2021 Writing for Change through Empathy and Engagement

The 2021 NWP in the South Conference was held virtually.

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Schedule
2021
Saturday, April 24th
9:00 AM	Welcoming Remarks, Keynote. I Hesitate but I Do Have Hope: Critical Civic Empathy in Troubled Times Ellen Shelton, University of Mississippi Writing Project Rebecca Kaminski, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Nicole Mirra, Rutgers University Virtual via Zoom link 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
10:10 AM	Breakout Session A. Breathing Life into Student Writing Through the Magic of Mentor Texts Lindsey Finley, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Meredith Dantzler, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Gina Collins, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
10:10 AM	Breakout Session A. Composing a New Civic Narrative: Fostering Digital Democratic Dialogue Within and Across ELA Classrooms Nicole Mirra, Rutgers University Christina Puntel, Philadelphia Writing Project Peter Haun, Oakland Writing Project Janelle Bence, North Star of Texas Writing Project Molly Robbins, Denver Writing Project Mary Richards, Alaska Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
10:10 AM	Breakout Session A. Evolve, Flourish, and Write: One Writing Project Site’s Approach to Sustaining an Active, Successful Organization Michelle Kreamer, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana Toby Daspit, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana Megan Breaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana Virtual via Zoom link 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
10:10 AM	Breakout Session A. Multimodal for Multi-Environments: Expanding Digital Literacies in the Composition Classroom Mary Ann Parker, University of Mississippi Writing Project Jeanine Rauch, University of Mississippi Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
10:10 AM	Breakout Session A. The Power of Poetry: Establishing Community & Encouraging Voice in Student Writing Michelle Lynch, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Lainey Burdge, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Kyle McHugh, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
10:50 AM	Breakout Session B. "Improving the Blank Page Youth Writing Project": Using School and Community Partnerships to Revitalize a National Writing Project Site Toby Daspit, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana Megan Breaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana Michelle Kreamer, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana Virtual via Zoom link 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
10:50 AM	Breakout Session B. Composing a New Civic Narrative: Fostering Digital Democratic Dialogue Within and Across ELA Classrooms Nicole Mirra, Rutgers University Christina Puntel, Philadelphia Writing Project Peter Haun, Oakland Writing Project Janelle Bence, North Star of Texas Writing Project Molly Robbins, Denver Writing Project Mary Richards, Alaska Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
10:50 AM	Breakout Session B. Exploring Teachers’ Perceptions of Banning Topics in First-Year Writing Courses Chip Dunkin, University of Mississippi Brad Campbell, White Pine County SD, Utah Virtual via Zoom link 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
10:50 AM	Breakout Session B. Same Goal, Different Directions Sonjanika Henderson-Green, University of Alabama, Birmingham. Red Mountain Writing Project Shonterrius Fountain, University of Alabama, Birmingham. Red Mountain Writing Project Shawnta Owens, University of Alabama, Birmingham. Red Mountain Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
10:50 AM	Breakout Session B. Writing Is Thinking: Inviting Young Writers to Dig Deep Megan Winter, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Michaela Mitchell, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Erica Johnson, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
11:30 AM	Keynote. For the Sake of Students: Integrating Songwriting in Your Curriculum Chris Goering, University of Arkansas. Northwest Arkansas Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:10 PM	Breakout Session C. Creative Connections: Fostering Empathy and Engagement Through a Student-led Publishing Project Megan Breaux, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana Michelle Kreamer, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana Toby Daspit, University of Louisiana, Lafayette. National Writing Project of Acadiana Virtual via Zoom link 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
12:10 PM	Breakout Session C. NWP Director Chat Session Rebecca Kaminski, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Ellen Shelton, University of Mississippi Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
12:10 PM	Breakout Session C. Supporting Student Writers in Diverse Secondary Classrooms Shavoyae Brown, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project James Stitt, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
12:10 PM	Breakout Session C. Windows & Mirrors: Exploring Social Barriers through Music Erich Sturgill, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
12:10 PM	Breakout Session C. Zooming in on Revision During the Writing Process Amanda Ferguson, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Mandy Smith, Clemson University. Upstate Writing Project Virtual via Zoom link 12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
12:50 PM	Keynote. Cultivating Empathic Writers through Authentic Research Pedagogies (followed by Closing Remarks) Brad Campbell, White Pine County SD, Utah Virtual via Zoom link 12:50 PM - 1:30 PM

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