As students return to class this week, Oregon schools face greater pressure than ever to fix a nagging problem: Far too many of their students are poor writers. Starting with this year's seniors, ...

Two recent experiments highlight aspects of writing instruction that are rarely studied—or taught. Recent research suggests that secondary students can benefit significantly from learning how to ...

A deeper understanding of teens’ writing habits—both inside and outside of the school environment—is crucial for developing successful programs to improve writing skills and achievement. Today’s teens ...

Teenagers’ lives are filled with writing. All teens write for school, and 93% of teens say they write for their own pleasure. Most notably, the vast majority of teens have eagerly embraced written ...

Twenty-nine Iowa high school students are now published authors, thanks to an anthology project from the University of Iowa English Department's literary publishing track. High school students from ...