Monthly Archives: September 2011

(Shhhh!… Don’t tell the OSTA Board…)

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Bob

The deadline for the OSTA Fall Conference Early-Bird Registration has come and gone, but quite frankly, your friendly website editor is swamped at work and with other commitments this week-end (go TU!), so I don’t have time to change up … Continue reading →

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NCSE’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Bob

(From the National Center for Science Education’s Weekly Evolution Update) Over the Labor Day weekend, NCSE’s YouTube channel achieved a landmark: its millionth view. Debuting in February 2009, NCSE’s Youtube channel now contains over 220 videos, including presentations by and interviews … Continue reading →

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NSTA Awards

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Bob

It’s that time of year again! NSTA and its sponsors are kicking off another exciting year of rewarding and recognizing high-performing science educators and students through our large-scale, nationally known competitions and grant programs. Although we reach a large number … Continue reading →

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Transit of Venus Project

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Bob

At the end of this academic year, a marvellous and rare astronomical phenomenon will take place: on 5 and 6 June 2012 the planet Venus will pass exactly in front of the solar disk for the very last time this … Continue reading →

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Otto’s VIP Night at Science Museum Oklahoma

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Bob

You are invited to join us for a special teacher VIP night at Science Museum Oklahoma! Reservations are required, so call 405-602-3760 to secure your spot as soon as possible. We will premiere the new “Use the Forces, Otto” Science Live … Continue reading →

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9.6.11 JodyGram

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Bob

Good afternoon!  I hope today is going well and you all enjoyed starting the week off with a holiday! (at least I hope you had a holiday) I was able to have lunch today with the Oklahoma Teacher of the … 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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