Category Archive for "Bioscience" |

Make sure it all adds up (Arizona Republic editorial)

[Source: Richard deUriarte, Arizona Republic] — High school mathematics in Arizona isn’t exactly rocket science. But would it be more valuable if it were? Or, at least, a bit more like rocket science? A little tougher? A wee bit more demanding? A panel of educators and business leaders recently reported to Gov. Janet Napolitano that, […]

Reinventing the American High School for the 21st Century: A Position Paper

[Source: Pathways to College Network] — In this paper, the Association for Career and Technical Education makes a series of nine recommendations to help bring high schools in line with 21st century needs, including establishing a clear system goal of career and college readiness for all students, creating a school culture that stresses personalization, creating […]

Flagstaff Mayor Donaldson nurtures bioscience up north

Flagstaff Mayor Joe Donaldson knows a good thing when he sees it. It comes as no surprise, then, that he has been a strong supporter of the state's bioscience industry from the very start. Since that time, Donaldson has set out to guide Northern Arizona in developing its own research community—enabling the region to make its own mark on the state's bioscience landscape.

New math: Educating the 21st century workforce

[Source: W.P Carey School of Business, Arizona State University] — The global marketplace is a single, level playing field where competition has become a matter of survival of the fittest, according to Thomas L. Friedman in his best-selling book “The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century.” This new reality creates a […]

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Panel recommends radical reform of American education

[Source: Lori Olszewski and Diane Rado, Chicago Tribune] — Frustrated with piecemeal school reform across the nation, a prestigious panel Thursday endorsed a radical overhaul of U.S. education, including a chance for most students to cut short their high school careers and go on to community college or vocational training. The report from the New […]

Rodel Foundation names Exemplary Teachers in Maricopa County

Seventeen teachers in Maricopa County’s neediest schools were finalists in the Rodel Exemplary Teacher Initiative award competition. Nine teachers received the award and were profiled in the Arizona Republic. Click here to view a slide show of the winning teachers. Click here to learn more about the runners-up. For stories about recipients in Pima County […]

Teens get a taste of medical, science careers

[Source: Charles Kelly, Arizona Republic] — No, the sliced brains weren’t all that icky. Actually, they were fascinating for many of the 25 Dysart Unified School District students who toured Sun Health Research Institute last week in connection with the “Apple a Day” educational program. “My favorite part was the brains,” said Desiree Boniface, 18, […]

Bioscience teacher added to Arizona P-20 Council

At the November 13, 2006 meeting of the Governor’s P-20 Council, Dr. Rufus Glasper, Council Chair, announced that Xan Simonson, Biotechnology Academy Coordinator for Mesa Public Schools, would join the Council as a teacher representative.

Deer Valley USD details changes: Biology in, other courses out

[Source: Joey Airdo, Independent Newspapers] — Biology class will be mandatory next year. Other courses, like human relations and technology exploration, will no longer exist, while similar concepts will be taught in other broader courses. These are a few changes Deer Valley Unified School District high school students can expect in the 2007-08 school year. […]