Sometimes people ask me what sparked my interest in writing, or whether I was interested in writing before my English class with teacher Erin Gruwell? As a child, I used to play by myself for…
Read MoreLong Beach, CA I flew to Long Beach on March 24 to attend the wedding of one of my best friends, James Weston. He (in the middle) is an original Freedom Writer, meaning he was…
Read MoreThis month Ink International is privileged to honor the work of Kathy Byrd, from Nettleton Junior High School (Jonesboro, AR). Kathy Byrd has worked in education for the past 30 years and has served as…
Read MoreIt has been almost seven years since Cindy Cowen (pictured, right) first advocated to bring Manny Scott to South Tahoe Middle School in California. Her tireless passion for students, alongside Principal Beth Delacour, make them…
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