WRITERS IN THE SCHOOLS
1523 W Main, Houston, TX 77006 www.witshouston.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: The mission of Writers in the Schools (WITS) is to engage children in the pleasure and power of reading and writing by placing professional writers in schools and community settings in order to develop creative and analytical thinking.

WITS impacts more than 65,000 children and teachers each year. Through WITS, children of every social, economic, and cultural background receive quality education from professional writers, empowering students to achieve long-term academic success.

Education for Students - WITS students develop creative and analytical skills through school-based workshops, exposure to diverse texts, cultural field trips, and publication. By offering creative, digital, and performance writing to students, WITS provides a variety of entry points for learning that emphasizes the importance of practice, revision, and collaboration. A majority of students live in underserved communities and attend low-income schools.

Creative Writing Camps - WITS partners with schools and academic institutions to offer renowned creative writing camps that address summer learning loss, nurture the growth of the imagination, and ignite a love of learning. Tuition-based revenue fuels school-based programs throughout the year.

Professional Development for Teachers and Writers - WITS fosters collaborative coaching and professional development for teachers aimed at transforming school ecosystems, while inspiring literary cultures. Through its leadership of a national alliance, WITS promotes writers as teaching artists, providing resources, education, and connection to drive collective impact.

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