Susan Harris MacKay and Matt Karlsen provide consulting, coaching, and mentorship to educators who are seeking companionship and community in creating and sustaining inquiry-based, aesthetically rich, democratic learning environments and experiences for young children and themselves. Former directors of Opal School in Portland, Oregon. Author: Story Workshop: New Possibilities for Young Writers (Heinemann, 2021). Membership is open at the Studio for Playful Inquiry.
Write right now.
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I'm hearing it constantly: In these wild times, it's really important for everyone to write. Maybe that's a message you're hearing, too. But you might be wondering where to start - or what that call has to do with your work with young people. We've designed an antidote to that: a short series to get you started. Over just four meetings - each designed to attend live or at your convenience - we'll help you put pen to paper in a way that you'll find meaningful. And it's cheap - we've got pick your price options at $45, $75, and $125 (with Transform Plan members included at no additional cost and the discounted rate for all other Studio members.) If none of those prices work for your budget, please let us know what does - because we really believe that it matters that you write right now. Let's share some stories. |
Center for Playful Inquiry
Susan Harris MacKay and Matt Karlsen provide consulting, coaching, and mentorship to educators who are seeking companionship and community in creating and sustaining inquiry-based, aesthetically rich, democratic learning environments and experiences for young children and themselves. Former directors of Opal School in Portland, Oregon. Author: Story Workshop: New Possibilities for Young Writers (Heinemann, 2021). Membership is open at the Studio for Playful Inquiry.
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