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Greater Madison Writing Project

Rise Up and Write 2021

We are a youth advocacy writing summer program.

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Misrepresentation of South Asians

South Asians are constantly misrepresented in American media.
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Health insurance for everyone

My speech is about having free healthcare and insurance for everyone! I talk about the Bill Joe Biden is making and how that's a good start, I also talk a bit about checkups and what they do along with other countries that already do this.
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Gender Neutral Restrooms

This letter was made to inform business owners, schools, and the public about the need for gender-neutral bathrooms.
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Gender stereotyping pt 2

The "boy color" is blue. The "girl color" is pink. But is this right?
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Human Trafficking is growing uncontrollably, and needs to be stopped.

Human Trafficking is an issue that cannot keep getting pushed aside. In this article I discuss the importance and necessity to further discuss this issue, along with, solutions and examples that prove Human Trafficking needs to stop.
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Supporting LGBTQIA+

Reasons why people need to show support, how, and statistics that prove it helps.

A letter about climate change

Climate change is here and we need to take action. This letter talks about how climate change is here and outlines some solutions.
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The Plastic Pollution Problem

I like to get take-out from a restaurant in my neighborhood. However the restaurant uses styrofoam containers to hold their food. I decided to write a letter to this restaurant asking them to find eco-friendly alternatives. Here it is!
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Gender stereotyping pt 1

Gender is something that lots of people think of as an easy thing. Men work, Women clean the house, but this is very wrong.
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Climate Change Letter for Change

This letter explains what greenhouse gases are, where they are coming from, what effects they have on the earth, and multiple ways to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases you emit into the atmosphere.

Mistreatment of Transgender Youth

A letter talking about the sad reality for many transgender youth.

More responses about " borders", "equity/inequity", and "home"

Surprise Me
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Humans of Sophomore Honors: Natalie

I interviewed Natalie Arrez Alcantar about what she wants to do when she grows up.

Racial Poverty Differences

This letter is for the president. I want to prove to him why we need to fix Racial Poverty Differences.
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Humans of Sophomore Honors: Kai Riggs Turpin

A interview of Kai composed and written by Kate. About him as a person. He talked about his failures, experiences and goals.
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Django Everta

Danielle Anderson Humans of Sophomore Honors interview
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Humans of Sophomore Honors: Nate

For Humans of Sophomore Honors I interviewed Nate. I learned that Nate is a family oriented person with an optimistic outlook.
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Civic Journalism

Trapping stray cats in my neighborhood and having them neutered and spayed.
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Humans Of Sophomore Honors

For our Humans Of Sophomore Honors I interviewed Dylan. Dylan spoke all about what he wanted to do as a career, he wants to do something involving Science.
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Humans of Sophomore Honors: Julian Goodman

I interviewed Julian Goodman about who has had the biggest impact on his life, his best memory, when he feels proud of himself and what he wants to do when he grows up.
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Sophomores Honors English: Sonia Vang

In class, we interviewed each other for a journalism project. When I interviewed Sonia, she talked most and highly about her family and how good they make her feel. Family is very important so that is why I chose this quote to represent her.
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Symbols of Democracy

This image depicts two bald eagles sittng next to each other, looking over a house. This represents democracy because eagles are a symbol of freedom and patriotism, and the house can symbolize the American Dream.
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Human of Sophomore Honors: Mateo

I interviewed Mateo. The interview was about his past and his community around him.
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Human's of Sophomore Honors: Sutton

I interviewed Sutton about what one of her biggest failure was, what she learned from and what she had experienced in that past. Here's what she had to say:
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Humans of Sophomore Honors: Annabelle Hiscox

For our Sophomore English Honors class, I interviewed Annabelle Hiscox. She shows her love for family and an important lesson she has learned.
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Humans of Sophomore Honors: Victoria Shilts

I interviewed Victoria Shilts about her life experiences and how they impacted her views, happiness, and beliefs. This interview expresses how one's experiences can leave a lasting impression on an individual, even years later!
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Our Democracy: Kate Fazio

Democracy was, now and always should be made up of people who care and understand the people who elected them into office; but is that always the case?

Mistreatment of Transgender Youth

A letter talking about the sad reality for many transgender youth.
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Humans of sophomore honors: Grace N

This document is my Humans of sophomore English interview, with Grace Nelson. I asked her about family school and how they have affected her at a young age.
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Humans of the Valley

I interviewed my Wellness teacher, Mr. Lezak.
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Humans Of Sophmore Honors: Nelson

For our Humans of Sophmore Honors English assignment, I interviewed Nelson to learn more about his life and what is important to him. I learned some facts that I didn't know before even though I have known him for many years.
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Humans of Sophomore Honors: Kairi

For my Sophomore Honors English class, I interviewed Ashley about a childhood memory that stuck with her.
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Civic Journalism

Putting an end to hunger and always having something to wear.
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Humans Of Sophomores Honors: Solveig Lyssand

For our Humans Of Sophomores Honors assignment, I interviewed Solveig Lyssand.
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Civic Journal-community park programs

My project is about a community park that could serve the community in many different ways.
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Supporting LGBTQIA+

Reasons why people need to show support, how, and statistics that prove it helps.

Our Democracy

The Our Democracy Education Project is a partnership with the National Writing Project and PhotoWings. PhotoWings' mission is to help photography to be better understood, created, utilized, seen, and saved. The project is also supported by the National Geographic Society and Catchlight, and explores the question, “What does democracy look like?” through the creation of a multimedia record of the state of local, everyday democracy today.