Tag Archives: CCSS

The Journal of Experimental Secondary Science

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Bob

The July 2012 issue of The Journal of Experimental Secondary Science  has now been published online and in print at (www.jes2s.com) JESS is a professionally reviewed (by college professors and research scientists), academic science journal which exclusively publishes original research articles from … Continue reading →

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National Association Of Biology Teachers Honors Award Winning Author for His Contributions to Biology Education

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Bob

Michael Pollan Named 2012 Recipient of The Distinguished Service Award The National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) is proud to announce that Mr. Michael Pollan, teacher, best selling author and award winning journalist, has been named the recipient of this … Continue reading →

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Vision 2020 Conference: Science Strands and Luncheon

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Bob

Greetings science educators! I know many of you have or are about to leave your classrooms for the summer. However, I wanted to send you titles and descriptions for the science strands of the Vision 2020 Conference. As a reminder, … 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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Vision 2020

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Bob

  The Oklahoma State Department of Education is excited to share with you news about it’s upcoming VISION 2020 conference.  VISION 2020 is right around the corner and online registration, hotel accommodations, and conference information are now available to you. … 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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Cutting to the Core…

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Bob

The Oklahoma Writing Project hosts: Common Core Conference   Come Learn How Common Core Will Impact You and Your Classroom  For Grades K-12th Presentations will include practical, developmentally appropriate ideas to build writing skills and literacy while transitioning to Common Core Standards. … 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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Creating a Path to the Common Core

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Bob
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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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