National Writing Project of Acadiana

06/02/2026

How impactful is teacher learning for students?

This article explores why ongoing teacher learning is essential for meaningful, responsive education. It reflects on the impact professional growth has not only on educators, but on the students and communities they serve.

How we design professional learning makes visible the value we place on teachers. When PD is treated as a formality, the message is that teacher growth is…

05/27/2026

On Wednesdays, We Write 🎥

05/27/2026

What is Write Out? When is it? Why should I do it? Are there resources available to help me? Today at 4p PT/7p ET, drop in the to learn how supports place-based writing and get all your questions answered! https://bit.ly/3PgJTk

05/26/2026

You made it through the school year—now it’s your turn to rest.

This article is all about teacher self-care over the summer: slowing down, recharging, and reconnecting with yourself outside the classroom.

Summertime for teachers is a mix of relaxation, planning for the next school year, and a great time to practice self-care

05/20/2026

Tomorrow: Do you dream of creating notebooks that enrich your personal life and professional practice? Stephanie Affinito, author of Leading Literate Lives, Tanny McGregor, author of Ink and Ideas, and Beth Rimer, Co-Director of the Ohio Writing Project will share varied perspectives and multiple entry points into the time-tested practice of notebooking. Free in the https://bit.ly/4eRnGUk

05/20/2026

On Wednesdays, We Write 🌷

05/19/2026

The end of the school year can feel overwhelming—but it’s also the perfect moment to pause and reflect. This article shares simple ways to reflect with intention and highlights how that reflection can support growth, clarity, and a strong finish to the year.

A teacher mentor shows why reflecting at the end of the year is so important for growth, and shares a worksheet for getting started.

05/15/2026

To celebrate the end of this year, the Writing Collaborative and NWP-A team had a wonderful luncheon!

As we wrap up the 2025–26 academic year, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for this team and everything we accomplished together.
Collectively, we facilitated more than 50 events this year!
A special thank you to Emma and Micah for all your hard work this year — we’re so grateful for you both and wish you nothing but success in what’s ahead.
Faith, Taylor, and the rest of the team can’t wait to pick up where we left off come this fall. Until then, thank you to everyone who made this year such a memorable one!

05/14/2026

We had such a wonderful time at our May Short Story Society!! Thank you to all of our attendees!