Monthly Archives: February 2013

TiffanyGram: February 26, 2013

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Bob

Greetings Fellow Science Educators! Next week I will be attending the PARCC Educator Leader Cadre (Chicago). As you know, our students are scheduled to take the PARCC assessments for mathematics and English Language Arts in 2014-2015. While these assessments will … Continue reading →

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NABT Speaks Against SB 758

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Bob

  The 2013 session of the Oklahoma Legislature is garnering a great deal of negative attention from media outlets as well as a great many scientific and education professional societies.  Prior postings in this space, as well as the OSTA … Continue reading →

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Spring and Summer- Earth, Life, and Physical Science

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Bob

          NABT Conference Proposals Due March 15th
 March 15th is quickly approaching and so is the deadline to submit proposals for the 2013 Professional Development Conference. We know you have some great ideas and strategies to … Continue reading →

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Oklahoma Campus Compact workshop

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Bob

Please join us for the 2013 annual Oklahoma Campus Compact workshop.  The workshop this year takes a new aspect by viewing civic and community engagement through the lens of science disciplines.  Our special presenter,  Dr. Robert Franco, is a professor of … Continue reading →

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A Letter from OESE

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Bob

Dear OSTA, Let me begin by first thanking you for your support.  There have been no calls in support (of proposed anti-science bills) only opposition – quite a bit, I believe.  Thank you again.  Now, we need to focus on … Continue reading →

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NGSS Position Statement Approved by OSTA Board

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Bob

The latest review of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) coincides the beginning of a series of meetings to write the latest version of the C3 State Standards for Science. The NGSS represents a significant effort on the part of … Continue reading →

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NCSE’s Weekly Evolution and Climate Change Update

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Bob

Good news from Montana and Colorado. The New York Times discusses the proposed Congressional resolution about Darwin Day while the Guardian discusses the current spate of antievolution legislation. And a reminder about Darwin Day. MONTANA’S ANTIEVOLUTION BILL TABLED Montana’s House … Continue reading →

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