Teacher Writer vs Writing Teacher
Erica Johnson Erica Johnson

Teacher Writer vs Writing Teacher

I've been reflecting on the difference between a teacher writer and a writing teacher, because many of us refer to ourselves by the first, but not the second phrase.  Why is that?  

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Doing vs Being: Connections Matter
Erica Johnson Erica Johnson

Doing vs Being: Connections Matter

I reached out to some of my former students about what I had said or done to inspire them to continue being writers outside of the classroom. Below are four ways you can help your students BE writers, according to students.

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Writing Beyond the Boundaries
Erica Johnson Erica Johnson

Writing Beyond the Boundaries

When is writing not actually writing?

Lately I have been re-evaluating what it means to write or more accurately what counts as writing.

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