Describes the writing center funded for the Bristol (Pennsylvania) High School when the school district adopted writing across the curriculum. Examples of ways in which the center is used and both student and teacher reactions to these activities are given. Information on six desktop publishing programs is provided. (DB)

This article presents findings from research in a school district using handhelds to support writing across the curriculum. The authors report that handheld devices can be useful to foster classroom note-taking activities, assist students who have handwriting difficulties, and provide inspiration to teachers who want to create collaborative and…

Describes how to create a quality learning environment by setting tone and context, using cooperative groups, and setting up success for students. Outlines a thematic unit on fairy tales which can be used in a faculty workshop to model new beliefs and skills associated with writing programs. (MG)