Inquiry – The Northern California Writing Project

Book Study: Above Ground & Counting Descent by Clint Smith

By NCWP | March 12, 2024

Join NCWP Co-Director and creative writing professor, Sarah Pape, for an exploration of author, poet, and educator, Clint Smith’s two poetry collections, Counting Descent and Above Ground. We’ll read and discuss the books, as well as write our own poems in response to Smith’s work. The book study will culminate with Clint Smith’s poetry reading on Chico State campus. Upon registration we will mail you both books. Register here.

Zoom Discussions: March 27th, 4:00-5:00 pm, April 3rd, 4:00-5:00 pm, April 10th, 4:00-5:00 pm

Readings (optional): Clint Smith will be reading on the Chico State campus twice on April 11th: 3:00 pm (poetry), 7:30 pm (Book In Common)

Contact Sarah Pape with any questions at spape@csuchico.edu

Book Study: Letting Go of Literary Whiteness

By NCWP | February 12, 2024

Deep Dive and Teacher Inquiry: MOVING PAST THE ZERO: RE-ENVISIONING HOW WE GRADE

By kjaxon | March 5, 2021

Join us for one of our next workshop series. We’ll read together, learn from each other, and embark on educational redesigns, putting what we’re learning to practice.

Up next for spring 2021: MOVING PAST THE ZERO: RE-ENVISIONING HOW WE GRADE

In this inquiry group, we’ll read and discuss the book Grading for Equity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It Can Transform Schools and Classrooms by Joe Feldman. Feldman is a teacher, principal, director, and researcher who looks critically at standard, accepted grading practices questioning their ability to accurately and equitably assess student knowledge and growth. He offers alternatives that keep students motivated, assess students on course content, and create equity for all students. Please share with fellow teachers who would be interested in an inquiry into grading practices.

Open to all grades.

Meeting dates: April 13 and 20; May 4 and May 18. Led by Nicole LaGrave.

Click here to register for this inquiry and book group