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.
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Latest News
Announcing the 2025-26 NYS Youth Poet Laureate
May 9, 20225 — Vanessa Y. Niu, a high school senior from New York City, was named the 2025-2026 New York State Youth Poet Laureate at the National Youth Poet Laureate Commencement on May 2nd. The runner-up is Aarna Tyagi, a high school junior from Jericho, NY. They were selected among 50 young poets, ages…
T&W at the Guggenheim
May 2025 — Teachers & Writers Collaborative (T&W) is proud to have presented 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…
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…