PinnedEmily PopekinModern ParentThe Everything ProvidersAbout 10 years ago, an education consultant named Jamie Vollmer wrote a list. If you are a teacher or a school administrator, there’s a…Nov 11, 20204Nov 11, 20204
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Emily PopekinRunner's LifeChasing a BodyContent warning: This essay includes mentions of body dysmorphia.Oct 3110Oct 3110
Emily PopekNotes from the School Pickup Line2:40 p.m.: I know I have to leave in five literal actual minutes to pick up my kid from school, but I really just want to finish this…Sep 27, 2021Sep 27, 2021
Emily PopekNo One Is Coming Out Of This Ahead“What if instead of ‘behind,’ this group of kids is advanced because of this?”Jun 28, 2020Jun 28, 2020
Emily PopekI Thought I Was A C.J. Cregg But Really I’m A QuarkOne woman I know got Joey Lucas from “The West Wing,” the calm, clever and capable political pollster played by Marlee Matlin.Apr 9, 2020Apr 9, 2020
Emily PopekinEpilogueWriting Lessons From The ClashI’ve just finished up listening to “Stay Free: the Story of the Clash,” the 8-episode podcast narrated by Chuck D, and besides totally…Feb 4, 20201Feb 4, 20201
Emily PopekWhat to Do When Your Pitch Gets StolenGetting taken advantage of can seem like part of the business.Oct 9, 20191Oct 9, 20191
Emily PopekMy Relationship With Amazon Is Longer Than My MarriageDear Amazon,Apr 24, 20181Apr 24, 20181