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Evolution and Climate Change Update from NCSE

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Bob

From NCSE’s Weekly Evolution and Climate Change Update: DUANE GISH DIES The young-earth creationist Duane T. Gish died on March 5, 2013, at the age of 92, according to Answers in Genesis’s obituary. Born on February 17, 1921, in White … Continue reading →

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News from NABT

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Bob

NABT Launches The ecosystem
 ec·o·sys·tem noun: the complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit.

NABT ecosystem noun: a complex community of biology teachers interacting through a digital interface.

NABT is proud to release the NABT … Continue reading →

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NABT Speaks Against SB 758

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Bob

  The 2013 session of the Oklahoma Legislature is garnering a great deal of negative attention from media outlets as well as a great many scientific and education professional societies.  Prior postings in this space, as well as the OSTA … Continue reading →

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A Letter from OESE

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Bob

Dear OSTA, Let me begin by first thanking you for your support.  There have been no calls in support (of proposed anti-science bills) only opposition – quite a bit, I believe.  Thank you again.  Now, we need to focus on … Continue reading →

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NGSS Position Statement Approved by OSTA Board

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Bob

The latest review of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) coincides the beginning of a series of meetings to write the latest version of the C3 State Standards for Science. The NGSS represents a significant effort on the part of … Continue reading →

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NCSE’s Weekly Evolution and Climate Change Update

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Bob

Good news from Montana and Colorado. The New York Times discusses the proposed Congressional resolution about Darwin Day while the Guardian discusses the current spate of antievolution legislation. And a reminder about Darwin Day. MONTANA’S ANTIEVOLUTION BILL TABLED Montana’s House … Continue reading →

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Evolution and climate education update: January 25, 2013

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Bob

From the National Center for Science Education… A busy week! A bill requiring equal time for “intelligent design” is filed in Missouri. A Darwin Day resolution is introduced in the United States Congress. A documentary about the Texas state board … Continue reading →

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Our Online Social Community Is Here!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Bob

Your member profile is now a gateway to connect and engage with other members of our OSTA Memberclicks community. Some of the new features of our Members-only website include:  Similar to Facebook™ friends or LinkedIn™ connections, you can now form … Continue reading →

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Science Matters 1/16/2013

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Bob

Socioeconomic Inequality Skews U.S. Student Test Scores According to New Global Achievement Study Rankings that show U.S. students lagging behind their international peers in academic achievement are misleading because they inadequately account for social inequality, according to a new report … Continue reading →

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Next Generation Science Standards Draft Released

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Bob

Important Message Regarding the Second Draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (released today, January 8, 2013) Dear NSTA Chapter and Associated Group Leaders: At 3 p.m. Eastern today, January 8, Achieve released the second (and final) public draft of … Continue reading →

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