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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 1d

Bay Area Writing Project director Hillary Walker shares her path to teaching and the Writing Project in this @narrativemag.bsky.social interview: bit.ly/46UecSD #nwpwritenow

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 5d

For many years now, James Fester has supported Write Out via features at Edutopia and in his The National Park Classroom. This year he has compiled a white paper to support teachers in thinking about taking their students outside to write. Download the PDF at bit.ly/nwp-write-ou... #writeout

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 7d

Award-winning author Derrick Barnes, National Book Award Finalist and two-time Kirkus Prize winner, joins Dr. Chandra Maxwell, an NWP teacher-leader and equity-focused literacy researcher, to discuss the power of diverse literature in education. #nwpwritenow bit.ly/100125-barnes

Voices in Action: Audio Storytelling and Civic Change

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 12d

✋🌎🌵🎉🍂Write Out is around the corner! Here is a handy checklist if you want some help getting ready. Links at writeout.nwp.org #writeout #nwpwritenow

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 14d

Inspire students to express their views, encounter new perspectives, and practice civic discourse in this interactive workshop for middle- and high-school teachers. Explore inspiring stories of American changemakers, past and present, making a difference in their communities. bit.ly/4nLGXrr

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 14d

Every child has the right to a public education, no matter their immigration status. 📚

Despite recent announcements from the Trump administration, student protections remain unchanged. We explain what it means for immigrant students and their families: go.tcf.org/safeschools

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 15d

There's a wonderful poetry group in the #nwpstudio where teachers can share and talk about poetry. Yesterday's prompt inspired by Naomi Shihab Nye's "Shoulders": Think of something you didn't think about much until it was gone. The rain. An ex. Your body pre-injury/illness. bit.ly/46P9DKv

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 16d

It's Manic Monday! Get in the spirit of #writeout (coming in Oct) by writing and sharing with others in the Write Out space in our free online community, the Write Now Teacher Studio. bit.ly/4nC3MOm

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 16d

TOMORROW: The first Teacher Research and Inquiry event in the #nwpstudio w/ Cynthia Ballenger, author of Teaching IS Inquiry and our Teacher Research & Inquiry Ambassador! These free sessions will help you explore your classroom experiences as sources of insight and inspiration. bit.ly/46yxCMJ

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 17d

The #writeout Choice Board has been updated with fresh activities to get writers outside, connecting with nature, each other, and of course, writing! Great for any time of year, but especially during Write Out, October 12-26. bit.ly/47RAjve

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 18d

Join us for the first Teacher Research and Inquiry event in the #nwpstudio w/ Cynthia Ballenger, author of Teaching IS Inquiry and our Teacher Research & Inquiry Ambassador! These free sessions will help you explore your classroom experiences as sources of insight and inspiration. bit.ly/46yxCMJ

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 19d

Every child has the right to a public education, no matter their immigration status. 📚

Despite recent announcements from the Trump administration, student protections remain unchanged. We explain what it means for immigrant students and their families: go.tcf.org/safeschools

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 20d

Today at 4p PT/7p ET! Join Kristen Turner and Troy Hicks in the #nwpstudio for a conversation that explores the ways that AI can support developing writers within a framework of effective writing instruction. bit.ly/45VXMbM

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 25d

As AI transforms our world, we need to stay true to what we know as teachers of writing. 9/18 join @teachkht.bsky.social + @hickstro.bsky.social in the #nwpstudio to explore the ways that AI can support developing writers within a framework of effective writing instruction. bit.ly/45VXMbM

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · 29d

We're excited about our partnership with fan.school for #writeout this year! Fan.school is a student-publishing platform and they've created a space just for Write Out. Sign up to get started bit.ly/4oYyaUs

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · Sep 7

TOMORROW: Come hang out for 30 minutes to talk about how weird (and funny, and interesting) spending your day with students can be. We will be joined by NWP Writers Council member Kim Culbertson, author of the recently published novel Other People's Children. #nwpstudio bit.ly/3JGmZzz

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · Sep 6

As AI transforms our world, we need to stay true to what we know as teachers of writing. 9/18 join @teachkht.bsky.social + @hickstro.bsky.social in the #nwpstudio to explore the ways that AI can support developing writers within a framework of effective writing instruction. bit.ly/45VXMbM

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · Sep 5

Back by popular demand 🥁🥁🥁 the #writeout Choice Board! Updated for this year's theme (Awaken the Senses), take a peak to get some ideas for October. bit.ly/4oSNzFP

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · Sep 4

MONDAY: Come hang out for 30 minutes to talk about how weird (and funny, and interesting) spending your day with students can be. We will be joined by NWP Writers Council member Kim Culbertson, author of the recently published novel Other People's Children. #nwpstudio bit.ly/3JGmZzz

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · Sep 3

“Together, we’re able to provide access to inspiring, contemporary literature available at Narrative for Schools and taught by educators committed to teaching writing in ways that honor student voices.” Learn more about this exciting partnership at bit.ly/3JBZK9R

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · Sep 2

In this episode of #nwpradio we visit with Jessica Rubin, author of "Embracing gentle resistance to the slow violence of traditional English curriculum." Here how one teacher pushed back against the slow violence of traditional English instruction without risking her job. bit.ly/4mNJQYL

College students are bombarded by misinformation, so this professor taught them fact-checking 101 − here’s what happened

National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · Sep 1

Helpful for research papers! Fact-checking curriculum developed at Stanford can be applied in any subject area, helping bridge the gap between approved course content and the unverified information students encounter online. bit.ly/47iTRsb

Just 2½ hours of online instruction made students a lot better at identifying misinformation on YouTube and TikTok.

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National Writing Project @writingproject.bsky.social · Aug 30

As AI transforms our world, we need to stay true to what we know as teachers of writing. 9/18 join @teachkht.bsky.social + @hickstro.bsky.social in the #nwpstudio to explore the ways that AI can support developing writers within a framework of effective writing instruction. bit.ly/45VXMbM