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Texas State Legislature may curb Texas Board of Education powers
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Connie Weber Apr 16.
what brings you renewal?
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Here's a resource: the Bipedalia blog. "Creationists in Government."
Here you'll find a well-informed Canadian scientist's perspective--he' a great writer, too--and a valuable contributor on Fireside.
Texas State Board of Education Decides Science Standards
(Thanks Connie....Here is a March 28th email circulating among Texas Biology teachers that says the same:)
Friday’s decisions concerning science curriculum standards in Texas can be summed...
Hi Becky,
Here's part of a recent article by the Associated Press; I saw it in edweek.
Texas Ed Board's Vote a Mixed Bag for Evolution
By The Associated Press
Austin, Texas
"Texas science teachers will no longer be required to teach weaknesse...
Several years ago, my husband Dr. Dan Wivagg, Honors/premed Biology professor at Baylor Univ. , spoke before the Texas SBOE at their Science textbook hearings. He was scheduled to speak to them at 2:00 pm, but his turn didn't come up until 11:00 p...
Nature replenishes those things lost in a day. Nature brings wonder, curiosity, time frozen watching a bird or butterfly, and brings hope for all to come. Becky
Jody-glad you are aboard, too.....this is great to be able to talk to ATA teachers...what a wonderful group....glad to be a part of this contributing site...kids are our future and teachers are the inspiration... Becky
Connie-I just joined and tried to add a picture...but couldn't...could you send me directions in easy terms on how to do it? Becky Cassell Wivagg
Hi, everyone, this is Becky Cassell Wivagg...a 1999 ATA.....Jody Hodges has been emailing me about possibly having a reunion...are there any 1999ers out there? LOVE to hear from you!! Connie, thank you for getting us together.....and for all you c...
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- Tell about your involvement in education, and your ideals for collegial sharing
- Disney American Teacher Award 1999 Honoree. I retired from Texas Education Service Center as an Elementary Science Specialist for 80 school districts in central Texas. Currently I work part time as a trainer for GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Better the Environment) and write with 33 years in education.
- About Me:
- I live on acreage/in a log cabin 25 miles east of Dallas with a mastiff (Big) and 5 horses. Since I lost my husband, Dr. Dan Wivagg, a Biology Professor, Baylor University, I have retired and moved closer to my grandchildren, enjoy gardening (Master Gardener), environmental work and volunteering, and installed a wind turbine recently. I want to reconnect with the 1999 Disney American Teacher Award honorees through this network.
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- At 5:27pm on April 13, 2009,
Connie Weber said…
- Is that a Timberframe cabin? Looks lovely. Great dog, too! (Glad the picture-posting worked out!)
- At 5:26pm on April 13, 2009,
- Hi Becky,
A log cabin! My dream. I have horses, too: two Morgans. I also have a German Shepherd, some chickens, and 7 cats. Absolutely NEED to be out in the country; it nurtures my soul. I go running in the wild lands around, also take students out into the woods regularly, and emphasize nature education in class. So we have these things in common.
We'll be very happy to hear about your experiences in science and environmental education here. Oh--also, would love to hear about gardening, and your wind turbine! Have any pictures?
Becky, join in on Fireside Learning, share your knowledge, your views, your passion for learning! Welcome.
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