The Connecticut Writing Project
THE CONNECTICUT WRITING PROJECT ( CWP )
The CWP-Storrs , one of the oldest sites of the National Writing Project , was established at the University of Connecticut in 1982 . Since 1986 , the site has benefitted from funding from the
Aetna Endowed Chair of Writing . Through its annual Invitational Summer Institute , the CWP offers opportunities for professional growth to teachers in all disciplines who recognize the worth of using writing as a means of learning any subject matter . Improving writing skills improves thinking skills and thus leads to higher levels of achievement in all areas . In addition , the CWP offers professional development services to schools and school districts , and a variety of opportunities for students to publish their writing .
MISSION STATEMENT
The National Writing Project ( NWP ) is a professional development network that serves teachers of writing at all grade levels , primary through university , and in all subjects . The
mission of the NWP is to improve student achievement by improving the teaching of writing and improving learning in the nation ’ s schools .
The JFK Creative Writing Club was lucky enough to have two of its members recognized for their submissions to the CWP !
Abygayle-Lynn Gilbert Silver Award “ Killing with Passion ”
Maria Griffin Honorable Mention “ Tired ”