Monthly Archives: January 2011

Too Many Teachers Ignore Evolution

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Bob

(From NCSE – Evolution Update, January 28, 2011) Despite the latest victories over creationism, “considerable research suggests that supporters of evolution, scientific methods, and reason itself are losing battles in America’s classrooms,” according to Michael B. Berkman and Eric Plutzer. … Continue reading →

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And The Nominees are…

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Bob

NABT is proud to recognize exceptional teachers, and supports a variety of awards for those individuals who demonstrate innovative approaches to teaching biology and life science topics. Help us honor teachers in 2011 by nominating yourself or a colleague for … Continue reading →

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Kansas-Nebraska-Oklahoma Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Bob
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NAEP 2009 Released

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Bob

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released it’s 2009 results.  The Oklahoma results are interesting to say the least. The 4th and 8th grade scores (those that were reported today) show Oklahoma to be in the more or less … Continue reading →

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January JanaGram

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Bob

Here it is! Straight from OSDE Science Director Jana Rowland. The January JanaGram

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Return of a Bad Idea

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Bob

Back in 2008 we wrote in this space about HB 1001, “The Religious Viewpoints Antidiscrimination Act” as it was filed by Representative Sally Kern (R- Oklahoma City).  That bill was itself a reintroduced edition of HB 2211, which had failed the … Continue reading →

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Legislation pre-filed

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Bob

January 20th was the deadline for pre-filing bills in preparation for the new session of the Oklahoma Legislature which begins February 7th.  Needless to say, some of the bills are already attracting attention.  There are MANY bills focused on education … Continue reading →

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Science Museum Oklahoma Educator Preview, January 21

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Bob

Science Museum Oklahoma will keep the museum open late, and free, for educators and their families as part of its Educator Preview January 21.  The one night event is designed to give teachers a sneak peak of things to come … Continue reading →

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2011 EngineerGirl! Essay Contest

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Bob

The  National Academy of Engineering is pleased to announce the 2011 EngineerGirl! Essay Contest for students (boys and girls) in grades 3-12. There are cash prizes for the top essays and students’ essays are posted on the EngineerGirl! web site.  Previous … Continue reading →

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New Term Starts for OSTA Board of Directors

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Bob

Wow. The start of a new year and the start of a new term for the OSTA Board began today with the first meeting of the NEW OSTA Board.  This is an outstanding group of teacher-leaders.  The group represents all … Continue reading →

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