A writer-editor-teacher’s quote of the week #4

“Creative writing can foster open-minded, tolerant vitality. I’ve seen it work with the all of the situations mentioned above. It’s not like a shot in the arm; the recovery takes longer than overnight. Rather, it’s like the regular return of the traveling judge or preacher who served an earlier circuit, an outsider who had visited many other schools and perceives when standardized curriculum fails to address particular needs. This sympathetic guide, removed from local associations, can often help children spring open hidden truths. Writing ushers in the strange and unexpected,… Read more A writer-editor-teacher’s quote of the week #4 →