News Release

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January 10, 2006

Boise State�s National Writing Projects Seeks Educators for Summer Programs

The Boise State University site of the National Writing Project is seeking nominations for its summer programs, including the nationally-recognized on-site writing project, an advanced inquiry institute and a trip exploring the trails of Lewis and Clark.

� The National Writing Project, now in its 30th year, has long been regarded as the most influential and successful grassroots teaching initiative in the country. The NWP is dedicated to improving instruction in the nation�s schools, particularly through the means of composition as a unique and powerful way of learning and knowing in all curricular areas. The project is dedicated to the ideas that teachers are professionals who must practice what they teach and must be paid for their expertise.

Teachers from all levels, from kindergarten to university, as well as all subjects, are invited to attend this year�s NWP from June 19-July 12 at Boise State. All participants must be nominated � either by a peer, an administrator or through self-nomination � to become a fellow in the NWP. After reviewing applications, a board of directors made up of local teachers will invite 25 educators to participate.

The NWP carries six hours of graduate credit. Graduate tuition will be covered, and resident stipends may also be available from those who live more than an hour away from Boise State.

For nomination and application papers, contact Jeffrey Wilhelm at (208) 426-1199. Nominations may be sent to Wilhelm at jwilhelm@boisestate.edu or Jeffrey Wilhelm, 211c LA Building, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID, 83725-1525.

� The Boise State National Writing Project Advanced Institute: Inquiry and Learning will take place from June 26-30 at Boise State. The institute provides participants the opportunity to learn more about inquiry approaches by learning content and processes. Participants will also work on a unit to reframe it in terms of inquiry at both the macro-level and micro-level of daily lessons, activities and discussion.

The advanced institute is open to teachers of all content areas at all grade levels. Instructors and presenters will include: Diane Williams, an alumna of the Boise State National Writing Project (BSWP) and teacher at Anser Charter School; Becky Morgan, an alumna of the BSWP and teacher at the Foothills School of Arts and Science; Wilhelm, Boise State professor of English education and director of the BSWP; as well as others. The advanced institute costs $393, a 45 percent reduction in tuition for all participants. Participants will earn three Boise State graduate credits.

For application papers, contact Jeffrey Wilhelm at (208) 426-1199. Applications may be sent to Wilhelm at jwilhelm@boisestate.edu or Jeffrey Wilhelm, 211c LA Building, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID, 83725-1525.

� The BSWP Advanced Institute: Expeditionary Learning with Lewis and Clark will take place from July 16-22 on the Lewis and Clark trail near Highway 12. This institute is presented in collaboration with the Log Cabin Literary Center. Presentations and discussion will focus on the reading and writing of journals, primary documents, poetry, historical fiction and non-fiction, young adult novels, multi-genre texts and more. Group adventures will include hiking, rafting and touring the Lolo Trail, visiting historic sites such as the Weippe Prairie and the canoe camp where the Nez Perce fed the starved Corps of Discovery. The institute will especially benefit teachers of language arts, biology, natural sciences and history, and teachers of grades 4-12, but all educators are welcome.

Presenters will include Wilhelm; Julie Fanselow, frequent contributor to Smithsonian magazine and the author of Traveler�s Guide to the Lewis & Clark Trail; Josephine Jones, a poet, professional writing teacher and Sacagawea biographer; local outfitters, Native Americans, historians, botanists and fish and wildlife experts.

The Lewis and Clark institute costs $393, plus travel and lodging. The tuition is a 45 percent reduction off normal tuition prices. Three Boise State graduate credits are available.

For application papers, contact Jeffrey Wilhelm at (208) 426-1199. Applications may be sent to Wilhelm at jwilhelm@boisestate.edu or Jeffrey Wilhelm, 211c LA Building, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID, 83725-1525.


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Contact: Jeffrey Wilhelm, English Department, (208) 426-1199, jwilhelm@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu


Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.


 

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