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.
- Source: https://cwp.uconn.edu/overview/
The JFK Creative Writing Club was lucky enough to have two of its
members recognized for their submissions to the CWP!
Shannon Collins
Silver Award
“One More Lap”
Ayla Peterson
Honorable Mention
“Run”