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Subject: NWP Site Bulletin, February 15, 2007
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NWP ON LIST OF “WORLDWIDE ADVENTURES” FOR TEACHERS ––
The writing project summer institute is one of nine worldwide adventures for teachers named by Scholastic’s online magazine, [log in to unmask] “When educators take advantage of these once-in-a-lifetime adventures, everyone wins,” says the February issue. You may be able to use this publicity with administrators and teachers in your area. Note that the dates do not represent all sites, so you should substitute your own.
http://content.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=11372

CALL FOR STUDENT AND TEACHER WRITING FOR RADIO ––
The production team that created Rural Voices Radio is embarking on a new venture to put writers' voices on the radio. Calling America will select and record the work of teacher and student writers for a series of four-minute radio programs. For more information, download the Call for Writing.
http://www.writingproject.org/r/m

DISCOUNT ON “STUDENT-TO-STUDENT” BOOKS ––
Foundation grants have made it possible for Next Generation Press, the publishing arm of What Kids Can Do, to offer deep discounts to classroom teachers and advisers on books produced with students for other students. Download information and order form below.
http://www.whatkidscando.org/ngp/student-to-student.pdf

FREE SUBSCRIPTION TO TEACHER MAGAZINE ––
Writing project teacher-leaders may qualify for a free subscription to Teacher Magazine by completing a six-question online survey.
http://www.TeacherMagazine.org/go/free

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FINAL CALL FOR URBAN SITES CONFERENCE WORKSHOP PROPOSALS ––
Don’t miss the Urban Sites Network Conference, April 20-21, in Washington, D.C., with keynote speaker Gloria Ladson-Billings. Workshop proposal deadline: FEBRUARY 16. Registration deadline: APRIL 1.
http://www.writingproject.org/cs/nwpp/print/nwp_e/180

WRITING AND TECHNOLOGY: A PROFESSIONAL WRITING RETREAT ––
Writing project teacher-consultants interested in writing about work that explores the intersections of writing, learning, and technology are invited to apply for Writing and Technology: A Professional Writing Retreat, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, July 25-29. Designed to accommodate writers at all levels, the retreat helps participants develop pieces for a wide variety of audiences and publications. Deadline: MARCH 2.
http://www.writingproject.org/cs/nwpp/print/nwp_e/183

APPLY AS A TEAM FOR 2007 TECHNOLOGY MATTERS INSTITUTE ––
Experienced technology liaisons who are teacher-consultants are invited to apply as part of a two-person site team to attend the 2007 Technology Matters Institute. This invitational institute is an opportunity to explore the intersections of technology, teaching, and writing in support of site goals. Teams must include the technology liaison, who should also submit the online application. Deadline: MARCH 2.
http://www.writingproject.org/cs/nwpp/print/nwp_e/176

DON’T MISS THIS YEAR’S DIRECTORS RETREAT ––
Sites are invited to apply to send a team of two site leaders to the NWP Directors Retreat, June 23-27, at Oglebay Resort and Conference Center in Wheeling, West Virginia. The retreat is designed to support directors and site leaders as they share their expertise and plan for the development of work at their sites. Deadline: MARCH 5.
http://www.writingproject.org/cs/nwpp/print/nwp_e/175

HAVE FUN PROMOTING THE WRITING PROJECT ON CAPITOL HILL ––
Please join us March 29-30 in Washington, D.C., for the NWP Spring Meeting, your chance to educate Congress about the great work you do and its value to teachers and students across America. The hotel fills up early every year, so register and make lodging reservations today! Deadline: MARCH 12.
http://www.writingproject.org/cs/nwpp/print/nwp_e/179

ENJOY SUMMER WRITING RETREATS IN SANTA FE ––
NWP professional writing retreats provide time and support for teachers to write about their practice. Retreat A (June 14-17) serves participants in the process of writing first drafts. Retreat B (August 2-5) is tailored for writers with a completed draft who are ready to tackle final editing and preparation for publication. Both retreats will be held at Sunrise Springs in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Application deadline: MARCH 19.
http://www.writingproject.org/cs/nwpp/print/nwpn/22