As an institute that serves primarily rural teachers across Minnesota, the Minnesota River Valley Writing Project (MRVWP) site at Minnesota State University, Mankato, is a home for expanding professional development of the teaching of writing and literacy practices for teachers across southern Minnesota.
Our Mission
Our mission is to serve as a hub supporting and inspiring teacher-leaders across Minnesota to enhance writing instruction and integrate writing across disciplines through high-quality professional development and enriching experiences for educators, students, and community members across the region.
Benefits and Overview
The MRVWP provides a pathway to build connections between teachers and youth across southern Minnesota through the following programming:
- Summer Institutes: practicing teachers can build community and develop leadership skills (summer '26).
- Professional Development for Teachers: provide professional development to school districts across southern Minnesota.
- Youth Writing Camps: offering half-day camps for students with writing activities and teacher leadership opportunities (summer '27).
Contact Us
For more information about our programming, please contact site director Dr. Stephanie Rollag Yoon.
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