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WISD travels abroad for one event

by | Apr 26, 2017 | Education

Sareem Elkhalid presents Palestine as her country by showing historical items, the Arabic alphabet and phrases in Arabic for the World of Wylie event, Thursday, April 20. (Brooke Hoffard/The Wylie News)

 

By Brooke Hoffard

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When having a desire to travel the world and living a busy lifestyle collide, WISD was able to provide passports to the community for one worldly experience.

Opening the door to many cultures within the district, the second annual World of Wylie offered students the opportunity to showcase a country of their choice, Thursday, April 20 at Harrison Intermediate School.

For the full story see the April 26 issue and the e-Edition at https://www.etypeservices.com/Wylie%20NewsID245/default.aspx

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