Posts filed under:National Writing Project

Keeping the Promise of the 21st Century:

Bringing Classroom Teaching into the Digital Age – A Policy Brief (pdf, 4 pages) 2009 Project: National Writing Project Authors: Laura Stokes, Pam Castori, Katherine Ramage Type: Brief Publication: May 2009 Abstract The National Writing Project’s four-year Technology Initiative was aimed at promoting […]

Reflections on the Success of NWP Teacher Leadership:

A Dynamic Cycle of Teaching, Learning and Leading (pdf, 30 pages) 2009 Project: National Writing Project Authors: Barbara Heenan Type: Essay Publication: March 2009 Abstract For decades teacher leadership has been widely promoted by policy makers and education leaders as a prime strategy for […]

Investing in the Improvement of Education:

Lessons to be Learned from the National Writing Project (pdf, 54 pages) 2008 Project: National Writing Project Authors: Mark St. John, Laura Stokes Type: Report Publication: December 2008 Abstract This paper defines the concept of “improvement infrastructure” and “educational capital” for education, and it […]

A Bridge to Somewhere – Investing in the NWP

2008 Project: National Writing Project Authors: Mark St. John, Laura Stokes Type: Slide presentation Publication: November 2008 A Bridge to Somewhere – Investing in the NWP: The Creation of Educational Capital (pdf, 29 pages) Abstract This document comprises the slide presentation and extensive notes […]

Evaluator’s Perspective on the Importance of Federal Support of the NWP

2008 Project: National Writing Project Authors: Mark St. John, Laura Stokes Type: Slide presentation and handout Publication: April 2008 An Evaluator’s Perspective on the Importance of Federal Support of the National Writing Project Slide presentation (pdf, 29 pages) Handout (pdf, 1 page) Abstract This is […]

Teachers’ Assessments Of Professional Development Quality, Value, & Benefits:

Results From Seven Annual Surveys Of Participants In National Writing Project Summer Institutes Executive Summary (pdf, 11 pages) Full Report (includes above Summary) (pdf, 84 pages) 2008 Project: National Writing Project, U. S. Department of Education Authors: Laura Stokes, Mark St. John […]

NWP: Results from Satisfaction Survey and Follow-up Survey

2006 Project: National Writing Project, U. S. Department of Education Authors: Kathleen Dickey, Judy Hirabayashi, Allison Murray, Mark St. John, Laura Stokes With assistance of: Laurie Senauke Type: Report Publication: December 2006 The National Writing Project-Client Satisfaction and Program Impact: Results from a […]

NWP: Living in the Age of Accountability

2006 Project: National Writing Project Authors: Mark St. John, Laura Stokes, Kathleen Dickey, Allison Murray, Laurie Senauke Type: Slide presentation Publication: November 2006 The National Writing Project – Living in the Age of Accountability: A Pop Quiz! (pdf, 33 pages) Abstract This is a […]

An Evaluator’s Perspective on Federal Support of the NWP

2006 Project: National Writing Project Authors: Mark St. John, Laura Stokes Type: Slide presentation Publication: April 2006 An Evaluator’s Perspective on Federal Support of the National Writing Project (pdf, 36 pages) Abstract This is a presentation that Inverness Research Associates prepared for the National […]

The National Writing Project’s New Teacher Initiative:

A Study Of Outcomes, Design And Core Values 1. Introduction and Overview (pdf, 10 pages) 2. The Benefits to New Teachers of the National Writing Project’s New Teacher Initiative (pdf, 25 pages) 3. The Emerging Practices of the National Writing Project’s New […]