The Truth About Writing Education in America, Part 3: The Students’ Perspective

In our first report of this series, we showcased the perspectives of experts in the field and in the second report, teachers’ perspectives. In this report, we elevate the voices that matter most—those of the students themselves. Our survey of 1,006 students from across the country reveals a clear picture: students are not spending enough time writing and developing their skills in or out of the classroom to reap its benefits. Most students neither hate nor love writing—they are simply not doing it enough to know. We must ignite a love for writing with students so they experience academic and professional success and build strong social, emotional, and mental health skills to become future leaders, dreamers, and changemakers.