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Monday, February 4, 2013

Digital Learning Day is soon

Building upon a growing movement to leverage digital tools to support Connected Learning , the National Writing Project is calling on teachers, schools, principals, community leaders, parents, and students to participate in the second national Digital Learning Day on Wednesday, February 6, 2013. An effort of the Alliance for Excellent Education , Digital Learning Day links together a wide range of states, organizations, and corporate partners to call attention to the powerful work going on in districts, classrooms, and out-of-school programs where educators and their students are making thoughtful use of digital tools. (from the National Writing Project website)
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