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Stegner Young Writing Scholars Institute Prepares SLC Students in Advanced Writing Skills

The University of Utah, College of Education, in partnership with the Salt Lake City School District and the Salt Lake Education Foundation with support from the East High School Foundation, begins its third summer of the Stegner Young Writing Scholars Institute. This year's Institute brought 52 high school students and eight teachers from the Salt Lake City Schools together on campus in a two-week intensive classroom and lab writing experience.

The institute is co-directed by Monica Ferguson, College of Education faculty member, and Laura Scarpulla, Salt Lake District Language Arts Specialist, in conjunction with other institute professional staff which include Sharon Adamson, Language Arts Coordinator in the Salt Lake City Schools; Jan Dole, College of Education faculty; and Dessie Olson, Salt Lake District Social Studies Specialist. The participating high school students work closely with the Institute faculty and teacher participants in writing “argumentative” essays which are published by the Salt Lake City School District in the annual Our Voices Magazine.

Last Updated: 3/15/21