What is great writing?

What we believe about great writing:

* Critical thought is a prerequisite to good writing
* The more you thoughtfully write the better you get at writing.
* Writing takes time; learning how to write takes time
* Everyone is a writer.
* There is a connection between writing, thinking, reading
* Teaching kids to read as writers
* Reading, writing, speaking, and thinking are inextricably intertwined; can’t pull them apart
* Writing mastery is the single greatest predictor of success in college
* If you want to change the world, you must be an eloquent writer, thinker, and speaker
* Kids must be immersed in a world that values good thinking; saturated with quality models
* Writing is a process and a craft
* Writing is as essential to daily life as breathing, and not something that is purely academic.