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Susie Stevens Edens Receives the Shell Science Teaching Award from the National Science Teachers Association

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Bob

ARLINGTON, Va. — March 29, 2011 — The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning, has announced the recipients of its 2011 Teacher Awards. NSTA presented … Continue reading →

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New Science PASS Revisions Posted

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Bob

The new science PASS revised document has just been posted to the SDE web site. The link is http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/PASS/default.html and look under the heading Core Curriculum for Science.  Please note that these revisions are not completely approved until Legislature approves … Continue reading →

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VERNIER SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY AWARDS $300,000 IN TECHNOLOGY GRANTS

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Bob

When David and Christine Vernier first launched Vernier Software & Technology 30 years ago, they wanted to have an impact on science education. Decades later, Vernier is the market leader in the development and marketing of hands-on technology, sensors, interfaces, … Continue reading →

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Supt. Barresi Launches 3R Agenda

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Bob

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 15, 2011) — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi on Tuesday officially launched the 3R Agenda, a comprehensive policy platform for transforming Oklahoma’s education system. RETHINK. RESTRUCTURE. REFORM “The 3R Agenda represents a new road map for … Continue reading →

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ANTIEVOLUTION BILL LOSES IN COMMITTEE IN OKLAHOMA

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Bob

(From the National Center for Science Education Evolution Weekly Update, 2.25.11) House Bill 1551, which would, if enacted, encourage teachers to present the “scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses” of “controversial” topics such as evolution, was rejected by the House Common Education Committee on … Continue reading →

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NSTA Legislative Update: President Obama Unveils His 2012 Budget Proposal

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Bob

President Obama visited the eighth grade science class at Parkville Middle School and Center for Technology in Baltimore last week before unveiling his fiscal year 2012 budget proposal. Listed below are highlights for key STEM education programs at the Department … Continue reading →

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SB 554 BY JOSH BRECHEEN- ANALYSIS OF WHY THIS IS A BAD BILL

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Bob

(Ed. note: This analysis is reprinted from the Oklahomans For Excellence in Science Education listserve.  The OESE website is linked  in the menu to the left.  On the website you can subscribe to their listserv as well as join this … Continue reading →

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HB 1551, authored by Repesentative Sally Kern goes before the House Common Education Committee next Tuesday (22 Feb)

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Bob

(this entry is based in part on information from NCSE) Representative Kern’s latest bill, the “Scientific Education and Academic Freedom Act,” is an antievolution bill in the mold of the law passed in Louisiana in 2008. Under the guise of “academic freedom,” this bill … Continue reading →

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THE EVOLUTION OF TEACHING EVOLUTION

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob

(From NCSE’s Evolution Education Update, February 11, 2011) Writing in The Hechinger Report (February 7, 2011), Jennifer Oldham addresses “The evolution of teaching evolution,” explaining that, even in the face of persistent challenges and obstacles, “scientists and teachers are pushing … Continue reading →

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National Darwin Day Resolution Introduced in Congress

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Bob

WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 9, 2011)- U.S. Rep. Pete Stark (D-CA) announced today the introduction of H. Res. 81, calling for the designation of Feb. 12, 2011, as Darwin Day in order to recognize the work of Charles Darwin and the … Continue reading →

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