May is here which means the school year is coming to a close and summer is almost here. May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Month. The National Writing Project is, “…providing gifts of gratitude for teachers who have supported student writers in finding their voice, as well as invitations to materials and resources that can support…Continue Reading The National Writing Project Appreciates You!
Year: 2024
Registration Is Open for 2024 Summer Institute
Writing for Today and Tomorrow: Social Justice Issues and Identities June 24th – June 27th 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM Registration is open for the Central California Writing Project 2024 Summer Open Institute, Writing for Today and Tomorrow: Social Justice and Identities. During this hybrid open institute, from June 24th to June 27th, teachers will…Continue Reading Registration Is Open for 2024 Summer Institute
Celebrating Reimaginings of Historical, Literary, & Artistic Representations
Saturday, April 27th, 2024 9:30am – 1:30pm Join us this Saturday, April 27th from 9:30am to 1:30pm in Celebrating Reimagining of Historical, Literary, & Artistic Representations at the Museum of Art & History in Santa Cruz. Alongside the London Nelson Legacy Initiative and Santa Cruz County Office of Education, the Central California Writing Project will…Continue Reading Celebrating Reimaginings of Historical, Literary, & Artistic Representations
It’s Time for Poetry with the National Writing Project!
The National Writing Project is providing different opportunities for teachers and students to celebrate National Poetry Month and the eclipse on April 8th by engaging in different writing projects and activities. Reading, Writing & Creating with the Eclipse in Mind The Ohio Writing Project and the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historic Park have compiled resources…Continue Reading It’s Time for Poetry with the National Writing Project!
2024 Summer Open Institute Coming Soon
Writing for Today and Tomorrow: Social Justice Issues and Identities June 24th – June 27th 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM From June 24th to June 27th, the Central California Writing Project is hosting a hybrid open institute, where teachers can engage in reading, writing, and conversations about Identities, Environmental Literacy and Justice, Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy,…Continue Reading 2024 Summer Open Institute Coming Soon
Remembrance and Resistance: Retelling the Pueblo Revolt of 1680
Virtual Panel Discussion Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm In partnership with the UCSC History & Civics Project, CCWP is excited to jointly welcome Professor John Jota Leaños, who will facilitate a conversation about interrogating and reimagining stories of the past between Pueblo scholars and educators. Participants will explore foundational values and…Continue Reading Remembrance and Resistance: Retelling the Pueblo Revolt of 1680
Equity Symposium: Affirming and Elevating Student Agency
Saturday, February 10, 2024 On February 10, CCWP Director, Louann Baker, will present at the Equity Symposium, where presenters, teachers, and students will collaboratively develop tools for Affirming and Elevating Student Agency. Louann’s workshop includes topics such as creating a safe community in the classroom, amplifying student and teacher agency and identity, providing meaningful informal…Continue Reading Equity Symposium: Affirming and Elevating Student Agency