Monthly Archives: May 2013

Middle School and High School Science Teachers Needed for Survey

Greetings Middle School and High School Science Teachers! My name is Nicole Colston and I am a PhD student in Environmental Science at Oklahoma State University. I hope to solicit the participation of 5th-12th grade science teachers in Oklahoma for my … Continue reading

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TiffanyGram May 14th, 2013

This week: (1) Greetings (2) #OKSci Leadership (3) Vision 2020 Conference (4) Professional Development Opportunities (5) Student Opportunities “In teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day’s work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years.” – … Continue reading

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OKLAHOMA – Outstanding Biology Teacher Award

Every year, the Outstanding Biology Teacher Award (OBTA) program attempts to recognize an outstanding biology educator (grades 7-12) in each of the 50 states; Washington, DC; Canada; Puerto Rico; and overseas territories. Candidates for this award do not have to … Continue reading

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News from NSTA Express

A Special Offer for Teacher Appreciation Week We can’t thank our educators enough during Teacher Appreciation Week. To shower our teachers with well-deserved gratitude, we’re excited to make this special offer—spend $50 on NSTA Press books, as seen in our … Continue reading

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NABT News

You’ve Got Mail: Session Proposal Notifications The review process is over, and NABT is proud to once again feature hundreds of sessions and special workshops at the NABT Professional Development Conference. For four days, biology and life science educators will … Continue reading

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Field Test Opportunity for Middle Level Teachers from BSCS

We are excited to announce a field-test opportunity for teachers of 6th through 8th grade life science! BSCS is developing a curriculum supplement titled Allergies and Scientific Inquiry for middle school students (Ed note:  Could there possibly be a more topical subject … Continue reading

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Evolution and Climate Change News from NCSE – MAY 3rd

REPEAL EFFORTS FAILS AGAIN IN LOUISIANA Louisiana’s Senate Bill 26 was tabled on a 3-2 vote in the Senate Committee on Education on May 1, 2013, which effectively kills the bill in committee, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune (May … Continue reading

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