Greater Madison Writing Project

"Just as we teach memoir differently from literary analysis or argument, we can teach on-demand assessment writing as a genre with its own audience, purpose, constraints, and conventions. Students can learn to write effectively for a test without believing every piece of writing should sound like one."

Clara Payan explores the complexity of making standardized testing feel more meaningful. This is a fantastic read!

Ditch the 5-Paragraph Essay And what to do instead.

"Legitimizing the forms of writing that our student writers joyfully engage with helps strengthen their relationship with/to writing, and to improve their identities as writers."

The Summer Institute fellows have begun posting from their work together. Join Caden Holbrook as he explores expanding the discussion of what writing students are doing beyond the classroom to impact classroom work, too.

Bridging the Extracurricular: Bringing Students’ “Real” Writing Into the Classroom

Friends! This book is a breath of fresh air! Please join us for the discussion and meet the 2026 Summer Institute Educators!

GMWP Summer Book Club: Literacy's Democratic Roots by Thomas Newkirk Join us this summer for a discussion of Tomas Newkirk's book: Literacy's Democratic Roots: A Personal Tour Through Eight Big Ideas. Newkirk's book is the 2026 GMWP Summer Institute's common read and we want you to join us for the conversation. Here is how it works: 1) Get your hands on a copy of the...

There is still time to register for our summer symposium! Join thoughtful K-16 educators in conversation about how to navigate the world of AI in teaching and learning. We hope to see you there!

Teaching Writing in the Age of ChatGPT: Summer Symposium Generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues to shape how students write, think, and learn. As AI becomes a more familiar part of students’ academic lives, educators are moving beyond initial reactions to develop more intentional, effective approaches to what it means to teach writing today a...

Your summer book club is here! Join us to discuss Literacy's Democratic Roots - info and sign up details on the form! 📚

GMWP Summer Book Club: Literacy's Democratic Roots by Thomas Newkirk Join us this summer for a discussion of Tomas Newkirk's book: Literacy's Democratic Roots: A Personal Tour Through Eight Big Ideas. Newkirk's book is the 2026 GMWP Summer Institute's common read and we want you to join us for the conversation. Here is how it works: 1) Get your hands on a copy of the...

Join us at the 2026 Summer Institute for a Book Club Meeting! We are reading Literacy's Democratic Roots by Thomas Newkirk. Hope to see you there 🌞 📖

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A huge thanks to our friends at Show Me Literacies Collaborative for including GMWP in last week's Literacy Leadership Mini-Conference! We had the best time 🥰

Looking for more places to write this summer? Check out this amazing offering from our friends at The Center for Advanced Academics! Register today: https://centerforadvancedacademics.com/registration/

That’s a wrap on the 2026 Summer Institute Orientation! This group is going to be legendary 🤩

Reminder - Writing Marathon is this weekend! Hope to see you there!

Writing Marathon Join us for a spring writing marathon! Catch up with friends, get outside, and of course… write! We hope you can join us for this most beloved writing project tradition. When: Saturday, April 25, 10:00 AM Where: Olbrich Botanical Gardens Cost: Free RSVP Today!