How do we learn to write? With Dr. Leslie Laud No Silly Questions- An Education Podcast for Parents

I truly believe that my 10th grade teacher, Dr.Joshua Gaylord, changed the trajectory of my academic future. He taught writing class and it’s a skill I use and rely on every single day, from writing a work email, to a birthday card, to even this introduction. We all rely on our ability to write - so, it’s understandable that we would want our kids to develop enormous confidence in this discipline. But unfortunately, nation-wide data suggets that writing is in fact our children’s weakest skill...