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A feature story about the Teaching Safari program
begins on page 22 of this issue.
To learn about additional teacher professional
development offerings and field trip enrichment
resources, visit BrookfieldZoo.org/TeacherClasses
For more information, contact Patricia Steinmeyer,
Manager, Professional Learning and K-12 Academics
Department at EDK12@BrookfieldZoo.org
The Professional Learning and K-12 Academics Department, including
the Teaching Safari program, is made possible in part by support from:
CDW, the Christopher Family Foundation, the Polk Bros. Foundation,
and the Women’s Board of the Chicago Zoological Society.
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