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Relying on the unique gifts of childhood to question what it means to be a citizen world-maker in the midst of uncertainty. @sharrismackay & @matt_karlsen

Joined January 2021
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When it hit a year ago, we knew that the pandemic would be a portal, but we didn't know where it would take us. Now, we are launching a new project to build from the work we began at Opal School. Join our mailing list! bit.ly/CPIMail @matt_karlsen @sharrismackay
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Investigate all the arts have to offer us and the children we grow with, featuring teaching artists @GeorgiaHeard1, Jesús Oviedo, Miriam Beloglovsky, and @SophieAnneEdwa1 storyworkshop.studio/ @Playfulinquiry
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In the Studio For Playful Inquiry, we're growing from January's attention to Rhythms to a focus on the feelings of Play. We're looking forward to tomorrow's conversation with @kjinquiry to spark the inquiry. Join us? storyworkshop.studio
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We're kicking off the storyworkshop.studio month with @zinnfi in two hours. Join us!
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"We as a society cannot make a lasting, positive impact on children of any age if we do not understand or support the needs of the adults who are caring for and teaching children." @143neighbor Join us!
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"Nurturing children’s relationships with their communities has numerous benefits both for the children (who engage in meaningful learning) and the adults (who come to see the world in new ways). When given the opportunity, 1/
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children add a unique perspective about cultural, social, political, and moral questions to civic discourse. ...children were engaged as contemporary—rather than hypothetical or future—members of their communities, capable of constructing and communicating complex ideas." 2/
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"In this context, democracy is not about individuals stating their views as loudly as they can in order to win an argument; nor is it about self-advocacy, persuasion, or majority rule. Rather, it is about creating a community that works for each individual 1/
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to every aspect of the day - from the way children are welcomed in the morning, to the formation of classroom rules, to negotiating plans for the day in morning meeting, to engaging in long-term projects. Every moment of every day is grounded in a democratic vision." 4/
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Hoping you’ll join us this month as we explore citizening together! storyworkshop.studio
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Hoping you’ll join us this month as we explore citizening together! storyworkshop.studio
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What a wonderful experience that was! Thank you for hosting us!
This is it, it’s actually happening! We’re gathering today for the Playful Inquiry Institute with Matt Karlsen & Susan Harris McKay! What an opportunity! #grateful #playfulinquiryinstitute #professionallearning #playfulinquiry #institute #reflectivepractive #reflection #joy
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What a treat it’s been to learn with teachers in Juneau this week. Grateful for the experience.
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