Welcome to the CSU Writing Project, an affiliate of the National Writing Project. Since our site began in 2003, our mission has been to improve the teaching of writing by offering meaningful professional development for K-16 educators as well as innovative writing programs for students and communities. Informed by a social justice perspective, we are committed to providing equity and access to high-quality literacy programs for all learners.
2022-23 PROGRAM
FOR TEACHERS
During the 2021-2022 school year, we are hosting the "Storytelling for Social Justice Institute" for K-12 educators in any discipline that is based on a model developed by Dr. Lee Anne Bell. During the institute, we will take a critical look at the problematic narratives that are currently circulating around the nation about students, teachers, and schools.
To address these challenges, we will work together in community to:
To address these challenges, we will work together in community to:
- take a deep dive into the STSJ framework
- develop powerful counter-narratives that center anti-bias teaching
- learn practical classroom strategies related to the STSJ model that integrate equity-centered writing, making, and embodied movement
- hone our own skills as teacher-leaders and advocates who are intent on develop a more just and peaceful world
Application for this program has closed.