Because writing matters : improving student writing in our schools / National Writing Project and Carl Nagin. - 1st ed. - xii, 138 p. ; 25 cm. - The Jossey-Bass education series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-124) and index.

Why writing matters -- Improving student writing: challenges and expectations -- Learning to write -- Writing to learn -- Professional development -- Standards and assessments for writing -- What administrators can do to create effective writing programs.



0787965626 (alk. paper)

2002155027


English language--Composition and exercises--Study and teaching--United States.

PE1405.U6 / N38 2003

808.042/N213