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News from NSTA Express

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Bob

NSTA Legislative Update: Bipartisan No Child Left Behind Legislation Introduced in House and Senate Education leaders in both the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and the Democratic-led Senate have introduced bipartisan bills that would rewrite the 10-year-old federal education law. And … Continue reading →

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NCSE Weekly Update

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Bob

From the National Center for Science Education weekly update, June 14, 2013 KANSAS ADOPTS NGSS The Kansas state board of education voted 8-2 to accept the Next Generation Science Standards on June 11, 2013, despite protests over their treatment of … Continue reading →

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BioBlitz! 2013

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Bob

BioBlitz! Oklahoma 2013
 October 11th– 13th
Camp Simpson, Johnston County IMPORTANT Information – Please read carefully the following information before registering: Cost is $8 for students, $15 for non-students. Registration includes: 2 nights tent camping in designated area at Camp Simpson … Continue reading →

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Evolution and climate education update: May 31, 2013

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Bob

From the National Center for Science Education BACK TO 1981 IN LOUISIANA At its May 29, 2013, meeting, the Louisiana House Committee on Education declined to endorse the attempt to repeal Louisiana’s Balanced Treatment for Creation-Science and Evolution-Science Act.  Enacted … Continue reading →

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NSTA Express

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Bob

Rhode Island is First State to Adopt the Next Generation Science Standards Rhode Island has become the first state to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) after a unanimous vote on May 23 by the members of the state’s Board … Continue reading →

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OKLAHOMA EVOLUTION/CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Bob

From OKLAHOMA EVOLUTION/CLIMATE CHANGE NEWS May 2013 OKLAHOMA CREATIONIST ANTI-SCIENCE BILLS DIE AGAIN! [As reported earlier on this list serve Oklahoma bills promoting anti-evolution, anti-science courses in public schools, either died in committee or were not heard on the House floor … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Oklahoma Journal of School Science

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Bob

Oklahoma Journal of School Science (OJSS)  Call for Papers  The Oklahoma Science Teachers Association (OSTA) is requesting PK-20 science teachers and science teacher educators to submit manuscripts for publication in the inaugural Oklahoma Journal of School Science (OJSS). We are … Continue reading →

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Evolution and Climate Change Update from NCSE

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Bob

ANTIEVOLUTION BILLS DIE IN MISSOURI Two antievolution bills died in committee in the Missouri House of Representatives on May 17, 2013, when the legislature adjourned. House Bill 179 would have, if enacted, called on state and local education administrators 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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