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The National Writing Project at Kent State University (NWP-KSU) has been a National Writing Project site since 1997. NWP-KSU is committed to improving teaching and learning in Northeast Ohio through teacher leadership and professional development.

With NWP-KSU, teachers of all subjects and grade levels can:
  • Share effective practices
  • Collaborate with colleagues
  • Grow as writers
  • Improve the teaching of writing

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Write Here! Write Now!
Living the Reading-Writing Connection

Thursday, June 13, 2019
Moulton Hall at Kent State University
Keynote: Dr. Timothy Rasinski
of Kent State University
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Dr. Timothy Rasinski, professor of literacy at Kent State University, has written over 250 articles and has authored, co-authored or edited over 50 books or curriculum programs on reading education. He is author of the bestselling book on reading fluency entitled The Fluent Reader, published by Scholastic, and coauthor of the award-winning vocabulary program called Building Vocabulary, published by Teacher Created Materials. His scholarly interests include reading fluency and word study, readers who struggle, and parental involvement.  In 2010, he was elected to the International Reading Hall of Fame.

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Kernels of Wisdom:
Reclaiming Narrative Writing
in the Classroom

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Registration open!
Saturday, November 3, 2018, 9 a.m. to noon
White Hall, Kent State University
Cost: $30  Contact Hours: 3
Keynote speaker: Dr. Lori Wilfong,
author of Writing Strategies that Work:
Do This! Not That!

Join Power of the Pen and the National Writing Project at Kent State University for a morning of high-energy sessions focused on bringing out the best in students’ personal and creative narrative writing. We will explore strategies for helping students turn the kernel of an idea into a compelling story. The morning will feature a keynote followed by your choice of two of five breakout sessions. Every attendee will receive a Power of the Pen prompt book (a great resource for all teachers of writers) and a journal. Snacks are included.

The program is ideal for anyone looking for new ideas to draw out the writer in every student; perfect for Power of the Pen coaches!

Participation is limited, and registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Titles of the breakout sessions can be found on our For Educators page. Please register online by
November 1! For more information, contact nwp@kent.edu.

Invitational Summer Institute Inspires Educators

NWP-KSU held an Invitational Summer Institute at three sites in 2018: Kent State University, Midview Middle School in Lorain County, and the Mahoning Educational Service Center. Participants spent two weeks immersed in writing and reading, as they shared strategies to bring out the best in students.