STOM: Science Teachers of Missouri

STOM: Science Teachers of Missouri
Science Teachers of Missouri is the state chapter of the National Science Teachers Association. As the state chapter, STOM works closely with NSTA on education issues at the National Level. STOM serves as a link with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, speaking for teachers on matters related to science education. Our members have assisted with national grant proposals, workshop presentations and revisions of key skills. Members of Science Teacher of Missouri are advisors for the Education Satellite Network (ESN), which is sponsored by the Missouri School Board Association. Programs produced by ESN are seen throughout the state and nation.
	STOM membership qualifies you to register for the conference at the member rate. STOM Membership Form

	STOM ByLaws

	Missouri Building a Presence for Science Network-- a collaborative effort involving Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL), STOM, and DESE. The Building a Presence (BaP) Online System is designed to create a central database of teachers, organizations, businesses and industries, and others responsible for both formal and informal science education in the state, and to provide a powerful communication platform that would allow a steady flow of information, not only among state participants but also from NSTA and the program’s National Partners to the participants through coordinator-monitored communications.

	STOM board members are following and participating in the Governor's Task Force on Mathematics, Engineering, Technology and Science (METS)

	Legislation: STOM continually works to monitor legislation affecting science education in the state and keep the membership informed. Recently, a number of bills have been introduced into the Missouri legislature which will directly impact how science is taught. Specifically these bills affect the teaching of evolution and the concept of intelligent design. 2006 HB1266 - MISSOURI SCIENCE EDUCATION ACT - Cooper, Robert W. Establishes the Missouri Science Education Act which establishes the best practices for the teaching of science courses in public elementary and secondary schools. 02/02/2006 – Referred to House Elementary and Secondary Education Committee STOM Board Position ON HB1266 03/15/2006 – Public hearing completed (House committee) 03/16/2006 – Voted do pass (House committee) 2005 HB35 - BIOLOGY TEXTBOOKS AND CURRICULA - Davis, Cynthia L. Requires that all biology textbooks sold to the public schools of the State of Missouri have one or more chapters containing a critical analysis of origins 02/10/2005 – Has been referred to Elementary & Secondary Education Committee 5/4/2005 - Public Hearing held, Elementary & Secondary Education Committee. Dr. Becky Litherland represented the STOM Board at the hearing. She distributed copies of our Legislative Alert and outlined reasons for our position. As she was last to speak she was able to address many points raised by other witnesses. Although no further action is scheduled at this time, she also reports support among committee leaders for this type of legislation. STOM Board Position on HB35 2004 HB 911 -- Standard Science Instruction (Bill) HB 911 -- Standard Science Instruction (Summary) STOM Board Position on HB 911

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