Mary Kay Downes MJE

Retired CHS Odyssey YB Adviser & Chantilly HS English Chair; JEA, NSPA, CSPA, VAJTA. Defender of 1st Amendment! Retired yet very much involved!

[Mary Kay Downes MJE @mkdybq]

@bradleywilson09 @nationalJEA Both gave so much to all of us and have left a legacy that is unparalleled!

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@MattWallace888 This took place seven years ago, so therefore is old news.

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@InsideNoVA Definitely highway robbery

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@Sadie_NC @SULLY10X Journalism!

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@DrBradJohnson How about 35 or more? Tendency nowadays is to pack ‘em in tighter than sardines in a can. Hello administrations- the sardines are dead!

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@DrBradJohnson Learning to say no was a hard lesson for me to learn, but often it is necessary to not take on too much, both for your benefit and that of your students.

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@DrBradJohnson Truer words were never spoken. I am of the firm belief that we are all teachable - teachers and students alike!

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@DrBradJohnson Preach! And let’s bring back more recess with unstructured play time!

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@nationalJEA Such a wonderful fun filled opportunity for the students. And we had a great time as well.

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@nationalJEA Such a wonderful opportunity for the students and for our teaching team!

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@DrGoodloe @Chantilly_HS Such a wonderful welcome
to ‘Tilly!💜There is nothing like being a Charger!

[Mary Kay Downes MJE @mkdybq]

Use your smartphone to film subjects in Providence just as MKD did with the happy groom in Vegas!

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Join us in Providence & will share more about this pic!

[APStylebook @APStylebook]

We recently updated our guidance on the word "unique" to align with Merriam-Webster and common usage:
The word can mean one of a kind, unparalleled, having no equal, etc.; or highly unusual, extraordinary, rare, etc.
If used in the sense of one of a kind, don't use modifiers such as very, rather, etc.

For more on this, read the Merriam-Webster usage note: https://t.co/ssV1CbTLL6

[APStylebook @APStylebook]

We recently announced a change to our style for bulleted lists.
Now AP style says to use periods at the end of each sentence in a bulleted list, but use no punctuation at the end of a single word or single phrase in each section of a list.

Examples of phrases with no punctuation at the end:
• Cat videos
• Home improvement shows
• Word puzzles

[Mary Kay Downes MJE @mkdybq]

@markrmurray1028 @AmericanAir So sorry you had to deal with this!

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@DrBradJohnson If only this could actually happen!

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@BBCNews Prayers for full recovery.

[Mary Kay Downes MJE @mkdybq]

A reason for this is that most evaluation systems are geared to zero in on weaknesses. Such a shame!

[𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 @DrBradJohnson]

Did you know only 1 in 3 administrators know the strengths of their staff? How can they maximize staff potential and have them in position to be most effective for the team, if they don't know their strengths? #VPrinciples
https://t.co/HkAELRXQ7o

[Mary Kay Downes MJE @mkdybq]

You will be glad you attended! A day chock full of experts doing what they do best- ignite the love of scholastic journalism!

[Columbia Scholastic Press Association @CSPA]

📣Join us November 6, 2023, in NYC for the CSPA 83rd Annual Fall Conference at Columbia University. Presented by @cspanyc and hosted by @columbia, the conference offers sessions focused on writing, editing, photography, and more. #cspafc23

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