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Bob

Governor Brad Henry vetoed the so-called “School District Empowerment Act” on Friday, May 8.  In his signing statement he wrote “Senate Bill 834 would essentially turn back the clock on much of that important progress and weaken landmark reforms by … Continue reading →

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