New literacy teachers! This Award is for you. Join a legacy of early career educators of color by applying for the 2024 MCTE Early Career Educator of Color Award!
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Sowing Seeds of Joyful Learning: English Teachers in Full Bloom
Saturday, March 9, 8:30 AM - 4:00PM
Mott Community College, Flint
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And that’s a wrap on our #ProjectLITBookClub reveal! Thanks again to all the students, educators, and authors who celebrated with us. Here’s a look back at all 28 YA selections. And here’s to a great year of reading in 2024! 📚💚
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MCTE's Think Spring Conference: Sowing Seeds of Joyful Learning: English Teachers in Full Bloom! will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Mott Community College in Flint. More information coming soon. #Miched#NCTEVillage@NCTE
Teachers of Color:
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