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This Weeks TiffanyGram
I know many of you are preparing your classrooms for the beginning of school and preparing lesson plans. Last week I shared a few of the new K20alt Lessons developed by K20 specialists and Oklahoma teachers that might assist you … Continue reading
TiffanyGram 7/30/2013
(1) Greetings Fellow Science Educators! I hope the end of the summer finds you well! As we gear up for another great year of science in Oklahoma, I have several updates and opportunities to share with you in the Science … Continue reading
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Biology Cut Scores Finalized by State School Board
The following email was sent to School Superintendents and District Test Coordinators Friday evening and reports on the approval of new cut scores for Biology I and History EOI examinations… Dear Superintendent and District Test Coordinator, Standard settings for the … Continue reading
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Joint CCOSA and USSA Statement Regarding Superintendent Barresi’s Response to Testing Disruption
July 15, 2013 Recent comments made by State Superintendent Janet Barresi regarding the statewide student testing disruption which occurred in April are disappointing. Superintendent Barresi’s words and conduct reveal a politician desperate to assign blame away … Continue reading
Important News Concerning the Biology I EOI
A small, but very important article in the June 27th State Board of Education Meeting Highlights will have a profound effect on Biology EOI passing rates for this year. New Cut Scores Set for Biology I Assessments The board also adopted … Continue reading
TiffanyGram May 14th, 2013
This week: (1) Greetings (2) #OKSci Leadership (3) Vision 2020 Conference (4) Professional Development Opportunities (5) Student Opportunities “In teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day’s work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years.” – … Continue reading
Teaching to the Test
By Janet Barresi, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Monday, April 22, 2013 As I meet with teachers from across the state, I hear a common theme. I talk with working groups of teachers here at the state department. I’ve had … Continue reading
Vision 2020 Summer Conference | July 9-11, 2013
VISION 2020 2nd Annual Summer Conference is hosted by the Oklahoma State Department of Education. This July event downtown Oklahoma City offers learning opportunities, professional development and training for everyone from the engaged parent, the classroom teacher, counselor, librarian, technology … Continue reading
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TiffanyGram: January 15, 2013
Greetings Fellow Science Educators! I hope you all enjoyed your time with friends and family over the holidays! With the start of a new year I have numerous exciting opportunities to share with you, including the kick off to our … Continue reading
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TiffanyGram – November 19
Greetings Fellow Science Educators! As I traveled to Tahlequah last Monday for a regional meeting, I couldn’t help but notice nature’s beautiful foliage. The trees were a myriad of bright fall colors, which reminded me of a question my students … Continue reading