Writing Innovators
Founded in 1967, Teachers & Writers Collaborative is one of the first writers-in-the-schools programs, with a 50+ year history of delivering innovative creative writing programs that increase access to the arts, build community, and amplify youth voices.
Our Programs
Writing Workshops
Creative Aging
NY Poetry Out Loud
T&W Magazine
Visit our magazine for lesson plans, interviews and essays on teaching creative writing to people of all ages.
Our Most Recent Article
- Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson April 22, 2025Banned book writing prompts.
Latest News
T&W at the Guggenheim
May 2025 — Teachers & Writers Collaborative (T&W) is proud to present a series of activities in dialogue with the Guggenheim New York’s major solo exhibition Rashid Johnson: A Poem for Deep Thinkers. T&W is the first among other community partners to activate the Rotunda Stage installation: a stage designed by the artist on the rotunda…
Congrats to the 2025 Poetry Out Loud Finalists!
Congratulations to the 19 Poetry Out Loud finalists for New York State! The state finalists represent every region of New York State – from the Adirondacks to Long Island. We’re pleased to announce the 2025 NY Poetry Out Loud champion and runner up. 2025 NY Poetry Out Loud Champion Savir Peri, Syosset High School Runner-up…
Girls Write Now Interview with Asari Beale
How schools with writers-in-residence can transform students’ lives Teachers & Writers Collaborative (T&W) Executive Director Asari Beale recently sat down with Girls Write Now to discuss how schools with writers-in-residence can transform students’ lives. To learn more about the benefits of writers-in-residence programs and hear from Beale about the work being done at T&W, you…