E-Voice
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e-voicethe national writing project newsletter | march-april 2008 |
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Last Days to Register for the NWP Spring Meeting!Come to the Spring Meeting in Washington, DC, April 3–4, 2008, to educate Congress about the great work you do. Sonia Nieto will deliver the Friday keynote speech, "What Keeps Teachers Going—in Spite of Everything?" Deadline: March 21 More › Also join your colleagues at: |
teachers' voices |
Eduholic: Blogging Teacher-Consultant Gets National AttentionEmmet Rosenfeld, a teacher-consultant for the Northern Virginia Writing Project, writes a blog for Teacher Magazine that reaches a responsive audience of teachers around the country. More ›
The Research Paper: Engaging Students in Academic Writing
Cindy Heckenlaible, a teacher of high school freshmen, engages her students in writing their research paper—and eliminates plagiarism—by having them write a historical account in first person. More › Robert Roth argues that if students are to execute successful research projects, they need to put their own stamp on their work and also need explicit instruction in the skills necessary to carry out this task. More ›
Why Are the Asian American Kids Silent in Class?
Author Carol Tateishi probes into why Asian American kids are silent in class—a difficult question that dates back several generations. More › |
NWP at Work |
| Maine’s Laptop Initiative Improves Student Writing The Maine Department of Education is providing a laptop to every middle school student and teacher. Through programs offered by Maine Writing Project teacher-consultants, teachers learn to use the laptops effectively to improve student writing skills. More ›
Eleven New Sites Added to NWP Network
Eleven new sites have joined NWP's network—moving the NWP toward its goal of having a writing project site within reach of every teacher. More › 
NWP Welcomes Associated International Sites in Hong Kong and MaltaIn 2007 the NWP formally conferred the designation of Associated International Site on two writing project sites outside the United States, one in Hong Kong and one in Malta. The directors reflect on how their sites embody the NWP model in their cultures. More › |
NWP Resources |
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An Annotated Bibliography of Resources on Rural Poverty Pursuing their interest in the impact of poverty on rural students, Ann Healy-Raymond and Kathy Rowland from the Rural Sites Network compiled this bibliography. 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: April 18. |
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