National Writing Project

National Programs In Action

Getting “Inside Inquiry”: Teachers’ Questions Transform Their Practice

Inside Inquiry, sponsored by the Teacher Inquiry Communities Network, brought together teachers from across the country to consider the practice of teacher research and plan teacher inquiry groups at their home writing project sites. More ›

Featured Resources

Rural Voices Radio

Rural Voices Radio is the first spoken-word production of the National Writing Project. The thirteen-part series features original writings by students and teachers from diverse rural regions throughout the United States. The series contains three volumes. More ›

The National Writing Project's New-Teacher Initiative: A Study of Outcomes, Design, and Core Values

This report from Inverness Research Associates contains four topic-focused sections that discuss benefits to new teachers, emerging practices, design features, and the values and infrastructure that support NTI's work. More ›

Professional Writing Retreat Handbook

Written by retreat coordinators, this handbook discusses the purpose of a writing retreat and offers advice about planning, funding, and conducting one, from pre-retreat reading to daily schedules, the role of facilitators, and post-retreat follow-up. More ›

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