Since 1988, the Intensive Journalistic Writing Institute (IJWI) and IJW workshops have trained more than 500 English and journalism teachers around the country in new approaches to teaching writing, using real examples of contemporary and classic journalistic models and modes.

The title is an accurate reflection of what participating teachers can expect. Our schedule is intensive and the sessions are extensive. Teachers read journalistic models and explore journalistic writing modes. We share approaches that have worked in classrooms and provide examples to stimulate discussion. Teachers learn teaching techniques and write new unit plans that include journalistic writing in their English curriculum.