News & Events

National Writing Project in New Hampshire teams up with the White Mountain Institute

February 24th, 2012 by Michael

The National Writing Project in New Hampshire will team up to offer two programs this summer.  Our very successful Writing our Communities program will also be offered through the White Mountain Institute at PSU and Barry and Gretchen Draper will offer a Writing and Photography in the White Mountains workshop through “Camp PSU”, a White Mountain Institute program offering one day workshops for families.  To learn more about this program, visit the White Mountain Institute website.

Teacher Workshop: Bringing Global Awareness into Your Classroom

February 16th, 2011 by Michael

The National Writing Project in New Hampshire is teaming up with Live the Osa, LLC, a Costa Rica Internship and Immersion Program to offer a 10-day summer workshop in Costa Rica from August 9-18th, 2012. This trip is an opportunity for teachers to live in Costa Rica, reflect on cultural differences, attend local schools, see the natural beauty of the Osa Peninsula, share ideas with colleagues and reflect on your experiences through writing. Registration is now open to all teachers. Application deadline: June 1, 2012.  Follow this link for more information: Live the Osa, LLC.

Family Writing Program at the Peterborough Historical Society

February 16th, 2011 by Michael

 

On Friday, May 11th at 4:00 p.m., in  conjunction with the Society’s special exhibit, Children: Seen & Heard, the National Writing Project in New Hampshire will be facilitating a writing time for family and community members to write and share stories of childhood.  People of all ages are invited to participate; family members of multiple generations are encouraged. Through activities designed to help jog and share memories, we will write about our growing up and share those memories with others.
For more information click here.


View writing from our “Write Me Up” workshop at the Campton Public Library

February 16th, 2011 by Michael

This spring, the National Writing Project in New Hampshire sponsored a writing workshop for 6th-8th grade students at the Campton Public Library.  Click here to read some of the writing from that workshop.

Announcing the publication of Middle High School Voices 2012

February 16th, 2011 by Michael

The National Writing Project in New Hampshire has partnered with the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards to provide opportunities for New Hampshire’s middle and high school students to publish their writing in our Middle and High School Voices publication and to have their writing compete at a regional and national level.   You can go to www.artandwriting.org for more information on the contest.

Links to last year’s Middle/High School Voices Book can be found here:

http://www.lulu.com/shop/national-writing-project-in-new-hampshire/middle-high-school-voices-2012/paperback/product-20056299.html

 

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