The deadline pressure states faced in submitting applications in the federal Race to the Top competition is now being felt at the local level, as school districts scurry to craft work plans that show how they will execute ambitious changes in education policy. Eleven states, plus the District of Columbia, have won a combined $4 billion this year…

Analyzes the Discovery Institute's "Bibliography of Supplementary Resources" submitted to the Ohio Board of Education (OBE). Discusses the real significance of the publications in the bibliography, its reliability, and its pedagogical value. (KHR)

One major part of science education is the development and revision of science curriculum. This document presents South-Western City Schools' (Grove City, Ohio) science course of study for grades K-12. It was written and adopted in accordance with the new Ohio Science Model Course of Study. This document delineates the program's philosophy, goals,…

This document is intended to give the secondary school teacher background information and general suggestions for teaching units and correlated learning activities related to energy and energy conservation. Sections are directed to: A Problem Shared by All, Causes, What is Energy?, Energy Sources, Searching for Solutions, Conservation: An Ethic…

A survey listing 21 major oceanographic concepts and several sub-concepts was mailed to all Ohio earth science teachers. Respondents indicated that most of the oceanography topics taught were geologically-oriented. Oceanography concepts relating to ecology, chemical, physical or life science are considered less important. (DH)

This study investigates whole-school and district efforts to change mathematics and science instruction at their sites during the first year of reform. Two middle schools, one high school, and one elementary school participated in this study. The Model Schools Program which is utilized in this study features a constructivist approach. Teams of…

Described is the Akron, Ohio science and mathematics program for gifted and talented students. Procedures for identifying gifted pupils are described as are program goals and activities. (DS)

Described are investigations related to fisheries education developed by the Ohio Sea Grant Education Office as a part of a series of Oceanic Education Activities for Great Lake Schools. The investigations discussed are "Yellow Perch in Lake Erie," which concerns fisheries management, and "It's Everyone's Sea: Or Is It," which…

Introduces an education reform model featuring 2 positive feedback loops: a 20-year apprenticeship system for teachers; and a continuous improvement system for classroom materials, curriculum, professional development, and classroom assessment. Continuing teacher education would emphasize deeper understanding of subject matter, mastery of improved…

A telephone survey was administered to colleges and universities with an approved science teacher education program in the state of Ohio to determine the status and to estimate the use of interactive video technology (IVD) in preservice science education programs. The following characteristics were examined: (1) overall IVD usage; (2) classroom…

The Science Mentor Program at Ruffing Montessori School East allows students to visit scientists at work. These visits, along with readings, classes, and essay assignments, help students gain a better understanding of the work of scientists and the conduct of scientific research. (MDM)

Science test results are often used to evaluate differences in achievement between males and females. Analyzes data collected in Ohio at the statewide level and suggests that it could be important to consider the rate of item omission before scores are computed. Contains 17 references. (DDR)

This self-appraisal checklist was designed by the Ohio State Board of Education to help Ohio teachers and administrators improve secondary science proqrams. The checklist is organized into seven major categories which represent essential aspects of a secondary science program, including: (1) philosophy; (2) organization and administration; (3)…

This document is a comprehensive directory of Federal offices, programs, and facilities for K-12 education in mathematics and science for the North Central Region. The purpose of this directory is to assist educators, parents, and students in attaining the National Education Goals, particularly Goal 4: "By the year 2000, U.S. students will be…

The first portion of this document presents a review of literature indicating shortages of teachers in mathematics and science. In the second portion, solution strategies are discussed. Twenty-two states have initiated financial-incentive programs, while 27 states have used training or retraining programs. Federal, state, and local efforts are…