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The real thing: not sugar that looks like salt

Posted on July 25, 2018 by Liz Barron

“Your stories matter” said the poet. “They are how you make yourself known to others. They are a way of stretching out your hand to someone else.” Damian says that the mistake most newbie poets make is that they feel … Continue reading →

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Why Debate skills matter

Posted on April 20, 2018 by Liz Barron

Originally posted on Sierra's Peace Corps Armenia Blog:
Gayane in a debate Today I (finally) closed out my Let Girls Learn grant, which was used to start a debate team at my school. I wanted to share some of…

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