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Write on Sports in the News on Berkeleyside.org
Write on Sports Berkeley CA summer camp program has been featured in the news on Berkeleyside.org.
Write on Sports at Seton Hall University
On Saturday, February 4th, 2023, a group of Write on Sports students participated in a workshop at Seton Hall University focused on the Seton Hall Women’s Basketball Team’s game against Providence College.
Write on Sports Men’s World Cup Preview 2022
Write on Sports students kick off the start of the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup with their own analysis of all things soccer! The students explore topics including the controversy around Qatar hosting the tournament, as well as their own predictions about the teams and players.
Write on Sports NBA Preview
Write on Sports hosts a conversation with two veteran Write on Sports students about what they see in store for the season. They talk about their predictions for who will win the championship, who will win the MVP and some of the drama around the league.
Meet MaryEllen Salamone, Write on Sports Trustee
MaryEllen joined the Board in the Spring of 2022 and has quickly become a fierce advocate for the organization as we continue to grow and reach more communities. Her personal connection to writing extends from the tragic loss of her husband, John, on 9/11. In her own words, MaryEllen shares why she is passionate about writing.
Write on Sports, Inc. Awarded $35,000 in WNBC/WNJU Project Innovation Funding to Expand Summer and After-school Literacy Programs
Nonprofit is One of 10 Tri-State Grant Winners Out of More Than 500 Applicants AUGUST 11, 2022, NEW YORK, NY – NBC Universal awarded $35,000
Write on Sports Summer 2020 Final Projects
We recently posted highlights of the first week of our 2020 Summer program. Our students took the opportunity to work on different projects over a 4 week period. The video below is a compilation of highlights as students presented their work along with feedback from the teachers and interns.
Summer Program Week 1 Highlights
WoS’ Summer Program had an amazing first week with 30 students participating. Take a minute to watch the video to see some of the highlights and how our teachers are working with the students.
Write on Sports Supports Black Lives Matter Movement
Write on Sports, which works with children in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods and homes, adds its voice to the urgent need for change.