National Writing Project

"Writing still matters because it takes me to places I didn't know were inside me. It brings up cherished memories and helps me get clearer about what I think. It's a Magical Mystery Tour." ~Lynn Hammond, South Coast Writing Project (Get the book: bit.ly/4iYnwga)

If you've enjoyed #writeout this year, consider visiting The NWP Shop to show your support. We have new Write Where We Stand sweatshirts, journals, water bottles, t-shirts, stickers, hats, and more! shop.nwp.org/collections/...

Today we feature "If This River Could Speak," a new place-based writing choice from The Poet Speaks Podcast with host Amanda Eke and Puerto Rican poet and educator, Mario José Pagán Morales. Watch the video and be inspired to #writeout! bit.ly/4zP6hD2

Our new #writeout partner, lilyPD, has created not one but *three* classroom-ready activities to support place-based writing! Find them all at bit.ly/3WCpF7L

Tomorrow is the National Day on Writing and what better way to celebrate than with #writeout Ambassador and comic-poet, Grant Snider! Grant will be interviewed by Nebraska educator, Diana Weis. Oct 20, 4p PT/7p ET #whyiwrite youtu.be/E7tz6BXW470

It is not too late to join the Write Out Challenge! The Challenge continues in the Write Now Teacher Studio over this next week. Participate in all 7 prompts and earn a Write Out Challenge Badge. #writeout bit.ly/4jjVr33

We're coming into the final stretch of week one of #writeout and we wanted to give our wonderful partners a shoutout and thank you! writeout.nwp.org/become-a-wri...

Add your class or event to the new #writeout map! writeout.nwp.org/write-out-map/

The Write Where We Stand #writeout Choice Board includes new choices for this year and a PDF with QR codes is available to print and share. writeout.nwp.org/2026-choice-...

Updated for 2026, the #writeout Choice Board is full of place-based writing ideas for all ages. Write Out begins Sunday! writeout.nwp.org/2026-choice-...

Writing still matters! Our latest Writers Council member Sarah Crowne shares why she writes and be sure to check out her latest book, Tune In. #whyiwrite bit.ly/crowne-why-i...

Write Out begins on Sunday and if you're looking for a place to publish student writing for free, our partner @fanschool.bsky.social has just the thing! #writeout go.fan.school/write-out

Our latest book, Writing Still Matters, positions writing as a deeply human act of thinking, meaning-making, and civic participation. The text is organized around core principles of effective instruction and is available today. bit.ly/4iYnwga

"It is part of our legacy in our constantly evolving world...And, as children’s author, Avi, states, ‘Writers don’t write writing; they write reading’ and reading is a critical skill for life-long learning.” —Sandy Shacklady-White, West Chester Writing Project Get to the book bit.ly/4iYnwga

How do we cultivate confident writers when AI tools can draft and summarize at the click of a button? Our latest book, Writing Still Matters, shows how agency is built when students are positioned as critical decision-makers rather than passive technology users. bit.ly/4iYnwga

We're honored to be a recipient, alongside the Ohio Writing Project and the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, of a National Park Foundation Open OutDoors for Kids grant! #writeout bit.ly/4xNTxuT

If you want to learn more about #writeout, drop in tomorrow at 4p PT/7p ET! bit.ly/3SAsRiE

Write Out is just about two weeks away and we can't wait to get outside and start writing! We put together this checklist to help you get started, and all links are available at writeout.nwp.org. Don't miss the educators guide and the new interactive map! #writeout

In this NWP Radio episode you will learn about a Spencer Foundation funded partnership between the Philadelphia Writing Project, the School district of Philadelphia, and the Colored Girls Museum. bit.ly/3V6CMxk

Join author Meenoo Rami tomorrow at 4p PT/7p ET for the kick-off of our September book study of A Teacher's Guide to Using AI. bit.ly/4wQDADJ

Beginning Tuesday, join author @meenoo.bsky.social for a study of her latest book, A Teacher's Guide to Using AI. Share questions, reflections, ideas, and connections along the way. The book study begins with a kickoff conversation on Sep 1. A discount code for the book is available. bit.ly/4wQDADJ

Three Writing Project teacher-researchers join @noredink.bsky.social for a conversation about building classroom community. A perfect way to kick off the new school year! bit.ly/3UT5l16

Tomorrow! What might it look like to include historical primary sources in the text sets we use to support civic argument writing? Join Javaha Ross and Trey Smith for a conversation about sources and strategies from their work with the Library of Congress. bit.ly/4iitTKz

Day 3 of our Writing Still Matters challenge. Jump in and share your favorite writing tool and those of your students. bit.ly/4wSfvNU

This online course is an opportunity to engage with experts and colleagues as a community of learners to utilize AI to effectively impact teaching and learning in the K-12 classroom. Early-bird pricing ends Friday! bit.ly/3S2Z6qE

Do you believe writing still matters? Are you thinking about the why’s and how’s of teaching student writers? On Monday we're kicking off a 5-day challenge in the Write Now Teacher Studio to share where you're at and to learn from others. bit.ly/4wSfvNU

As the school year approaches for many (or is already underway!), we invite you to join the Write Now Teacher Studio, a free online community for writing teachers to share experience, questions, and inspirations. #nwpstudio studio.nwp.org

Designed for English teachers, this course focuses on sentence-level improvement strategies for their students. Using a method the co-instructors developed called “the sentence-composing approach,” participants practice sentence strategies used by many authors. bit.ly/sentence-com...

This month join colleagues in sharing your summer self. What are noticing, making, reading, dreaming bout? studio.nwp.org/posts/104062...

July 9: Plan the First 20 Days to scaffold working memory and build student learner-owned strategy toolkits! Using the book Building Executive Function and Motivation in the Middle Grades, join colleagues in planning the First 20 Days (grades 4-10). bit.ly/3Rlzxk8

#writeout happens in October, but if you're curious what resources are available to plan an event or even just what exactly Write Out is, drop in! bit.ly/4uQDOdK

Journals, hats, water bottles! Help spread the word about #writeout and the National Writing Project with some fun stuff from The NWP Shop. shop.nwp.org/collections/...

I’m writing an article about teaching writing in a K-8 setting because I improve standardized test scores while flatly reusing to teach to the test. Any #teachers out there with a similar experience? I’d like to interview you. Reposts appreciated! @writingproject.bsky.social @ncte.org #edusky

Join the Write Every Day Challenge in the Write Now Teacher Studio! It's fun and easy, plus you get a nifty badge when you complete the 5-day challenge. bit.ly/4oHCtnB

What's one moment this last school year that shifted your thinking? In your practice, what are things you want more of and what do you want less of? Join colleagues in the #nwpstudio to share and reflect. #EduSky bit.ly/3SOwCRe

The Write Now Teacher Studio is a free online community by teachers for teachers. If you're looking for a place to share your experience or questions about teaching writing, K-university, this is a great place to start. studio.nwp.org

Throughout June, in the #nwpstudio, look for opportunities to reflect on your teaching, your students, and your learning. Together with colleagues, revisit successes, challenges, unexpected discoveries, and the questions that continue to shape your practice. bit.ly/3ShRDDF

The Boise State Writing Project Summer Institute will be reading When Challenge Brings Change in June. Each chapter features one teacher writing about a breakthrough in their practice. This year's fellows will post thoughts in the Write Now Teacher Studio and you're invited! bit.ly/4vay0vB

Tomorrow, 10a PT/1p ET, don't miss "The Evolving Educator: Building an Intential Relationship Between Your Practice and AI"! bit.ly/4ty39YG

What is Write Out? When is it? Why should I do it? Are there resources available to help me? Today at 4p PT/7p ET, drop in the #nwpstudio to learn how #writeout supports place-based writing and get all your questions answered! bit.ly/3PgJTk

Tomorrow: Join the Seven Bridges Writing Project for an interactive session with the rich writing activities in Tell It Slant. Based in nonfiction, the tools in this book help students and teachers find the joy of writing in both reflective and analytical contexts. #nwpstudio bit.ly/4djOOKs

Perfect for any writer that wants to show their love for the National Writing Project, this soft-cover journal ($10) contains 160 pages of lined paper, elastic closure, a ribbon page marker, and a document pocket inside the back cover. Comes in purple, turquoise, or orange. bit.ly/4weosBf

Join the National Writing Project's Write Now Teacher Studio for a month-long celebration of teaching and the people who do this human-centered, care-based work. Look for engagements that invite you to reflect on your work and the mentors who shaped you. #teacherappreciationweek studio.nwp.org

Some Writing Project sites around the country offer programming for youth! Find your local site and see what's available. news.uark.edu/articles/812...

New Release! The guided workshops depicted in this book offer seven, ready-to-implement instructional units that walk secondary language arts teachers through practical, day-one engagements to get writers collaborating and connecting with one another. Get it in The NWP Shop: bit.ly/4ehTWjf

🌎 Happy Earth Day! To celebrate, we invite you to the #WriteWhereWeStand 5-day challenge in the #nwpstudio. Inspired by this year's #writeout theme, it's an opportunity to reflect and connect about place-based writing with other teachers. bit.ly/4tvfIVw

We're thrilled to have Writing Project teacher-leader Meenoo Rami on #nwpradio to discuss her latest book, A Teacher's Guide to Using AI! bit.ly/41z9g3u

Tomorrow: 826 National hosts "Margins to Microphone: Writing as a Path to Education and Emotional Equity," a conversation about writing as a meaningful way to address emotional wellness in youth and improve literacy. 11a PT/2p ET bit.ly/3PV11ft

This lesson helps students (8th grade and up) learn about how the removal of Indigenous people from their land and presents an opportunity for young people to explore their own connection to the land through art and poetry. bit.ly/420TdeM

Poetry Month and Earth Day are a perfect time to consider how thematic units can create meaningful experiences. In the Write Now Teacher Studio, you’ll see resources and conversations around launching a thematic unit, building student engagement, and designing writing opportunities. bit.ly/4cbWnBd