© 2009, 2010
Do The Write Thing
Houston, Texas
Corpus Christi National Finalist reads his story to the attendees of the Do the Write Thing Texas Challenge Recognition Ceremony.
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The Do the Write Thing Texas Challenge is an anti-violence and academic program targeted at middle school students. It provides youth the opportunity to think profoundly about the issues surrounding violence and enables them to express themselves through a nationally recognized forum.
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El Paso DTWT National Finalist reads the Student Platform which was drafted at the Leadership Summit in Austin.
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The 2009 Platforms developed by students, parents and educators.
We find that the following principles are necessary for a decent and civil society:
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Kathy Clark, Pasadena ISD, works with the State and National Finalists to develop their Platform at the Do the Write Thing Texas Leadership Summit. The Platform was presented in House Chambers to the Office of the Texas Governor.
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The Challenge satisfies a number of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills objectives in English/Language Arts Social Studies and Health, and it complements character building and drug abuse prevention programs.
TEKS Criteria / Lesson Plans > Please submit entries to your District Coordinator > by November 25, 2010. |
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Violence, Is there such a thing? Can people really be as cruel and heartless as to deliberately hurt another human being?
-by Kate Norton |
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On the schoolyard sits a child with blood across his face, because another young boy just dislikes his race.
-by Jonathan Zepeda |
Whether you are an educator, parent, guardian or friend, you can help. |
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