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Jan 8 2013 3:49PM

This draft of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be available for public feedback from January 8 through 29, 2013. This is the last public review period before the standards are completed in March 2013. We fully encourage all intereste...

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Dec 31 2012 10:37AM

Two high school seniors from each state will receive a full scholarship to exchange ideas with scientists and other professionals from the academic and corporate worlds. The nearly month-long experience includes lectures and hands-on research projects...

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Dec 31 2012 9:38AM

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. The 2012-201...

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Dec 3 2012 1:28PM

In the December 2012 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area...

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Aug 1 2012 10:36AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Jun 15 2012 9:52AM

The purpose of the Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) program is to encourage scientifically-based professional development, which enhances the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers, as a means for improving stud...

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May 1 2012 11:50AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Apr 3 2012 1:36PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has released the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) grant program for the 2012-14 funding cycle. Applicants may submit proposals for either of two options ...

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Apr 2 2012 10:08AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Mar 2 2012 10:21AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Feb 3 2012 9:50AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Jan 11 2012 2:38PM

Encourage high school seniors to apply for the 2012 National Youth Science Camp! The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC), hosted and sponsored by the National Youth Science Foundation, is an intense all expenses paid three-week camp (June 27-July 2...

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Jan 6 2012 10:36AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Dec 2 2011 9:03AM

The EII Update is a monthly newsletter highlighting information from the Office of Educational Improvement and Innovation on: standards, career and technical education, title programs, professional development and other topics of interest to Oregon e...

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Dec 1 2011 8:00AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for December 1, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Development of the Common Asse...

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Nov 17 2011 12:30PM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for November 17, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Revision to the WebEx Trainin...

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Nov 10 2011 9:00AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for November 10, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Draft Best Practices Guide fo...

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Nov 9 2011 10:41AM

Welcome Rachel Aazzareh to the Department of Education. Rachel is the new Science and Social Sciences Assessment Specialist at the Oregon Department of Education. Rachel previously worked for Monument School District for three years as the 7th-1...

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Nov 8 2011 2:55PM

In the October/November 2011 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Cont...

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Nov 3 2011 7:28AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for November 3, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: 2011-12 OAKS Online Test Windo...

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Nov 2 2011 5:12PM

In a move to prepare students for the increased rigors of the new Common Core State Standards and the Oregon Diploma, last May the Oregon State Board of Education increased reading achievement standards for grades 3-8, effective for the 2011-12 schoo...

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Oct 27 2011 8:07AM

The Assessment & Accountability Update for October 27, 2011 is now available. You can access this and past issues of the Assessment & Accountability Update on the ODE website. In This Issue: Science and Science Alternate ...

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Oct 24 2011 12:00AM

In a move to ensure that OAKS Online Science addresses the increased rigors of the 2009 Science Content Standards, the Oregon State Board of Education voted Thursday October 20, 2011 (link to: http://www.ode.state.or.us/search/page/?=3450 to increase s...

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Aug 29 2011 4:42PM

In the August/September 2011 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Cont...

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Apr 19 2011 11:57AM

The purpose of this request for applications is to solicit grant applications from eligible applicants to implement programs that will stimulate the use of educational technology to improve learning and teaching. Grant funds are to be used to assist ...

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Apr 6 2011 5:09PM

In the March/April 2011 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content A...

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Feb 23 2011 9:18AM

In the January/February 2011 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Cont...

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Feb 3 2011 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates showcase the efforts and achievements of Oregon schools. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding important initiatives for Oregon's students....

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Dec 17 2010 10:41AM

In the December 2010 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area...

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Nov 29 2010 1:01PM

In the November 2010 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area...

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Oct 26 2010 8:23AM

In the October 2010 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area ...

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Aug 31 2010 10:53AM

In the August/September 2010 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Cont...

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Aug 30 2010 9:47AM

A meeting of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Task Force has been scheduled for September 24, 2010 in Salem. The meeting will be held in Basement A in the Public Service Building, 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. House...

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Jul 21 2010 3:59PM

A meeting of the Implementation Subcommittee of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Task Force will be held 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. on July 30, 2010 in Salem. The meeting will be in Room 251A in the Public Service Building, 255 Capitol Street NE in Salem....

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Jul 21 2010 3:53PM

A meeting of the Teacher Professional Development Subcommittee of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Task Force will be held 10:00 am to 4:00 p.m. on July 23, 2010 in Salem. The meeting will be in Room 251A in the Public Service Building, 255 Capitol St...

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May 6 2010 3:34PM

The purpose of the Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) program is to encourage scientifically-based professional development, which enhances the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers, as a means for improving stud...

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Mar 31 2010 9:20AM

In the April 2010 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Te...

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Mar 26 2010 9:55AM

A meeting of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Task Force has been scheduled for April 15, 2010 in Salem. The meeting will be held in the Hearing Room (Basement) in the Agriculture Building from 1:00-5:00. The Agriculture Building is located at 635 Cap...

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Mar 9 2010 1:10PM

In the March 2010 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Te...

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Feb 11 2010 12:00AM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates provide an agency-wide perspective on important developments within the Department of Education. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding impor...

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Feb 9 2010 2:52PM

In the February 2010 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area...

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Feb 2 2010 11:17AM

The Technical Assistance Meeting for the Title IIB Math Science Partnership RFP is scheduled for February 11, 2010. The meeting will be held in Salem at the Public Service Building, located at 255 Capitol St. NE, in Studio A. You can join via WebEx, ...

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Jan 21 2010 12:58PM

Superintendent Castillo's bi-weekly updates provide an agency-wide perspective on important developments within the Department of Education. Through these regular updates, the Superintendent hopes to increase communications regarding importa...

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Jan 12 2010 11:52AM

In the January 2010 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area ...

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Jan 8 2010 12:51PM

The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC), hosted and sponsored by the National Youth Science Foundation, is an intense all expenses paid three-week camp (June 29 – July 23, 2010) that honors and challenges two graduating high school students from each ...

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Jan 8 2010 9:20AM

This spring (pending availability of funding), an opportunity is available for up to 16 experienced science item writers. Selected writers would need to attend one writing session March 22-25, 2010 in Salem. In addition, writers would complete remot...

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Jan 7 2010 10:30AM

The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States. Nominate outs...

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Dec 30 2009 9:54AM

Encourage High School Seniors to Apply for the National Youth Science Camp Honors Program! The National Youth Science Camp (NYSC), hosted and sponsored by the National Youth Science Foundation, is an intense all expenses paid three-week camp (June 2...

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Dec 29 2009 10:03AM

The first meeting of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Task Force has been scheduled for January 5th in Salem. The meeting will be held in Room 251B (2nd floor) at the offices of the Oregon Department of Education from 1 – 5 pm. The Department is loc...

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Dec 14 2009 9:19AM

In the December 2009 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area...

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Dec 8 2009 10:10AM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has released the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) grant program for the 2010 funding cycle. Applications must be received at the ODE by 12:30 p.m. on Apri...

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Nov 17 2009 5:07PM

In the November 2009 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area...

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Oct 12 2009 8:41AM

In the October 2009 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area ...

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Sep 14 2009 8:29AM

In the September 2009 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Are...

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Jun 9 2009 7:51AM

In the June 2009 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Tea...

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May 12 2009 8:14AM

In the May 2009 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Teac...

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May 7 2009 7:43AM

The purpose of the Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) program is to encourage scientifically-based professional development, which enhances the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers, as a means for improving student academ...

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Apr 14 2009 7:43AM

In the April 2009 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Te...

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Apr 10 2009 12:00AM

The 2009 science standards adopted by the State Board of Education at their February 20th meeting are now available on the REAL (Resources for Educational Achievement and Leadership) web site. Using Standards by Design, teachers, administrators and oth...

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Mar 9 2009 1:37PM

In the March 2009 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Te...

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Mar 5 2009 3:47PM

The Oregon State Board of Education adopted the 2009 science academic content standards at their February meeting. As noted in the introduction of the 2009 adopted science standards document, the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) and the science c...

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Feb 20 2009 4:38PM

On February 13, 2009 the Oregon Department of Education released the newest version of the REAL (Resources for Educational Achievement and Leadership) website www.ode.state.or.us/teachlearn/real . Since its inception in 2005, REAL has been a valuable t...

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Feb 5 2009 3:37PM

In the February 2009 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area...

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Jan 30 2009 7:42AM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) has released the Request For Proposal (RFP) for the Title IIB Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) grant program for the 2009 funding cycle. Applications must be received at the ODE by 12:30 p.m. on Apr...

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Jan 23 2009 1:20PM

In This Issue: Our Schools and the Budget Deficit Oregon Schools Receive $20.2 Million from State’s Common School Fund Save the Date: Celebrating Student Success Banquet Four Oregon Students Named Intel Science Talent Search Semifinal...

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Jan 13 2009 9:39PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, is currently revising Oregon’s K-12 Science Academic Content Standards. The final draft will be provided to the State Board of Education for first reading in January and adoption ...

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Jan 12 2009 8:39AM

In the January 2009 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area ...

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Dec 8 2008 3:22PM

In the December 2008 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area...

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Nov 18 2008 10:15AM

ODE will be hosting a web conference for teachers and other stakeholders interested in the 3rd Grade Scientific Inquiry scoring guide. The web conferences are scheduled on Tuesday, November 25 and Tuesday, December 2. A presentation is planned fr...

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Nov 10 2008 2:12PM

The Oregon Department of Education is conducting a review and revision of the Science Academic Content Standards and is now seeking input on the Draft 2 of the revised science standards. Draft 2 is available for review and comment on the Science Conten...

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Nov 6 2008 2:40PM

In the November 2008 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area...

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Oct 29 2008 3:13PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, has begun a review and revision of the science academic content standards. The review will seek input from parents, teachers, district and ESD personnel, higher education faculty,...

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Oct 25 2008 4:49PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, is currently revising Oregon’s K-12 Science Academic Content Standards. Draft 1 was posted for public comment in August and presented at meetings statewide in September and Octob...

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Oct 9 2008 11:54AM

In the October 2008 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area ...

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Sep 26 2008 8:00AM

In This Issue: Seeking Nominations for Student on the State Board Young Oregon Scientists Compete for National Recognition Oregon Diploma Talk Opportunities and Financial Resources for Schools Susan’s Schedule Seeking Nomi...

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Sep 5 2008 9:49AM

In the September 2008 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Are...

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Aug 18 2008 5:00PM

The Oregon Department of Education is conducting a review and revision of the Science academic content standards and is now seeking input on the first draft of the revised science standards. The draft is available for review and comment at Science ...

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Aug 7 2008 10:59AM

In the August 2008 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area T...

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Jul 3 2008 10:30AM

In the July 2008 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Tea...

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Jun 4 2008 4:35PM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, has begun a review and revision of the science academic content standards. The review will seek input from parents, teachers, district and ESD personnel, higher education faculty,...

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Jun 3 2008 3:04PM

In the June 2008 Science Teacher Update you will read about professional development opportunities, teacher and student competitions and awards, and much more. To learn about subscribing to the Science Teacher Update, please visit the Content Area Tea...

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May 22 2008 10:45AM

As part of the new Oregon Diploma, the State Board of Education asked the Department of Education to identify core standards in all academic subjects. The Board’s decision is based on current research showing greater student achievement when teachers...

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May 22 2008 9:45AM

The Oregon Department of Education (ODE), in concert with stakeholders, has begun a review and revision of the science academic content standards. The review will seek input from parents, teachers, district and ESD personnel, higher education faculty...

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May 22 2008 9:00AM

The Oregon Department of Education, in concert with stakeholders, has begun a review and revision of the science academic content standards. The review will seek input from parents, teachers, district and ESD personnel, higher education faculty, bu...

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May 6 2008 10:14AM

The Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Program is a major research and development effort that supports innovative partnerships to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science. MSP projects are expected to increase teacher content knowl...

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May 5 2008 9:51AM

This is the Assessment & Accountability Update - Retrospective Edition. This edition contains important reminders and key dates from news published during the past few months.

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Apr 29 2008 8:49AM

The Oregon Department of Education in concert with stakeholders has begun a review and revision of the science academic content standards. The review has and will seek input from parents, teachers, district and ESD personnel, higher education faculty, ...

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Apr 25 2008 12:00AM

The Oregon Department of Education in concert with stakeholders has begun a review and revision of the science academic content standards. The review has and will seek input from parents, teachers, district and ESD personnel, higher education faculty, ...

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Oct 29 2007 12:00AM

As part of the Oregon Department of Education’s ongoing commitment to expanding the resources included in the REAL web site, ODE is pleased to announce that materials are now available in science. Like math and English language arts, three types of ite...

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Oct 6 2007 12:00AM

We have been getting questions about inquiry-based science related to the New Diploma Requirements in Science. Here’s some information. Like scientists, Oregon students use inquiry-based science when they apply scientific reasoning and critical thi...

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Aug 16 2007 8:18AM

The science achievement standards (cut scores) adopted March 15, 2007 apply to student scores beginning in 2006-07. The two charts, located at the link below, show the 2005-06 and the current cut scores for all subjects, including science. Although t...

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Mar 26 2007 11:09AM

The Oregon Department of Education has announced that all Oregon schools will have to use paper-and-pencil tests in math and reading for the remainder of the 2006-07 school year. They also announced that the testing of Science will not be required this...

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Mar 21 2007 11:01AM

We have been getting a number of questions about the teaching of "creationism" and "intelligent design." Here's the state's position: The Oregon Science Content Standards adopted in April of 2001 clearly require the teaching of evolution. All co...

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Nov 16 2006 4:25PM

The White House, in conjunction with the National Science Foundation, is now accepting nominations of qualified candidates for the 2007 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the nation’s highest honor for mathematics a...

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Nov 8 2006 8:22AM

This is the presentation given at the 2006 Oregon Science Teachers Association's Fall Conference. It provides an overview of Oregon science education requirements, online materials and tools, and news on topics including the Presidential Award, Oregon...

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Oct 27 2006 9:24AM

This is a powerpoint presentation on the international perspective of American Education: Science Education in the United States: An International Perspective

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Oct 27 2006 9:22AM

This is a Powerpoint presentation by William Schmidt on converting to readable science textbooks and the benefits shown by historical examples: Readable Science Textbooks: An International Perspective

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Jun 5 2006 3:28PM

Click here to view the Press Release issued on May 24, 2006.

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Aug 18 2005 12:00AM

We have been getting a number of questions about the teaching of "creationism" and "intelligent design." Here's the state's position: The Oregon Science Content Standards adopted in April of 2001 clearly require the teaching of evolution. All conte...

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Aug 2 2005 11:51AM

Governor Kulongoski signed a bill into law that allows students to opt out of dissection and directs districts to offer an alternative method for students to demonstrate coursework competency. Senate Bill 383 allows K-12 students, or parents/legal guar...