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If you have any updates, ideas, and/or concerns, we’d like to hear from you. Email us at wpwp@pitt.edu.
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- Please write down one true statement about yourself. (Example: I grew up in Pgh.)
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Now write down a lie. (Example: I just won tickets to the Super Bowl! Or to hear Paul McCartney! etc.)
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Review what you have written.
You have just started either 1. Writing a memoir or 2. Writing a fiction story.
Continue building the story…
This month’s writing prompt was shared by Christine Aikens-Wolfe.
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Our Summer Institute will be held July 8-August 2 at the University of Pittsburgh! We have extended our deadline for submitting applications. Please consider applying or encouraging someone to apply.
Key Highlights for 2024:
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Teacher-Led Design: Specifically designed to rejuvenate educators' passion for teaching writing while providing them with a wealth of resources, methodologies, and a supportive professional network.
- Inquiry-Based Exploration: In-depth study of education concerns and topics.
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Unique Writing Workshops: Led by experienced writers and educators, focusing on integrating writing across disciplines.
- Teacher Retreat Day: A day centered on rest and creativity to inspire and rejuvenate our teachers.
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English Grammar Symposium: Features keynote speakers and sessions to enrich instructional strategies, in collaboration with the Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar.
- Professional Networking: Connect with the National Writing Project and the vibrant WPWP community for unparalleled support.
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Cost: FREE!
Deadline Extended to May 1: More time for our teachers to apply. Short application can be accessed here: https://www.wpwp.pitt.edu/offerings/educators
Graduate Credits: Participants earn University of Pittsburgh graduate credits at no charge, thanks to support from the University's Provost's Office.
If you have any questions or need further details, I’m here to help and can be reached via email (wpwp@pitt.edu).
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Opportunities for WPWP Fellows |
We’d like to see our WPWP Fellows participating in other professional learning opportunities, so we’ve made connections to ensure that connections can be made with ease. Please email us if you are interested in any of the opportunities below.
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Classrooms Without Borders |
We will sponsor 5 fellows who are interested in participating in the Marching Down Freedom’s Road Seminar June 16-24, 2024.
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In collaboration with the Children’s Museum, 10 spots have been reserved for the WPWP Fellows. We would love to see our community connecting with the GJL community.
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Carnegie Museum of Art Educator Residency |
Each year the WPWP collaborates with the CMOA for Empowered Educators. CMOA’s Educator Residency is an opportunity to take a deep dive into interdisciplinary classroom learning and creative inspiration.
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Dr. Sheila Carter-Jones' Book Release
Saturday, April 20 at 1 - 3 p.m.
Everyday Café, 532 N Homewood Ave.
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5th Annual Speculative Education Colloquium
Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m.
The Speculative Education Colloquium launched in April 2020 as an informal effort by Nicole Mirra and Antero Garcia to convene a community interested in dreaming of an educational otherwise. We are excited to mark our five year anniversary on May 3 with keynote speaker, Dr. Ernest Morrell!
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We are hoping to strengthen both communication and connection as we begin our 40th year as an NWP site! This year, we are enhancing our communication methods by addressing any gaps in contact information. Please complete this contact form if you haven’t already. We encourage you to share it with others who might be interested in re/connecting with the WPWP network.
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