NEW JERSEY
WRITERS PROJECT
Playwrights Theatre's
The New Jersey Writers Project
The Standard in Arts Education
Artists-in-the-Schoolsa cosponsored program with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts
The New Jersey Writers Project brings seasoned teaching artists into the classroom to help students and teachers discover the joy of writing, performing and being creative.
Here's what some schools and students have to say about
The New Jersey Writers Project:"It is impossible to put a point value on [the artist's] effectiveness with our students but each of my staff strongly value her contribution. It must be noted that we purposely schedule [the residency] before state testing so that our students have this added instruction and the benefit of her unique presentation."
-- William E. Hoffman, Principal Aaron Decker School, Butler"I used to think that my stories weren't good. I used to not want to read my stories, but I learned to write stories with meaning, and now I feel more confident."
-- 5th Grade Student, Dennis O'Brien Elementary School"Students who normally do not enjoy writing, suddenly found themselves trying new ideas as well as experimenting with words, sounds and images. Most importantly, they took pride in their work, knowing that it would be shared by the entire school community."
-- Vince D'Albero, Vice Principal Von E. Mauger School, Middlesex"[The Artist] has created a learning atmosphere that has engendered introspective writing and 'safe-zone' sharing among my students...[She] wrote along with the students, validating the importance of their work and providing models of creativity and time management."
-- Maureen McVeigh-Berzok, English Teacher Piscataway High School, Piscataway"It made me realize how important writing is and how much we can learn about ourselves. I had a great time."
-- 12th Grade Student, North Hunterdon High School
Nationally recognized for its achievements, Playwrights Theatre is a not-for-profit theatre company whose educational programs introduce students of all ages and backgrounds to the possibilities inherent in thinking and communicating creatively and reaches over 15,000 children annually. Additional funding for the NJWP is provided by the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, Victoria Foundation, Prudential Foundation, F.M. Kirby Foundation, Campbell Soup Company, Bank of America, MCJ Foundation, Atlantic Mutual Companies, Cingular, Pfizer Inc, Wyeth and many other foundations, corporations and individuals.
