Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Thanks, Edutopia!

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I was informed today that Dangerously Irrelevant AND LeaderTalk both made Edutopia’s short list of “edublogs they love.” Here’s the link:

Edublogs we love: Ten top stops for Internet interaction

We are distinctly honored (and oh so pleased!). Thanks!

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