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Hands Around the World (panel for Int'l Perspectives of Literacy Shifts) D.02
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Brainspirations: The Adventures of 3rd Grade Brainiacs
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National Council of Teachers of English Language Arts,
Standing Committee for International Concerns
Paper Brainiacs Visit Buckingham Palace
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I just started a new group: International Outreach K-12
International Outreach Programs K-12
http://education.ning.com/group/internationaloutreachk12
Posted on June 21, 2009 at 5:19pm —
Hands/Brains Around the World (Panel of Int'l Perspectives of Literacy Shifts) D.02
Understanding Literacy Shifts of the 21st Century from International Perspectives in the Latin Countries
D.02 Friday, 2:30 p.m. (G) Panel
Marriott Rivercenter/Conference Rm 7, 3rd Floor
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Mary MacKay, NCTE Committee of International Concerns
Elementary Teacher in NC, "Brainiacs Around the World"
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D.02 Friday, 2:30 p.m. (G) Panel
Marriott Rivercenter/Conference Rm 7, 3rd Floor
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Mary MacKay, NCTE Committee of International Concerns
Elementary Teacher in NC, "Brainiacs Around the World"
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Posted on November 19, 2008 at 11:21pm — 4 Comments
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- I have been on the OCTELA Board, the Ohio TAWL Groups Coordinator, IRA member for many years including positions as President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer in an Ohio district, WILLA, OCTELA, ASCD, PDK
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- 25+ years
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