Greater Madison Writing Project

Rise Up and Write 2021

We are a youth advocacy writing summer program.

Misrepresentation of South Asians

South Asians are constantly misrepresented in American media.

Gender stereotyping pt 2

The "boy color" is blue. The "girl color" is pink. But is this right?

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!

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.

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.

Mistreatment of Transgender Youth

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

Gender Neutral Restrooms

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Surprise Me

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Natalie

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

Humans Of Sophomores Honors: Solveig Lyssand

For our Humans Of Sophomores Honors assignment, I interviewed Solveig Lyssand.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Kairi

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

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:

Civic Journalism

Putting an end to hunger and always having something to wear.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Nina

I interviewed Nina Chiu about her family relationships and who has had the biggest impact on her and who she has become.

Humans of Sophomore Honors - Kairi Cox

For my peer interview, my focus was Kairi. Our converstion focuse on how others' perceptions could influence your sense of self. But her take was different, it didn't challenge what she understood about herself. It´s admirable to those struggling.

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.

Community Project

One thing I could do for our community is to establish a coalition of citizens to do work for the elderly in Athens. This type of work would include doing yard work, and moving or fixing things.

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?

Racial Poverty Differences

This letter is for the president. I want to prove to him why we need to fix Racial Poverty Differences.

Humans of Sophmores Honors: Nicolo Costanzo

I interviewed Nicolo Costanzo for their opinion on the process of distance learning. We touched on subjects about Covid and personal preference.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Elias Ladika

I interviewed Elias Ladika in my Sophomore Honors English class. Eli is very laid back, busy, active, and kind. He goes by the nickname of Eli and was really interesting to talk to.

Our Democracy

Democracy means many things. What matters is your perspective and how wide and broad it is.

Django Everta

Danielle Anderson Humans of Sophomore Honors interview

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.

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.

Supporting LGBTQIA+

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

Mistreatment of Transgender Youth

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

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.

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.

Civic Journalism

Trapping stray cats in my neighborhood and having them neutered and spayed.

Humans of the Valley

I interviewed my Wellness teacher, Mr. Lezak.

Humans of Sophomore Honors: Christy Wilson

For my Humans of Sophomore Honors project, I interviewed Christy Wilson. She talked a lot about her family because family is important to her, and some of the happiest moments of her life.

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.