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Intentional selection What do I need? − Classroom materials for teaching − Educator reference sources for committees, proposals, grants ….
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Teaching sources GEM; Gateway to Educational Materials Educator’s Reference Desk FREE Lesson Plans Page Sites for Teachers Copyright for teachers
More teaching sources Dr. Mac’s 4teachers.org Kathy Schrock’s Guide MarcoPolo education.org/home.aspx education.org/home.aspx
Educator reference sources Kids Count ERIC Nat’l Center for Education Statistics American FactFinder U.S. Dept. of Education Kansas State Dept. of Education
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