Tag Archives: PASS

NCSE Evolution and Climate Change Report – 6/27/14

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Bob

        “WHAT ARE THEY TEACHING YOUR KIDS ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING?” “What are they teaching your kids about global warming?” asked National Journal (June 26, 2014). The answer is provided by “a patchwork of climate instruction guidelines that … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram – 6/24/14

Posted on June 24, 2014 by Bob

  Update on new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science: The new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science were signed into rule by Governor Fallin June, 19th 2014. I apologize for the delay in sending out the listserv message, but I was … Continue reading →

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Remember…

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Bob

Every Education Decision is a Political Decision.

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An email intercepted from the House floor:

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Bob

This email was sent to house members this morning from Gus Blackwell, Chair of the House Rules Committee.  I could not help but add some clarifying comments from my perspective as a member of the standards writing committee: From: Gus … Continue reading →

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ALERT from OESE

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Bob

ACTION ALERT: PLEASE  HELP  STOP  PROVISIONS  OF HOUSE  JOINT RESOLUTION 1099 THAT PREVENTS  OKLAHOMA  FROM ADOPTING  THE NEW  SCIENCE STANDARDS . Oklahoma Science Teachers Association and Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OSTA) endorses OASS.  The OSTA report on HJR 1099 is HERE. The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously to approve … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram November 26, 2013

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Bob

Greetings Science Educators! I hope you enjoyed the beautiful fall weather this year and that you were able to find time to do a few outdoor investigations with your students. I’ve been working overtime with the Writing Team and the … Continue reading →

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More on the New EOI Cut Score

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Bob

Continuing on the June 30th post announcing the new proficiency cut score for this year’s Biology I EOI test …  The performance level description for OCCT Biology is found here.  The performance level description for OMAAP Biology is here.  Both … Continue reading →

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Teaching to the Test

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Bob

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 →

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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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NASA’a Mission to Planet Earth at OU this Summer

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Bob

Whom: Grades 2nd – 8th pre-service and in-service classroom teachers within any subject area What: an 11-day summer NASA STEM teacher institute When: June 5th – 15th, 2013 Where: the University of Oklahoma Why: The Oklahoma NASA Space Grant Consortium is sponsoring … Continue reading →

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