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Spaces and Structures, Part Two: Seeing the Shape of Thought

A sketch for nonlinear, asynchronous writing workshops that honor neurodivergent learners by replacing timed assignments with student-led spaces, concept maps, and conversation.

Spaces and Structures, Part One: The Hope

I had wanted to be a schoolteacher, to be the kind of adult I needed when I was a kid. I don't care so much about 'molding young minds,' I just wanted to be helpful to them instead of yet another barrier. Could I still do that?

Concerning Control

Mal reflects on the contradictions of classroom control that often conflict with the purpose of education.