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This Weeks TiffanyGram

I know many of you are preparing your classrooms for the beginning of school and preparing lesson plans. Last week I shared a few of the new K20alt Lessons developed by K20 specialists and Oklahoma teachers that might assist you … Continue reading

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Biology Cut Scores Finalized by State School Board

The following email was sent to School Superintendents and District Test Coordinators Friday evening and reports on the approval of new cut scores for Biology I and History EOI examinations… Dear Superintendent and District Test Coordinator, Standard settings for the … Continue reading

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Evolution/ Climate Change Update from NCSE

YOUGOV POLL ON EVOLUTION A new poll from YouGov suggests that in the United States the level of public acceptance of creationism and the level for support for teaching creationism in the public schools are down. Asked “Which of the … Continue reading

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Science Matters – July 2013

  Curiosity is the Most Important Traits for Success in the Science Classroom, New Survey Finds According to the findings of a new pulse survey conducted by the FMC Corporation, FMC scientists, parents, and teachers in the Philadelphia School District … Continue reading

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From the American Institute of Biological Science Public Policy Report, July 15

Action Alert: Ask Your Governor to Support Science Education 

In a competitive and increasingly knowledge-based global economy, students must have the skills and education necessary to succeed.

The recently released Next Generation Science Standards represent a collaborative, state-led effort to develop … Continue reading

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Joint CCOSA and USSA Statement Regarding Superintendent Barresi’s Response to Testing Disruption

July 15, 2013         Recent comments made by State Superintendent Janet Barresi regarding the statewide student testing disruption which occurred in April are disappointing.  Superintendent Barresi’s words and conduct reveal a politician desperate to assign blame away … Continue reading

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Important News Concerning the Biology I EOI

A small, but very important article in the June 27th State Board of Education Meeting Highlights will have a profound effect on Biology EOI passing rates for this year. New Cut Scores Set for Biology I Assessments The board also adopted … Continue reading

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Science Matters, June 2013

“Hidden” STEM Jobs Require Different Levels of Training A new report released earlier this month by the Brookings Institution shows policymakers could be overlooking an important segment of the STEM workforce as they appropriate funds for higher education. According to … Continue reading

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News from NSTA Express

NSTA Legislative Update: Bipartisan No Child Left Behind Legislation Introduced in House and Senate Education leaders in both the Republican-controlled House of Representatives and the Democratic-led Senate have introduced bipartisan bills that would rewrite the 10-year-old federal education law. And … Continue reading

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Evolution and climate education update: May 31, 2013

From the National Center for Science Education BACK TO 1981 IN LOUISIANA At its May 29, 2013, meeting, the Louisiana House Committee on Education declined to endorse the attempt to repeal Louisiana’s Balanced Treatment for Creation-Science and Evolution-Science Act.  Enacted … Continue reading

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