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Statement from NABT

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Bob

Since 1938, the National Association of Biology Teachers has been the recognized leader in life science education and it represents the interests of life science teachers across the pre-K – 20+ spectrum. In fact, the oft quoted statement from the … Continue reading →

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Statement from NSTA

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Bob

Ed. Note: NSTA has developed a number of position statements concerning topics of importance to science educators and policy makers.  Printed here is the current NSTA statement on the teaching of Evolution.  Go to http://www.nsta.org/about/positions.aspx to see the full compliment … Continue reading →

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Another Statement from the Local Folks

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Bob

Oklahoma Academy of Science (2007) * STATEMENT ON SCIENCE, RELIGION, AND TEACHING EVOLUTION Science and religion can coexist harmoniously if people understand the strengths and limitations of each field. Albert Einstein said, “Science without religion is blind and religion without … Continue reading →

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Antievolution legislation in New Mexico

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Bob

(From NCSE’s weekly Evoluton education update) Ed. note:  Compare the wording in this bill with the wording in SB 554 posted earlier. The analysis of the New Mexico bill is also worth reading. The similarities in the NM and OK … Continue reading →

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You May Need This…

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Bob

With the introduction of SB 554 and other bills that appear to be aimed squarely at public education in general and science education in particular, you may want to refer to the policy statements of professional organizations such as this … Continue reading →

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Too Many Teachers Ignore Evolution

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Bob

(From NCSE – Evolution Update, January 28, 2011) Despite the latest victories over creationism, “considerable research suggests that supporters of evolution, scientific methods, and reason itself are losing battles in America’s classrooms,” according to Michael B. Berkman and Eric Plutzer. … Continue reading →

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NAEP 2009 Released

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Bob

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released it’s 2009 results.  The Oklahoma results are interesting to say the least. The 4th and 8th grade scores (those that were reported today) show Oklahoma to be in the more or less … Continue reading →

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Return of a Bad Idea

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Bob

Back in 2008 we wrote in this space about HB 1001, “The Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act” as it was filed by Representative Sally Kern (R- Oklahoma City).  That bill was itself a reintroduced edition of HB 2211, which had failed the … Continue reading →

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Legislation pre-filed

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Bob

January 20th was the deadline for pre-filing bills in preparation for the new session of the Oklahoma Legislature which begins February 7th.  Needless to say, some of the bills are already attracting attention.  There are MANY bills focused on education … Continue reading →

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New Term Starts for OSTA Board of Directors

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Bob

Wow. The start of a new year and the start of a new term for the OSTA Board began today with the first meeting of the NEW OSTA Board.  This is an outstanding group of teacher-leaders.  The group represents all … Continue reading →

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