Monthly Archives: October 2013

OSTA Board Member Dies in Traffic Accident

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Bob

The Oklahoma Science Teachers Association family is shocked and dismayed at the sudden loss of Jessica Hornberger, Middle School Division Director on the OSTA Board. Jessica was a relatively recent addition to the Board, but had already proven herself to be … Continue reading →

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Science Cafe Facilitates Evolutionary Discussion

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Bob

from The Daily O’Collegian… by MICAH PARNELL Staff Reporter | Posted: Wednesday, October 9, 2013 12:13 am In Oklahoma public schools the word “evolution” never appears in any kindergarten through 12th grade textbooks, said Stephen Clarke, moderator for Edmon Low … Continue reading →

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OSSM Sophomore Preview Day

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Bob

You know that quality education is vital to your student’s future.  We hope you and your child will make plans now to attend the OSSM Sophomore Preview Day on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Learn how the Oklahoma School of Science … Continue reading →

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From NSTA Express

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Bob

Washington State Adopts NGSS Congratulations to Washington State, which last week joined Delaware, California, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Rhode Island, and Vermont and became the eighth state to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Governor Jay Inslee and state superintendent … Continue reading →

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NCSE Evolution and Climate Change Update, 10/4/2013

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Bob

NCSE’S LATEST IN EVOLUTION: EDUCATION AND OUTREACH “Kentucky’s A-minus defense of evolution,” by NCSE’s Glenn Branch, was just published in Evolution: Education and Outreach. The abstract of his article: “A recent report from the Kentucky Department of Education summarizes and … Continue reading →

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U.S. National Model STEM Education Program Opportunity

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Bob

   Announcing the Student Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP) Eighth Flight Opportunity – SSEP Mission 6 to the International Space Station for the 2014 Academic Year Opportunity for a School District, Even an Individual Large School, to Engage a Few Hundred Grade 5-12 … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram, October 3, 2013

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Bob

Greetings Science Educators! (1)   Science Assessment Update: I have received numerous calls regarding the science assessments taken in the spring of 2012 that were aligned for the first time to the PASS 2011 science standards. I know several of you are … Continue reading →

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Pre-Conference Registration Ends Soon for the OSTA Conference

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Bob

The 2013 OSTA Fall Conference is the largest and best science professional development opportunity in the state. Saturday, November 2nd in Howell Hall at the University of Central Oklahoma. Make sure your membership is up-to-date so you can register and take full advantage … Continue reading →

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