Make Writing Practice a District Priority helps district leaders move writing beyond ELA by embedding meaningful writing opportunities across all subject areas.

This guide explains why consistent, content-based writing matters, outlines what’s missing from traditional writing instruction, and provides actionable strategies to support teachers in integrating writing into everyday instruction using Newsela Writing.

Key Benefits

With this guide, districts can:

• Build cross-curricular writing routines that deepen content understanding.
• Strengthen critical thinking and disciplinary literacy through integrated writing.
• Support teachers with practical frameworks for subject-specific writing.
• Align writing instruction to real-world expectations and assessment demands.
• Use rubric-aligned feedback tools to standardize writing expectations district-wide.

Who Should Use This Resource

This resource is designed for:

• District curriculum and literacy leaders.
• School administrators and instructional leadership teams.
• Coaches supporting writing across content areas.