Category Archives: Commentary

Remember…

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Bob

Every Education Decision is a Political Decision.

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Recent Research Study Pinpoints Source of Evolution Misconceptions in Oklahoma Biology Students

Posted on April 12, 2014 by Bob

A recent study by two Oklahoma researchers is causing a stir on the Internet and is setting records for the number of hits on the website for the journal Evolution Education Outreach.  Dr. Ed Marek, Presidential Professor and Director of the John … 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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NSTA Feedback to Achieve on Next Generation Science Standards First Public Draft: June 2012

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Bob

(From NSTA Express) As a partner in the development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), NSTA recently conducted a comprehensive review of the first public draft when it was released for input in May and has provided feedback to … Continue reading →

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New NAEP Report (from Education Week)

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Bob

Published Online: June 19, 2012 NAEP Reveals Shallow Grasp of Science By Nora Fleming Elementary, middle, and high school students failed to demonstrate a deep understanding of science concepts when they performed activity-based science tasks and investigations, concludes a study … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Grade (part 2)

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Bob

In an earlier post I asked the question “What’s Your Grade”? in reference to what you think would be your school and school district grades under the newly developed A-F grading system recently released in draft form by the State … Continue reading →

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Report: State Science-Education Standards Jeopardize U.S. Competitiveness

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Bob

Washington, D.C. (January 31, 2012)— A major Thomas B. Fordham Institute report released today finds that the K-12 science standards of most states remain mediocre to awful, placing America’s national competitiveness, technological prowess and scientific leadership in grave jeopardy. Since … Continue reading →

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ACT Releases College and Career Readiness Report for the Class of 2011

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Bob

A new report from ACT using its College Readiness Benchmarks and ACT test scores provides a series of graphical pictures highlighting the college-and-career readiness of the ACT-tested high school class of 2011. The report found that just 25 percent of … Continue reading →

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The Art of Teaching

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Bob

The Art of Teaching Dr. Jeff Goldstein, Center Director
National Center for Earth and Space Science Education Originally published April 15, 2009. Revised August 27, 2011, in support of the release of We’ve Got to be That Light It’s a new … Continue reading →

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SB 554 BY JOSH BRECHEEN- ANALYSIS OF WHY THIS IS A BAD BILL

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Bob

(Ed. note: This analysis is reprinted from the Oklahomans For Excellence in Science Education listserve.  The OESE website is linked  in the menu to the left.  On the website you can subscribe to their listserv as well as join this … Continue reading →

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