The Celebration of Writing and Literacy is an annual convening of educators. This year's theme was "Teaching, Learning, and Doing in the Age of AI." More than 150 educators joined us on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the Penn Museum.
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Program
8:00 - 8:15
Check-in Opens, East Entrance Lobby
8:15 - 8:55
Poster Session, Breakfast, and Networking, Group Dining Area
9:00 - 10:15
Keynote: Antero Garcia, Rainey Auditorium
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement by Rorujorona Ferrell, Penn Museum Assistant Director of Community Engagement Programs
Welcome and Introductions by Jen McLaughlin Cahill, Philadelphia Writing Project Co-Director and Penn GSE Lecturer in Educational Practice, Amy Stornaiuolo, Philadelphia Writing Project Co-Director and Penn GSE Associate Professor of Literacy Studies
Opening Remarks by Katharine O. Strunk, Penn GSE Dean
10:30 - 11:20
11:30 - 12:20
12:30 - 1:20
Lunch, Group Dining Area
Plenary: Tricia Ebarvia, Rainey Auditorium
Introduction by Edward Epstein, Director of the Teachers Institute of Philadelphia
1:30 - 2:20
2:30 - 3:20
3:20 - 4:00
Reception, Mosaic Hall
The Philadelphia Writing Project, a site of the National Writing Project at Penn GSE, serves as the regional writing affiliate for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Art & Writing Awards are coordinated by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, which seeks to identify and support exceptional writers and artists. Learn more about the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and encourage writers and artists in grades 7-12 to submit their work!
The Philadelphia Writing Project is currently seeking volunteer jurors to participate in the 2025 Awards. Please email philadelphiawp@gmail.com if you are interested in serving as an evaluator of the brilliant writing created by local youth!
Congratulations to the 2024 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards honorees! View the list of local winners.