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OSDE Student Assessment Documents Update

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Bob

Please see the very important information listed below from the Assessment Office.  Be sure to download the Blueprints for the assessed science grades/content and also download the new performance level descriptors. These documents will be very valuable as you plan … Continue reading →

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Science Safety Summit Changes

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Bob

First, the good news: OSTA and the OSDE are finishing preparations for this year’s Oklahoma Science Safety Summit.  The bad news? A lack of response to the NSU-BA workshop has forced the cancellation of the July 29th workshop.  But the … Continue reading →

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OMN Survey

Posted on June 2, 2009 by Bob

Wow! Another year flew by!  I hope you are starting a relaxing summer vacation.  The Oklahoma Museum Network really appreciates all of the support you have given us in our first full year of programming!  We want it to be … Continue reading →

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May (and April) Janagram

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Bob

Straight from her beautiful third floor office overlooking the State Capitol grounds at the Oklahoma State Department of Education is  your May Janagram from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland. And to keep your collection complete, here is the April Janagram, (which … Continue reading →

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March News from OSDE

Posted on March 13, 2009 by Bob

Here it is!   Hot off the press! This Month’s JanaGram!   (I like Exclamation points!)

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SB 834 Passes Oklahoma Senate

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Bob

The “School District Empowerment Program,” SB834, if passed and signed by the governor, would mandate that a school district which has a school identified for improvement by the State Board of Education would become a charter school district in the … Continue reading →

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Dawkins Talk Attracts Large Audience

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Bob

The Richard Dawkins lecture at the University of Oklahoma on March 6th was billed as a highlight of the Darwin 2009 program at OU and it certainly didn’t disappoint.  The lecture was moved last month from it’s original location to … Continue reading →

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Richard Dawkins visits the University of Oklahoma

Posted on March 6, 2009 by Bob

      Richard Dawkins will talk on “The Purpose of Purpose” at the McCasland Field House, University of Oklahoma, Norman Friday, March 6, 2009 Free and open to the public 7:00 pm start. Please be early. World famous zoologist … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma News from NCSE

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) is a not-for-profit, membership organization providing information and resources for schools, parents and concerned citizens working to keep evolution in public school science education. The Center’s 4000 members are scientists, teachers, clergy, and citizens … Continue reading →

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More February NEWS from OSDE

Posted on February 20, 2009 by Bob

Even though February is a short month, A LOT of stuff is happening in science education.  Catch up on the latest, including information about these legislative actions in a special edition Janagram: House Bill 1706 House Bill 1706 ( proposed … Continue reading →

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