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Writer and Neurodiversity Advocate Jonathan Mooney shares an incredible story of one of heroes in his life who encouraged him, believed in him, and kept him accountable as he found his way in college because of—not despite of—his learning differences.

As young children learn to write effectively, major goals include using writing to communicate, to persuade, to inform, to learn, to reflect,  to learn about one’s self, and to entertain others.

Ways to motivate struggling and reluctant writers include offering freedom of choice and creating opportunities for writing that are not associated with assessment.

Lisa Guernsey discusses the Comienza en Casa program.

Steve Graham explains how teachers can cultivate a passion for writing and writing instruction.

Dr. Jane Hansen discusses different ways for teachers to share their writing with students.

Key ingredients for comprehension include an understanding of how the mechanics of reading work, reasonable spoken language skills, knowledge of the world, and motivation.

To maintain motivation and encourage positive emotional experiences with writing, wield the red pen with care.

Principals can help create a school culture for writing by providing curricular time, celebrating student writing through awards, and supporting school newspapers and literary clubs.

While at Brown University, Writer and Neurodiversity Advocate Jonathan Mooney co-founded Eye to Eye, which started out as a public service project and is now a highly successful national mentoring movement that pairs kids who have learning differences like dyslexia and ADHD with college and high school mentors who have been similarly diagnosed.