While observing outdoor settings, students pay attention to specific details and employ critical thinking as they sharpen ...

Once again, Illinois has decided to stop testing writing proficiency on standardized tests for elementary and high school students. As a former high school English teacher, I take a dim view of this ...

Corrected: An earlier version of this story misstated Steve Graham’s affiliation. He is a professor at Arizona State University. If you want a hint of the gap between students’ writing skills and ...

While many job ads often make mention of oral and written communication skills, employees and employers alike sometimes neglect the importance of good writing in the workplace. When a worker writes ...

Writing is a skill often relegated to the backdrop of a student's academic journey, overshadowed by grades, majors, and extracurricular activities. However, the ability to write clearly and ...

Asked to assess their students’ current writing skills, these AP and NWP teachers give students modest ratings. Despite seeing many positive effects of today’s digital tools on student writing, ...

Everyone is a writer, according to the National Council of Teachers of English. And that's a good thing, given that being able to write is a vital skill across many professions. "There's really no ...

The close-knit community and co-curricular activities are hallmarks of the Wilkes English department. As an English major, you spend a significant amount of time reading and writing. To thrive, you ...

Communication is an essential skill for any business, but what’s shocking is how much time and money businesses are spending each year to bring employees up to a basic proficiency level. Writing seems ...