Growing Invisible Voices, a new book from the Oklahoma-based non profit Invisible Young Voices, Inc., encourages partner teachers to discover the young writers hidden in their classes, provides the tools and moral support teachers need to nurture those kids, and helps educators find opportunities to recognize and publish those writers’ stories.
OECU Sponsors Young Voices Writing Contest Prizes
Invisible Young Voices, Inc. has been awarded a $500 grant by the Oklahoma Educators Credit Union to sponsor the four $100 first place prizes and the $50 prizes for the Education and Fresh Voices categories of the first annual Young Voices Writing Contest.
IYV Hosts #OklaEd Twitter Chat on Growing Invisible Writers
Invisible Young Voices, Inc. founder and president Michelle Waters hosted an #OklaEd Twitter chat Sunday evening. The topic, Growing Invisible Voices, featured questions on how teachers can discover and nurture writers hidden in their classes.
High School Teacher Creates Nonprofit To Encourage Hidden Young Writers
NOBLE, OK (May 28, 2017) — While some teachers are looking forward to relaxing for a few days during the summer, one Oklahoma high school teacher instead started a nonprofit seeking to help teachers identify hidden young writers in their classrooms.