Tag Archives: CCSS

Remember…

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Bob

Every Education Decision is a Political Decision.

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Action Alert: make Your Voice Heard on HB 3399

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bob

As we have all been following the recent and not-a-moment-too-soon completed 2014 session of the Oklahoma Legislature, the term “Action Alert” has been the short hand for a notice to let Oklahoma science teachers know when their interests and clients are at risk … Continue reading →

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Education Week Article Brings to Light A Constitutional Issue in HB 3399

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Bob

Today, Education Week, the national newspaper of education news, published the article excerpted below, that describes communication to Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallon outlining a potential serious conflict with the Oklahoma Constitution to be found in HB 3399, which currently sits on her desk … Continue reading →

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OWP Write to Learn Workshop

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Bob

    Oklahoma Writing Project Write to Learn Back-to-School Conference As schools prepare for Common Core Assessments, come learn about writing activities to integrate into your current curriculum and school day.  All sessions will provide packets of resources, current research and … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 5, 2013 by Bob

   Power of Teaching Symposium Presented by The Oklahoma Writing Project June 21, 2013 Moore Norman Technology Center 4701 12th Avenue NW Norman, Oklahoma 73069 8:30-Noon   8:30-9:00 Registration/Refreshments 9:00-9:15 Welcome 9:15-10:15 Panel Discussion featuring: Benjamin L. Bates–Professor, Langston University, … Continue reading →

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Science Matters – November 2012

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Bob

New NRC Report Identifies Key Indicators for Gauging Progress in K–12 STEM Education The National Research Council (NRC) released a report last week, “Monitoring Progress Toward Successful K–12 STEM Education,” that identifies key indicators for measuring progress in K-12 science, … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Last Minute? It’s Here!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Bob

It’s time to check your schedule and finalize plans to be in attendance at the 2012 OSTA Fall Conference “Saving The World Through Science” First and foremost, this is the best science staff development conference you will find in Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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ASHG Posts Question for This Year’s DNA Day Essay Contest

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Bob

      The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) will be hosting its 8th Annual DNA Day Essay Contest for high school students from across the United States and around the world. DNA Day commemorates the anniversary of the … Continue reading →

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OSTA Fall Conference: NGSS Writer to Keynote

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Bob

Curious about the Next Generation Science Standards?   What is rumor?   What is fact? The OSTA Fall Conference presents a unique opportunity for Oklahoma Science Teachers to hear first-hand about the features, scope, and direction of the NGSS. Vanessa … Continue reading →

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August 20th -24th TiffanyGram

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Bob

Welcome back science educators! I hope you enjoyed the summer and found opportunities to both relax and become rejuvenated! I had the great pleasure of meeting several amazing educators through the Math Science Partnership Grants this summer. I participated in … Continue reading →

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