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Oklahoma requests extension of education flexibility waiver

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Bob

OKLAHOMA CITY (Aug. 12, 2014) – The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) today filed a request with the U.S. Department of Education for a one-year extension of the flexibility waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (No Child Left Behind). One … Continue reading →

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OSTA Fall Conference Application for Vendors and Exhibitors

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Bob

The 2014 OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference is Oklahoma’s largest meeting devoted exclusively to science teaching and science teachers. With a new state curriculum guide and new adoption year, the 2014 conference will be a tremendous opportunity for science suppliers … Continue reading →

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OSTA FLIPS for Science

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Bob

The Oklahoma Science Teachers Association Fall Conference Coming October 31-November 1, 2014 OSTA “Flips” for Science 1st – It’s time to recognize the teacher’s in our midst who are doing exceptional things with students. The OSTA Science Teacher of the Year Awards. … Continue reading →

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A Vision for K-12 Science Education: Exploring the new Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Bob

This workshop provides insight into the framework and professional development that supports successful implementation of the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Science. Understanding the vision for science education described in A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core is essential … Continue reading →

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An Opportunity to Help OU’s Upcoming “Galileo’s World” Exhibition

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Bob

Planning for the University of Oklahoma’s Galileo’s World exhibition is moving along as we prepare for its opening in August 2015.  The History of Science Collections is now undergoing extensive renovation, and collaborations across campus are well underway. Now we are … Continue reading →

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OSTA FLIPS for Science

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Bob

The Oklahoma Science Teachers Association Fall Conference Coming October 31-November 1, 2014 OSTA “Flips” for Science Registration for the OSTA Fall Conference ENDS TODAY!  The University of Central Oklahoma is once again the host for the OSTA Fall Staff Development Conference “OSTA Flips for … Continue reading →

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Nature in Art Series at Nature Conservancy in OKC

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Bob

Can you imagine walking through an art museum and not seeing any trees? No mountains or streams, sunrises or sunsets? No birds or horses? No boats on rough waves or relaxing landscapes? It’s impossible, because nature is everywhere in art … Continue reading →

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TiffanyGram – 5-29-14

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Bob

Greetings Science Educators! I know many of you are packing up your classrooms, wishing your students well for the summer and celebrating graduations. I just wanted to say thank you as a fellow educator, parent, and citizen for the sparks … Continue reading →

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End of the Session Update – More to Do!

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Bob

Wow, the last few days of the Legislative Session were a frantic, exhausting trip.  The OSTA NewsBlog Editor would have reported on it Friday evening after both houses adjourned sine die, but quite frankly, I needed some time to decompress, … Continue reading →

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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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