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IT’S A MILLION OR BUST AT THE OKLAHOMA CITY ZOO

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Bob

There’s a milestone in the making–it’s a million visitors or bust for the Oklahoma City Zoo. The Zoo is within thousands of reaching a million visitors for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, a first in our history. Now through June 30, … Continue reading →

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Science OCCT and OMAAP Changes

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Bob

As the  new PASS standards and objectives are implemented, there is a transition period before the criteria for test alignment with PASS can be completely met. During this transition time, items are developed and field tested in order to meet … Continue reading →

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Change the Equation

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Bob

A relatively new organization, known as Change the Equation, has issued it’s own report on the state of STEM education in the US.  Known as Change the Equation, the organization is composed of 110 of the country’s largest science and … Continue reading →

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Transition Timeline regarding the Science PASS Standards and Objectives(revised 2011):

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Bob

The Science PASS Standards and Objectives were revised effective March 2011.  Those new standards will go into effect beginning Fall 2011.  The assessment for spring 2011 will be based upon Science PASS version 2002. When the PASS Standards and Objectives … Continue reading →

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New Science PASS Revisions Posted

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Bob

The new science PASS revised document has just been posted to the SDE web site. The link is http://sde.state.ok.us/Curriculum/PASS/default.html and look under the heading Core Curriculum for Science.  Please note that these revisions are not completely approved until Legislature approves … Continue reading →

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VERNIER SOFTWARE & TECHNOLOGY AWARDS $300,000 IN TECHNOLOGY GRANTS

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Bob

When David and Christine Vernier first launched Vernier Software & Technology 30 years ago, they wanted to have an impact on science education. Decades later, Vernier is the market leader in the development and marketing of hands-on technology, sensors, interfaces, … Continue reading →

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Supt. Barresi Launches 3R Agenda

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Bob

OKLAHOMA CITY (March 15, 2011) — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Janet Barresi on Tuesday officially launched the 3R Agenda, a comprehensive policy platform for transforming Oklahoma’s education system. RETHINK. RESTRUCTURE. REFORM “The 3R Agenda represents a new road map for … Continue reading →

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The Last JanaGram

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Bob

An email sent yesterday by State Department of Education Science Director Jana Rowland: Dear Science teachers, It is with regret that I let you know that I have submitted my resignationat SDE. It has been a great honor to serve … Continue reading →

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ANTIEVOLUTION BILL LOSES IN COMMITTEE IN OKLAHOMA

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Bob

(From the National Center for Science Education Evolution Weekly Update, 2.25.11) House Bill 1551, which would, if enacted, encourage teachers to present the “scientific strengths and scientific weaknesses” of “controversial” topics such as evolution, was rejected by the House Common Education Committee on … Continue reading →

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NSTA Legislative Update: President Obama Unveils His 2012 Budget Proposal

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Bob

President Obama visited the eighth grade science class at Parkville Middle School and Center for Technology in Baltimore last week before unveiling his fiscal year 2012 budget proposal. Listed below are highlights for key STEM education programs at the Department … Continue reading →

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