Blue-tinted headshot of keynote speaker Antero Garcia, professor at Stanford University and NCTE Vice President. On the right side, a blue-tinted headshot of Tricia Ebarvia, educator at Greene Street Friends School and with #DisruptTexts.

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.

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


10:30 - 11:20

Concurrent Sessions A


11:30 - 12:20

Concurrent Sessions B


12:30 - 1:20

Lunch, Group Dining Area

Plenary: Tricia Ebarvia, Rainey Auditorium


1:30 - 2:20

Concurrent Sessions C


2:30 - 3:20

Concurrent Sessions D


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.


Connect and Share!

Connect with participants and share your thoughts on social media by tagging @PhilWP86, @TIPatPenn, @PennGSE, @pennmuseum, and @PHLschools using the hashtag #CoWL24.