Nominate an Innovation: Mighty Writers
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SummaryThe number of adult Philadelphians lacking basic literacy skills is a dismal 22 percent, nearly 10 percent higher than the national average. Tim Whitaker, writer and former editor of the Philadelphia Weekly, is trying to combat the city’s literacy woes at a neighborhood level. His South Philadelphia writing center, Mighty Writers, services the community in two ways: After-school volunteer tutors assist students in their homework and on long-term writing assignments; and professional writers from a variety of backgrounds run workshops where they teach students essential writing skills. The difference between Mighty Writers and more traditional tutoring programs is a determination to understand what students are passionate about, and a mandate to incorporate that passion into workshops that will inspire their interest in the written word.
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