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2011 Presidential Awardees Named

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Bob

On June 11, 2012, the White House announced the winners of the 2011 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. From June 27 to June 29, awardees will be honored at recognition events, participate in professional development sessions, … Continue reading →

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ACTIONS NEEDED

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Bob

Dear NSTA Board, Council, AoA, Past Presidents and State Chapters: In a surprise move yesterday, the Senate Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee marked up their appropriations bill for FY2013 programs and significantly cut the Dep. of Education’s Math and … Continue reading →

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NSTA’s Science Matters

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Bob

First Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Released—Comment Period Open Until June 1 The first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released on May 11 and will be online for public comment until June 1. Access … Continue reading →

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First Public Draft of Next Generation Science Standards Released Today.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Bob

Comment Period Open Until June 1The first draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) was released today and will be online for public comment until June 1.In a process managed by Achieve, 26 states led the development of the Next … Continue reading →

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HHMI Announces New AP Biology Teacher Guide To BioInteractive Resources

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Bob

In this detailed guide, written by Ann Brokaw of Rocky River High School in Ohio, all the resources on the HHMI Holiday Lectures DVDs and BioInteractive website that fit the new AP Biology Curriculum Framework are correlated to specific Big … Continue reading →

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Preparing for the Public Draft of the Next Generation Science Standards

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Bob

In a process managed by Achieve, Inc., a nonprofit education reform organization, 26 states are currently leading the development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The standards will undergo multiple reviews, including two public drafts. The first public draft … Continue reading →

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OESE presents: Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes Workshop

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Bob

Teacher Workshop Evolution in Oklahoma and Texas Science Classes   Who: High school science teachers and students in science education When: Friday Oct. 5 (6:00 PM) through Sunday Oct. 7, 2012 (3:00 PM) Where: The University of Oklahoma Biological Station … Continue reading →

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Science Textbook Adoption Moved Back (Again)

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Bob

Just before spring break the Oklahoma State Department of Education announced plans to restructure the textbook adoption cycle.  Science textbook adoption will be switched with Social Studies and as a result will be delayed yet another year beyond what has … Continue reading →

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Summer AP Institute at the University of Tulsa

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bob

July 9-12, July 16-19 and July 23-26, 2012 ** REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ALL CLASSES ** 
Click here to download 2012 Conference Registration Form 
Mail form with required $50 registration fee The University of Tulsa, The College Board, and the Oklahoma State Department … Continue reading →

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AP Summer Institute at OU

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Bob

The Advanced Placement* (AP*) Summer Institute for teachers is offered by Academic Programs-CITD within University of Oklahoma Outreach College of Continuing Education, in collaboration with The College Board. New and experienced AP and Pre AP* teachers will gather on the … Continue reading →

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