Our Collective Vision
Within the Western Pennsylvania Writing Project, we call ourselves the “Beloved Community” — a philosophy popularized by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Central to the commitment of constructing and contributing to our Beloved Community is a collective vision that:
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We can transform education and our world.
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Teachers and their students should use writing for learning, healing, taking action, and making art.
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Young writers can contribute to transformational change through writing in school and out-of-school settings.
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Professional development is ongoing throughout a teacher’s career.
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Successful practicing teachers are the best teachers of other teachers.