advocacy.collegeboard.org The level of writing in the United States is not what it must be. In this digital age, all of us need to be able to communicate effectively through writing. Our purpose is to focus national attention on the teaching and learning of writing, and respond to the growing concern within the education, business and policymaking communities. We work to keep writing in the public eye and increase funding for writing initiatives.
The National Commission on Writing
Improve the teaching and learning of writing, celebrate good writing and ensure that the nation understands the importance of writing as a critical skill in academics and beyond.
About this Project
Our Progress
What We've Accomplished
Delivered seven reports on the importance of writing, each focusing on a different aspect of this critical skill
Yearly writing awards recognize the work of those who have made major contributions to writing, including Tom Brokaw, Warren Buffett, Sen. Robert Byrd, Sen. Thad Cochran and Theodore (Ted) Sorensen
Collaborated with Reading Is Fundamental to produce Our Book by Us!/Nuestro Libro ¡Hecho Por Nosotros!, a book in both Spanish and English that helps parents work with their preschool students on reading and writing
Created annual awards for teachers who use innovative methods to inspire their students to write
Developed a series of public service campaigns on the importance of writing featuring Yogi Berra, Bob Costas and Garfield the Cat
Worked to increase funding for groups supporting teachers, such as the National Writing Project
What We're Working On
Development of reports on the use of technology to teach writing and the teaching of writing to immigrant and second-language learners
Legislative visits to Congress on increased funding for writing efforts
Visit the National Writing Commission website to access:
- Publications of the National Commission on Writing
- Related press releases
- Current commission members
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