Building a Living Archive: Black Youth (Re)Writing Histories in Philadelphia
Hear how Philadelphia teachers are building a living archive in their city alongside students, parents, and community members. In this NWP R...
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NWP Radio is a program provided by the National Writing Project as an education resource on a broad range of topics for educators in and out of school.
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20 of 301 episodesA Teacher’s Guide to Using AI
This NWP Radio conversation features Writing Project teacher-leader Meenoo Rami and her recently published book A Teacher’s Guide to Using A...
Teaching Writing in the Age of AI: A Visit with the Authors
This episode features a discussion with Troy Hicks and Kristen Turner, authors of Teaching Writing in the Age of AI . They discuss the ethic...
The Write Time with Author Torrey Maldonado and Educator Tracey T. Flores
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Torrey Maldonado is an acclaimed author and educator whose work impacts middle grade, young adult, and elementa...
Teaching from an Ethical Center: Practical Wisdom for Daily Instruction
In this special episode of NWP Radio, Stephanie Jones interviews Cara Furman , author of Teaching from an Ethical Center: Practical Wisdom f...
A Visit with the Authors of Wondrous Words: Reimagining Writers and Writing in the Elementary Classroom
NWP Radio sits down with Katie Wood Ray and Stella Villalba to discuss the new edition of Wondrous Words , Katie's landmark 1999 book on res...
The Write Time with Author Hena Khan and Educator Rhiannon Berry Adsit
Hena Khan has been publishing books for children, including many that center Pakistani American and Muslim characters, for over two decades....
The Write Time with Author Tony Weaver Jr. and Educator Valeriana Boadu
Tony Weaver, Jr. is a storyteller who creates diverse worlds where every reader can find their place. His debut graphic novel, Weirdo , sold...
The Write Time with Write Out Ambassador Rob Walker and Educator Kevin Hodgson
Rob Walker is a journalist covering design, technology, business, the arts, and other subjects. He writes the BRANDED column for Fast Compan...
The Write Time with Write Out Ambassador James Fester and Educator Maggie Delgado-Chernick
James Fester has worked for more than two decades as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, technology director, and curriculum specialis...
The Write Time with Author Derrick Barnes and Educator Dr. Chandra Maxwell
Derrick Barnes is a National Book Award Finalist for his graphic novel Victory. Stand!-Raising My Fist For Justice , which also won the YALS...
Pushing Back Against Slow Violence in Traditional English Curriculum
NWP Radio visits with Jessica Rubin, author of " Embracing gentle resistance to the slow violence of traditional English curriculum ." The a...
Meet Cosmic Writers
Cosmic Writers provides accessible creative writing education while having fun and building friendships. Cosmic Writers partners with the Ph...
The Write Time with Author Catherine Con Morse and Educator Katherine Shizuko Suyeyasu
Catherine Con Morse’s debut novel, The Notes , is a 2025 Chinese American Librarians Association Best Book Honorable Mention for Young Adult...
The Write Time with Author Rob Cameron and Educator Max Limric
Cameron Roberson, who writes under the pen name Rob Cameron, is a teacher, linguist, and writer. Rob is also lead organizer for the Brooklyn...
The Write Time with Author Ellen Oh and Educator Melissa Thom
Ellen Oh is an award-winning author and editor of middle grade and young adult books such as The Colliding Worlds of Mina Lee , YOU ARE HERE...
Empowering Youth to Confront the Climate Crisis in English Language Arts
This special episode of NWP Radio features many of the educators behind Empowering Youth to Confront the Climate Crisis in English Language...
The Write Time with Author Tina Cane and Educator Janelle Bence
Tina Cane is the founder/director of Writers-in-the-Schools, RI, and, from 2016-2024, served as the Poet Laureate of Rhode Island where she...
The Write Time with Author Mahogany L. Browne and Educator Yolanda Sealey-Ruiz
Mahogany L. Browne is a Kennedy Center Next 50 fellow, writer, play-wright, organizer, and educator. Browne received fellowships from ALL AR...
Teaching is Inquiry
This episode of NWP Radio features an insightful conversation with Cynthia Ballenger , author of the new book Teaching Is Inquiry . Ballenge...