“My goal going into the Writing Institute had been to change student attitudes about writing, much like mine had been changed. I wasn’t sure I was successful until the day writing was canceled to attend an assembly and my students let out a collective sigh of sadness. I couldn’t believe I had finally done it - helped my students learn to love writing.”
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CCSD teacher and SNWP Teaching Consultant, Stacey Dallas Johnston, reflects on being a teacher during this moment in our nation. In her piece, "My Hands Will Ache and My Voice Will Shake, But I’ll Be the Change That Helps Protect My Students," Johnston writes, "I want my students and my own children to be able to … Continue reading TC featured on Education Post
YA Lit Summit
SNWP is proud to be one of several groups helping to sponsor the programming of this unique and special Summit on the Research and Teaching of YA LIT. The summit will be a convergence of YA authors, academics, librarians, researchers, and teachers around the relevant topic of young adult literature. Please visit ethicalela.com or yawednesday.com … Continue reading YA Lit Summit
Registration Open
SNWP is proud to announce that Early Bird Registration for our Summer Youth Writing Camps opened on March 1, 2018. Register before mid-April to get the discount. Writing Fusion: Let Writing Take You Places (Grades 1 – 6) Our emphasis is on creating life-long writers who feel confident and comfortable in all steps of … Continue reading Registration Open
Congratulations new TCs
SNWP is proud to announce four new Teacher Consultants (TCs). It is with great excitement that we welcome Holland Meyer, Sandra Matusiak, Kali Copplin, and Kelly Collier as Teacher Consultants in our organization. Each of these esteemed teachers completed our Writing Institute during the 2017-2018 school year during which they explored what it means to … Continue reading Congratulations new TCs
