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Making Change Manifest: A Mom/Then Me/Then Them

In which Emma talks about re-defining education and publishing and why she thinks that needs to happen. Also: her mother’s cooking, which is delicious. Continue reading »

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Making Change Manifest: On How We Teach and How We Learn

In which Emma thinks a bit about teaching and art and craft and instinct, as well as what Wooly Willy can teach us. Continue reading »

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Making Change Manifest: What We Read, Why We Read It, And How We Could Get Around It

In which Emma starts thinking about how we can change the way we teach, the way we read, and the way we live. Continue reading »