Coherence Across the Curriculum. Writing at the Center.
The Writing Pathway is a researched approach to creating coherence in schools and districts by improving writing and writing instruction, across the curriculum and through the grade levels.
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The Writing Pathway covers the highest-impact writing skills, from sentences to essays—many of which can be practiced in as little as 5 minutes! Generate high-quality practice—in your content—in seconds. Try one of our favorite skills below (just tell us what you’re teaching) or explore the full Skills Library here.
Why Do We Need the Writing Pathway?
- ✦A national literacy crisis: 7 out of 10 students are not proficient in reading (2024 NAEP). Reading and writing are inextricably linked, yet writing is often deprioritized or ignored, and it's underutilized as a tool for learning.
- ✦Students need explicit instruction and a consistent approach to improve as writers—and they learn more content when they're asked to write about what they are learning!
- ✦Teachers need and deserve more support to deliver writing instruction that is both scaffolded and rigorous, especially non-ELA teachers.
- ✦Schools and districts need proven solutions that support implementing a coherent approach to writing and knowledge building at scale.
Middle school students using the Pathway made 9.3 times the growth of their peers in persuasive writing, with an effect size of 0.64.
Committed to being "evidence-based," not just "research-based"
What Sets Us Apart?
Grounded in Research, Proven Before Launch: Co-developed with teachers and guided by decades of writing research—including the advising of writing instruction expert Dr. Steve Graham—we spent two years rigorously testing and refining the Pathway with nearly 1,000 students before launching it publicly. We wanted to be sure it led to real outcomes for students first.
Focused: We’ve done the work to figure out which practice is going to have the biggest payoff; the Pathway only includes the highest-impact skills, and that’s deliberate.
More Than Just Another Tool: The Pathway is a powerful tool, but it’s not just a tool. It’s a tool in service of a comprehensive approach to better and more coherent instruction and assessment. Further, as part of Teaching Lab, the Pathway comes with best-in-class professional learning and coaching in that approach.
AI with Purpose: We’re optimistic, but cautious about AI—especially tools that interact directly with students. That’s why the Pathway’s AI is teacher-facing, transparent, and focused on outcomes. It’s fast and easy to use, but above all, it’s designed to support real student growth in thinking, writing, and learning.
Scalable: Designed for individual classrooms, schools, or entire districts.