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The 2014 HHMI Holiday Lectures on Science – Biodiversity in the Age of Humans

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Bob

The Holiday Lectures on Science series brings current research into the science classroom, helping to bridge the gap between textbook curriculum and exciting new research developments. Available for On-Demand Viewing on October 24, 2014 Take a survey and receive a … Continue reading →

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AEOP eCYBERMISSION

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Bob

2014-2015 eCYBERMISSION Mini-Grant Information  On behalf of the United States Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) and its eCYBERMISSION program, the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is seeking Mini-Grant Applications for the 2014-2015 academic year. NSTA administers the Army’s eCYBERMISSION program … Continue reading →

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Second Teachers’ Workshop On Climate Change & Variability. 

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Bob

The workshop will be held at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station (OUBS) on Lake Texoma from Friday evening, 26 September until Sunday afternoon, 28 September and is co-sponsored by Oklahomans for Excellence in Science Education (OESE) and the Oklahoma … Continue reading →

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OKLAHOMA LOSES WAIVER FROM “NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND”

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Bob

OKLAHOMA LOSES WAIVER FROM “NO CHILD LEFT BEHIND” STATE SUPT. BARRESI WILL SPEAK ABOUT WHAT’S NEXT, ANSWER QUESTIONS WHAT: The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) announced today that it is rejecting Oklahoma’s application to extend its waiver from the No Child … Continue reading →

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Registration is open for BioBlitz! Oklahoma 2014!

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Bob

BioBlitz! Oklahoma October 3-5, 2014 Black Kettle National Grasslands, Washita Battlefield National Historic Site, and City of Cheyenne, OK The BioBlitz! is a rapid inventory of biological diversity hosted by the Oklahoma Biological Survey and conducted by expert biologists and … Continue reading →

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Science Matters

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Bob

New Poll Finds Support for Common Core Slipping Among Teachers Results of a poll released earlier this week show solid public support for the idea of shared academic standards, but weaker support for the Common Core State Standards that have … Continue reading →

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News from NCSE: Climate Workshop for Teachers at Lake Texoma 9/26-28

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Bob

There’s still a chance for in-service and pre-service teachers to take advantage of a great opportunity: a workshop on the science of climate change and variability, taking place at the University of Oklahoma Biological Station on Lake Texoma, Oklahoma, from … Continue reading →

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Science Olympiad Training Conference September 20th

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Bob

Time to register for the Science Olympiad training for Coaches and Event Supervisors! Saturday, September 20th in Howell Hall at the University of Central Oklahoma. Go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Q6SKSG8 to reserve your place in this training! Trainers for this conference have set up … Continue reading →

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OSDE: Guide to State Standards

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Bob

According to legislation signed into rule this summer, for this school year (2014-2015) and next (2015-2016) the Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) for English Language Arts and Mathematics are to be taught in all Oklahoma public schools. Oklahoma State Standards … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram, 8/14/14

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Bob

Greetings Science Educators! I hope the start of your school year is going well! I enjoyed seeing and meeting so many of you this summer at the Vision 2020 Conference, the Vision for K-12 Science Education Workshop, the Elementary and … Continue reading →

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