Save the National Writing Project!
Derek Bok warns us that “If you think education is expensive…..try ignorance”!
As a Literacy Coach in a Title I school in the Upstate of South Carolina, I can attest to the value of participating in the National Writing Project. Not only did I become a better writer myself, but every day I use some part of my learning to help my teachers become better writing teachers. In this age of texting, blogging, and tweeting, our students are forfeiting their academic writing knowledge and understanding in favor of something that is fast, incorrect, and inaccurate. With our job market so tight nowadays, the competition is greater and our students MUST be able to compete in our national and international markets. Our students will need to be able to compose memos, grants, reports, orders, receipts, bills, and the list goes on. How will we grow our students as writers if the National Writing Project disappears and the professional development opportunities for our teachers disappear with it?
PLEASE reconsider your support of the National Writing Project! America’s children need good writing teachers!
Sincerely,
Rebecca Moore
Literacy Coach
Upstate Writing Project
South Carolina
NOTE: The School District of Oconee County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or handicap in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities. Earnestine Williams, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services, Marge Bright, 504/ADA/ Coordinator, and Diane England, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction (Title II) have been designated to handle inquiries or complaints regarding any discrimination matter. Their offices are located at 414 S. Pine St., Walhalla, SC 29691. They may be contacted at 864.886.4400 if you have questions.
