E-Voice
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 e-voicethe national writing project newsletter | november-december 2008 |
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upcoming events Karen Vocke Learn About "The Landscape of Rural Education" › Read about Rural Sites Network Conference keynote speaker Karen Vocke. Get Ready for the NWP Spring Meeting in Washington DC Educate Yourself on "Tapping the Potential of Urban Students" |
our writing and learning connect us |
 Watch Letters to the Next President in the ClassroomStudents used new Internet tools to publish their opinions about the economy, gas prices, health care, and education on Writing Our Future: Letters to the Next President, an online project sponsored jointly by the NWP and Google. Watch video › › Read letters on Letters to the Next President website.
Viewing a Poem as Argument: Helping Students Understand Contemporary Poetry
When her high school honors students were put off by contemporary poetry, the author found a way to engage them: have them analyze the poem as an "argument." More › New York City Writing Project Helps Teen Immigrants in Bronx High School
Bronx International High School has received accolades for its success with English language learners, success attributed in part to its emphasis on professional development. More ›  Dolores Perez NWP's 2007 Annual Report includes profiles of educators from across the network, including the General Session keynote speaker at this year's Annual Meeting, Dolores Perez, a member of the ELL Network's national leadership team. More › Helping African American Males Reach Their Academic Potential
A two-year study of African American males conducted in the author's AP English class helps her understand the different reasons students underperform and allows her to focus on the real problems affecting their achievement. More › Is Homework Working?
A special education teacher examines the usefulness of homework, how it's graded, and whether parents should be involved in helping kids finish it. More › 
NWP Publishes New Monographs on Continuity WorkThese new monographs focus on the practices that nurture ongoing professional development and provide a vital source for sustained leadership development at local sites. More › |
NWP In The News |
| Arizona Kids Write Book About the Desert Students from Tucson, Arizona, wrote essays and drew illustrations for a book titled Desert Living Is Different! to help explain desert life for new residents. The book is a project sponsored by the Southern Arizona Writing Project. More › Global Classroom Project Brings Together Children Who Are Worlds Apart
The Global Classroom Project, with help from the Spartanburg Writing Project, connects schools in South Carolina, South Africa, and California by having students share their multimedia digital stories and interact via video conferences. More › Experts Broaden Approach to Pre-K Literacy Educators and parents should allow children to tap into their creative and exploratory skills, said early childhood literacy experts at the Sept. 15 unveiling of Our Book By Us!, a children's activity book codeveloped by NWP. More › |
awards and accolades |
 Awards and AccoladesRead about the special awards won and notable books written by writing project teachers. More › Get a Little Recognition for Your Accomplishments
Writing project site leaders and teacher-consultants are invited to submit information about honors or awards they have received or articles or books they have published to Awards and Accolades for E-Voice. Deadline: December 1. |
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