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SAN FRANCISCO – NoRedInk, the comprehensive online writing platform provider used in over 60% of U.S. school districts, has partnered with the National Writing Project (NWP), a nationwide network dedicated to improving writing instruction. As AI disrupts the educational landscape, this partnership aims to shape the national conversation about the evolving role of critical thinking in writing practice.
Underlining the immediate need for schools and educators to teach students how to use AI responsibly, a recent study by Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University found that using AI for writing can inhibit critical thinking and create an overreliance on technology. NoRedInk and NWP are committed to providing educators with professional learning opportunities that enhance their ability to help students find their voice and develop critical thinking skills in a new age of technology.
“NoRedInk recognizes and respects the valuable role that teachers play in helping students become confident writers,” said Dr. Tanya Baker, executive director of NWP. “Together, we’re able to provide more educators with access to proven teaching models that help them reach every student with thoughtful writing instruction.”
The partners will establish a collaborative online community where educators can share best practices and access resources, including a free version of NoRedInk’s comprehensive writing platform.
“Our collective organizations bring decades of expertise in writing instruction and educator development to schools,” said Dr. Paige Whitlock, literacy director at NoRedInk. “At the heart of our partnership is a deep commitment to empowering students to think critically and express their voices with confidence.”
Learn more and access free resources from NoRedInk and the National Writing Project by visiting https://teach.noredink.com/nwp_nri_partnership.
About NoRedInk
NoRedInk’s mission is to help all students express themselves and develop essential critical thinking skills by harnessing the power of the written word. Founded in 2012 by a high school English teacher, NoRedInk is led by an experienced team of educators, technologists, and language evangelists. Offering a comprehensive writing platform essential to ELA curriculum, NoRedInk measurably improves students’ writing proficiency and ELA test scores. Teachers in more than 60% of school districts in the United States use its adaptive curriculum to deliver high-quality writing instruction that enables educators to build their capacity and confidence and helps students become strong communicators ready for college and the workforce. Learn more at NoRedInk.com.
About the National Writing Project
Through its mission, the National Writing Project (NWP) focuses the knowledge, expertise, and leadership of our nation’s educators on sustained efforts to help youth become successful writers and learners. NWP supports a network of local Writing Project sites, located on over 150 university and college campuses, to provide high-quality professional development in schools, universities, libraries, museums, and after-school programs. Through its many successful programs and partnerships, the organization reaches 6 million Pre-K through college-age students in over 2,000 school districts annually and prepares 2,500 new teacher-leaders each year. NWP envisions a future where every person is an accomplished writer, engaged learner, and active participant in a digital, interconnected world. Visit nwp.org for more information.
