Welcome to PhilWP
PhilWP is a practitioner network, connecting K-university educators with teachers, principals, parents, and out-of-school-time leaders to explore literacy, writing, teaching, and learning across grade levels and disciplines. Each year, new teacher-leaders join the PhilWP network and work in classrooms and other education spaces, supporting young people as writers and learners. A site of the National Writing Project, PhilWP has served Philadelphia schools since 1986.



News & Events
Youth Programs
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
The Philadelphia Writing Project serves as the regional writing affiliate for the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The Art & Writing Awards are coordinated by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, which seeks to identify and support exceptional writers and artists. Learn more about the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
The Philadelphia Writing Project is currently seeking volunteer jurors to participate in the 2024 Awards. Please register at tinyurl.com/2024jurors if you are interested in reading the brilliant writing created by local youth!
Congratulations to the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards honorees! View the list of local winners.
PhilWP Update
The PhilWP Update provides news and current information for local teachers and partners. Sign up for the PhilWP Update.