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OSTA Board Meeting Location Change

Posted on December 9, 2008 by Bob

The Board of Directors of the Oklahoma Science Teachers Association will meet Saturday, December 13th in the Curriculum Center adjacent to the Administration Building at Norman Public Schools.  The address is 131 S. Flood. View Larger Map  The meeting begins at 9 AM … Continue reading →

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Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act Pre-filed

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Bob

Representative Sally Kern (R-OKC) has pre-filed HB 1001, “The Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act”. The bill is essentially identical to the bill she filed last year (HB 2211) that failed in it’s assigned Senate committee, but made it out of the legislature as … Continue reading →

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Recent OSDE Accountability and Assessment Updates

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Bob

The following documents have been updated on the Accountability and Assessment home page.  End‑of‑Instruction Online Practice Tests ‑ scroll down the left hand side of the page to locate directions (or download them here). (Please note:  The ePAT launcher needed to run … Continue reading →

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More About Darwin at OU

Posted on November 11, 2008 by Bob

Details continue to emerge about the events taking place at the University of Oklahoma in connection with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species.  Visit … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma’s OBTA

Posted on October 30, 2008 by Bob

Kay Gamble, Ada High School Biology teacher, is the recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) for Oklahoma. The OBTA is given each year by the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) to a life science teacher in … Continue reading →

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OESE Evolution Conference

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Bob

  Participants and instructors gather for a group photo Thanks to another generous grant from the Delta Foundation, Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OESE), held their 3rd annual Evolution professional development workshop for Oklahoma high school science teachers.  ”Teaching Evolution in … Continue reading →

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OSTA Fall Conference

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Bob

The OSTA Fall Conference, Science Inside and Out, was held this last week-end (October 25th) and NSU- Broken Arrow. If you haven’t been on the campus, it is new, state of the art, and a great facility for holding a … Continue reading →

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OSTA Board Office Election

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Bob

Each fall, OSTA members attending the fall conference confirm through their vote a slate of candidates to serve on the OSTA Board of Directors. The terms for most offices are two years, but those elected Vice President continue service as … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Teacher Scholarships for Professional Development

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Bob

Applications are available now for 2009 professional development scholarship and must be submitted on or before Nov. 14, 2008.  Teacher Scholarships for Professional Development are designed to enhance educational opportunities for students by allowing teachers to attend top‑quality regional, national and international workshops … Continue reading →

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Apply Now For The 2008-09 Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship Program

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Bob

Attention K-12 teachers: Are you an experienced educator who is ready to make a difference on a national scale? If so, consider applying for an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowship and prepare for a year of unique opportunities. As an … Continue reading →

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