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Deadline for writing contest is Saturday (Rome News-Tribune)
Saturday is the submission deadline for the “One Book Many Voices” writing contest sponsored by the Rome News-Tribune.The newspaper is presenting the contest in conjunction with the community reading initiative that culminates in the Sept. 27 talk by Dr. Maya Angelou at The Forum in Rome.The community is reading Angelou’s classic book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” Writing contest ...

Snohomish County students improve writing scores in latest WASL results (Everett Herald)
Passing rates for the writing portion of the 10th-grade WASL improved at most Snohomish County high schools and reading and math passing rates were mixed, according to results released today.

Leschi Elementary jumps ahead in reading, writing, math (Seattle Post-Intelligencer)
Leschi Elementary was one of Seattle's stars in the latest WASL test, posting impressive gains in math, reading and writing, thanks in part to the music that accompanied its lesson plans.

Writing standards in primaries fall again (Guardian Unlimited)
Standards in basic maths and reading among seven-year olds in England showed no improvement this year while fewer reached the expected writing skills for the second year running.

Seminar to promote Jawi writing (Borneo Bulletin)
A one-day Jawi seminar, themed "Jawi Writing as a Reflection of Malay Identity", was held yesterday at Balai Sarmayuda of the Language and Literature Bureau (DBP), Old Airport Complex in Berakas.



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