Press Releases

June 11, 2008: New English/Spanish Activity Book Makes Writing and Reading Fun
College Board's National Commission on Writing Joins National Writing Project, Reading Is Fundamental to Promote Early Childhood Literacy

April 24, 2008: Teens Say Electronic Writing Is Different from Their Real Writing
In Pew Internet/College Board National Commission on Writing Report, Teens See Benefits to Using Technology to Write and Say They Would Welcome Even More Writing Instruction

July 6, 2005: State Report Puts High Premium on Writing Skills
Still, report echoes concerns from the private sector; states spend $221 million annually to improve writing among employees

February 4, 2005: Warren E. Buffett Receives the National Commission on Writing Award for "Extraordinary Contributions to the Art and Craft of Writing"
Former Senator Bob Kerrey and College Board President Gaston Caperton Present Award

September 14, 2004: Writing Skills Necessary for Employment, Says Big Business
Writing can be a ticket to professional jobs, says blue-ribbon group

January 21, 2004: Senator Robert C. Byrd Receives the National Commission on Writing Award for "Extraordinary Contributions to the Art and Craft of Writing"
Former Governor Gaston Caperton presents award

January 21, 2004: Senator Thad Cochran Receives the National Commission on Writing Award for "Extraordinary Contributions to the Art and Craft of Writing"
Former Senator Bob Kerrey presents award

April 25, 2003: Panel Says Most American Students Must Improve Writing to Meet Demands of College Success and Career
Former Senator Bob Kerrey Named to Lead 5-Year Writing Challenge