Mar 31
Save the National Writing Project! #blog4nwp
The practices of the National Writing Project, from summer institutes and professional development programs to professional networking and communication between teachers of writing, are invaluable tools necessary to further the ability of students at all levels to write. Besides sharing information about best practices teaching writing, the National Writing Project does an amazing job of facilitating professional development that truly does develop professionals. With experienced NWP Teacher-Consultants teaching writing, students benefit from better practices, more engaging activities, and more relevant ideas and assignments regardless of educational level.
The decision to end funding of the NWP is akin to deciding to no longer value a person's ability to express himself or herself in writing. In an increasingly digital age, I don't think the USA can afford to no longer value writing and the ability to communicate.
Please take action to continue funding NWP. Teachers thank you. More importantly, the students of today who will become the professionals of tomorrow benefit and thank you.
