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by , posted on 8:31 AM, August 3, 2021
The August edition of the Science Update from MDE Science Specialist John Olson is now available.
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News
- Science Standards rulemaking nearly done
- Transition to the new standards
- Science Specialist transition
Teacher Events and Workshops
- MnSTA Conference to be virtual again
- Online training
Teacher and Schools Awards and Opportunities
- Presidential Awards
- Green Ribbons Schools Award and GreenStep School support
- Other Awards and awardees
School Programs and Resources
- Update science safety documents
- Science of Summer Olympics
- Class competitions and challenges
- New curriculum resources
Student Programs and Competitions
- Science and Engineering competitions
You can view a copy of the Update here. A pdf version of the Update is available here. Feel free to share it with your colleagues. Frequent announcements of opportunities are posted on the MnSTA, website, Facebook page, and Twitter feed @mnsta1.
John Olson
I am retiring August 3. Questions for the MN Dept. of Education should be sent to mde.academic-standards@state.