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But it’s gone now, because NMSI was unable to reach agreement with Washington schools on the terms of the grant contract and we’re sad. In case you missed it yesterday, check out this Seattle Times article for the depressing details. Read more... Topics: Math \| Math Teachers \| Science \| Science Teachers \| PFL Mystery Science Theater By maureen on 01 Apr \| 0 comments Was I the only geek who liked Mystery Science Theater (MST)—the PBS show where robots sat around and made wisecracks about old sci-fi B-movies? Anyone? Bueller? Well, that’s a little bit what this blog will be like in the coming months regarding the revision of Washington’s science education standards. While we won’t likely be ribbing the standards revision a’la MST, we will be offering you front-seat commentary throughout the process. Today’s PFL Science Theater Feature: “Washington begins to revise science education standards,” Seattle P-I. Read more... Topics: Science \| Are you a millionaire? By allisonm on 06 Mar \| 0 comments When I last blogged about the possible "Math and Science High" proposed by Tri-City school districts, excitement was still abound. The big question in Sept was: Who will fund this innovative, alternative school? According to this article, clearly not anyone anytime soon. Read more... Topics: Students \| Science \| Math \| K-12 Education Reform \| College & Work Readiness \| the girls are gonna getcha. By allisonm on 25 Feb \| 1 comment No matter where we go, my husband is always looking up. "So that's how they make it have an Asian feel," he said when we were at MGM Studios at Disneyworld last year. We were standing in line for The Great Movie Ride (one of our favorites, btw) and he was, of course, looking up at the ceiling above us. The attraction is a replica of Grauman's Chinese Theatre and he had an "aha" moment as he examined the way the wood pieces fit together. Read more... Topics: Universities \| Students \| Science \| Math \| K-12 Education Reform \| Students Click, and a Quiz Becomes a Game Posted on 31 Jan The New York Times View this article >> Topics: Science \| Students \| Technology \| Don’t miss this science and math education conference! By maureen on 25 Jan \| 0 comments Next Wednesday, Jan. 30, from 7-9 a.m. the Washington Biotechnology and Biomedicine Association is hosting a series of breakfast presentations on improving K-12 science and math education. “Where?” you ask. At one of my favorite places, the Pacific Science Center! Read more... Topics: Math \| Science \| Save the Math School! By maureen on 15 Jan \| 0 comments Remember Tri-Cities’ great plans to build a math, science, technology and engineering high school? Ingenious, right? Especially with strong support from Batelle and the local science and technology sector. Well, unfortunately, it looks like the plan to open the school this fall may be derailed by funding and location concerns. Read more... Topics: Technology \| Science \| Math \| NASA Urged to Improve K-12 Education Programs Posted on 21 Dec Education Week View this article >> Topics: Math \| Science \| Science partnership delivers WASL success By maureen on 31 Oct \| 0 comments Earlier this week we posted a blog on the efforts of Carolyn Landel and the North Cascade and Olympic Science Partnership (NCOSP) at Western Washington University to improve science educaition and achievement in grades 3-10. Read more... Topics: Science \| Science Teachers \| The struggle to teach students science By maureen on 29 Oct \| 0 comments For many of us, memories of elementary school science class include gross—but simultaneously delightful—visions of experiments growing mold in different locales, studying worm-infested compost piles and writing in squid ink while learning about mollusks. This is certainly where I can trace the beginning of my love and curiosity for nature. Read more... Topics: Science Teachers \| Science \| 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9…next ›last »	Recent News Schools try to close an achievement gap with single-sex classes Posted on 09 May Boston Globe View this article >> Seattle Public Schools drops controversial office Posted on 09 May Seattle Post-Intelligencer View this article >> Sad failure of teachers and their union chiefs Posted on 08 May Seattle Times View this article >> Find More News >> Tag Cloud Achievement Gap College & Work Readiness Graduation Rates Legislature Math Math Curriculum Science Standardized Tests Students Teachers Washington WASL more tags What is a Tag Cloud?