Category Archives: News

New NAEP Report (from Education Week)

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Bob

Published Online: June 19, 2012 NAEP Reveals Shallow Grasp of Science By Nora Fleming Elementary, middle, and high school students failed to demonstrate a deep understanding of science concepts when they performed activity-based science tasks and investigations, concludes a study … Continue reading →

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News from the American Institute of Biological Sciences

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Bob

        Call for Applications: Vision & Change Leadership Fellows The Partnership for Undergraduate Life Science Education (PULSE) is a new joint effort by NSF, NIH/NIGMS and HHMI. PULSE is currently seeking individuals with leadership experience from a … Continue reading →

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2011 Presidential Awardees Named

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Bob

On June 11, 2012, the White House announced the winners of the 2011 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. From June 27 to June 29, awardees will be honored at recognition events, participate in professional development sessions, … Continue reading →

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ACTIONS NEEDED

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Bob

Dear NSTA Board, Council, AoA, Past Presidents and State Chapters: In a surprise move yesterday, the Senate Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee marked up their appropriations bill for FY2013 programs and significantly cut the Dep. of Education’s Math and … Continue reading →

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BSCS / NABT AP Biology Leadership Academy – Applications Due Soon!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Bob

We are currently accepting applications for the first NABT/BSCS AP Biology Leadership Academy. The first Academy is limited to 50 participants. Applications are due by 25 May 2012. The supervisor signature form must be received for an application to be considered. Participating in the academy requires a … Continue reading →

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NSTA’s Science Matters

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Bob

First Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Released—Comment Period Open Until June 1 The first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released on May 11 and will be online for public comment until June 1. Access … Continue reading →

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First Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Released Today.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Bob

Comment Period Open Until June 1The first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released today and will be online for public comment until June 1.In a process managed by Achieve, 26 states led the development of the Next … Continue reading →

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Repeal Effort Fails In Louisiana

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Bob

(From NCSE’s Weekly Evolution and Climate Change Update, April 27) Louisiana’s Senate Bill 374 was rejected on a 2-1 vote in the Senate Committee on Education on April 19, 2012, according to the Alexandria Town Talk (April 19, 2012). Three … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Public Draft of the Next Generation Science Standards

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Bob

In a process managed by Achieve, Inc., a nonprofit education reform organization, 26 states are currently leading the development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The standards will undergo multiple reviews, including two public drafts. The first public draft … Continue reading →

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OESE presents: Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes Workshop

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Bob

Teacher Workshop Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes   Who: High school science teachers and students in science education When: Friday Oct. 5 (6:00 PM) through Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 (3:00 PM) Where: The University of Oklahoma Biological Station … Continue reading →

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