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Last week the
U. S. Department of Education issued new rules that will allow states
and districts greater flexibility in implementing the No Child Left
Behind highly qualified teacher provisions. Read all about it in
this issue of NSTA Legislative Update: http://science.nsta.org/nstaexpress/nstaexpress_2004_03_22_legnet.htm Adding to the excitement of last week’s Excellence in Science,
Technology, and Mathematics Education (ESTME) Week, the White House
announced the recipients of the Presidential Awards for Excellence
in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation's highest
commendation for work in the classroom. Ninety-five secondary mathematics
and science teachers received their awards at a special awards ceremony
in Washington, DC, and participated in congressional meetings, conversations
with education leaders, and a series of professional development
activities during the weeklong celebration. For a list of the winners,
go to http://www.paemst.org/2003Awardees.cfm. Summer course registration has begun! National Teachers Enhancement Network (NTEN) is offering 15 courses for elementary, middle, and high school science teachers, and registration is open. Of special interest is a new graduate level course: Global Warming, Climate Change and our Environment. Course participants will study global warming by exploring the geography of climate change and resultant wildlife changes in the mountains and plains of the U.S. and Russia; conduct case studies on climate and wildlife changes in their local region; and evaluate how these changes are impacting the ecosystem where they live. Teachers can earn two graduate semester credits while participating in engaging activities that are relevant to their classroom teaching. For details on this and NTEN’s full list of summer courses—and
to register—go to http://www.scienceteacher.org/courses.htm.
Courses begin in early to late June and run for five to ten weeks.
Because NTEN is part of the NSTA Institute, NSTA members receive
a 10% discount on tuition. Courses fill up quickly, so register
on the Website, or call 800-282-6062 for additional information. With so much going on at NSTA’s upcoming national convention, featuring all the highlights is well nigh impossible… but following are a few gems you may want to note on your convention schedule… click here for more information: http://science.nsta.org/nstaexpress/nstaexpress_2004_03_22_extra.htm
Where
do literacy and science learning overlap? How does knowledge in
one area affect learning in the other? How can you plan your lessons
to make the most of the literacy-science connection? Crossing
Borders in Literacy and Science Instruction: Perspectives on Theory
and Practice by the International Reading Association and NSTA
Press® is now available for teachers in grades 3-12. Rich in
extensive data, literature reviews, and interpretations of current
classroom practices, this new title is an important and abundant
source of new insights. To browse the book at no charge, and to
order, click on http://store.nsta.org/showItem.asp?product=PA002X.
Sign Up to Attend Two Virtual Convention Sessions Online, in Real Time, Right at School Can’t attend the NSTA Convention this year, but don’t want to miss an important session on developing a local science assessment strategy? Wish you could see what’s new in physics content from CPO Science? Educators who register and log on to real-time virtual convention workshops at their remote-access sites during a convention can view that workshop live, individually or in groups; witness workshop demonstrations and view graphics in real time; ask questions and get immediate responses; and participate in polls, quizzes, and online chats. Live from Atlanta: Thursday, April 1, 2004–5:30 p.m. (EST) Developing
a Local Science Assessment Strategy in a Standards-based Instructional
Environment Participants
will receive the information needed to develop valid and reliable
multiple choice and extended response, standards-based science items.
This session will explore the use of project-based assessment, and
how to adjust the grading to reflect true standards-based proficiency.
For additional information, e-mail presenter Nick Micozzi at nmicozzi@plymouth.k12.ma.us. Fee
to register is $95 per school/location site (to include up to 20
viewing teachers). Thursday, April 1, 2004–2:30-4 p.m. (EST) Loop ‘em and Launch ‘em with CPO Science Physics!Presenters: Dr. Tom Hsu and Patsy DeCoster, CPO ScienceWhy
does the marble stay on the track when it turns upside down in a
loop? Where will a marble land when launched off the end of a ramp?
Join Dr. Tom Hsu and Patsy DeCoster for a hands-on Physics workshop
with marble tracks and an electronic timing system. Perform experiments
and discover physics principles through investigation. High school
physical science and physics teachers will benefit from this workshop,
as well as elementary and middle school teachers who want to learn
new physics content. FREE to register (multiple viewing encouraged). Not a member
and want to join? Visit https://ecommerce.nsta.org/membership/apply.asp! If you would rather use email to send suggestions, please send them here: nstaexpress@nsta.org Hope you found
this Monday’s edition of NSTA Express an interesting, quick
read and a worthwhile update on the latest news and information
from the National Science Teachers Association. Our goal is to save
you time by delivering information each week in short "news
bites," so if you'd like to know more, simply select the headline
quick link. NSTA continues to create resources and improve services
for science educators. If you're not already a member, we invite
you to join the crowd by going to www.nsta.org/whyjoin!
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