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Bat Blitz to be held in Oklahoma

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Bob

A special biodiversity event this summer! The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge, and the Southeastern Bat Diversity Network are proud to announce the 2013 Bat Blitz to be hosted in Tahlequah, OK.  This is a … Continue reading →

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NSTA Express

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Bob

Rhode Island is First State to Adopt the Next Generation Science Standards Rhode Island has become the first state to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) after a unanimous vote on May 23 by the members of the state’s Board … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Oklahoma Journal of School Science

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Bob

Oklahoma Journal of School Science (OJSS)  Call for Papers  The Oklahoma Science Teachers Association (OSTA) is requesting PK-20 science teachers and science teacher educators to submit manuscripts for publication in the inaugural Oklahoma Journal of School Science (OJSS). We are … Continue reading →

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News from NSTA Express

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Bob

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

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Bob

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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Evolution and Climate Change News from NCSE – MAY 3rd

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Bob

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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NSTA Express

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Bob

NSTA Student Competition Teams to Participate in April 22 (TODAY) White House Science Fair Student teams from NSTA’s student competitions—Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision, the U.S. Army’s eCYBERMISSION and the DuPont Science Essay Competition—will join President Obama for the White House Science Fair … Continue reading →

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Teaching to the Test

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Bob

By Janet Barresi, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Monday, April 22, 2013 As I meet with teachers from across the state, I hear a common theme. I talk with working groups of teachers here at the state department. I’ve had … Continue reading →

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Final Next Generation Science Standards Released

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Bob

State-created standards for science education in the 21st Century    WASHINGTON – April 9, 2013 – On Tuesday, April 9, the final Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), a new set of voluntary, rigorous, and internationally benchmarked standards for K-12 science … Continue reading →

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News from NABT

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Bob

Registration Extended For BioQUEST 
Summer Workshop     Looking for an exciting summer workshop? The BioQUEST Summer Workshop offers participants an opportunity to explore new tools, resources and pedagogies with peers and develop materials for the classroom. The 2013 summer … Continue reading →

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