Serena White

Serena White, former chief academic officer for Monroe City Schools, discusses how effective writing instruction can enhance critical thinking skills. She shares her district's experience merging a content-rich curriculum with The Writing Revolution framework, which led to significant improvements in student writing and comprehension. White highlights the challenges students faced in expository writing and the transformative effects of structured support, particularly for those with learning disabilities. The conversation makes a compelling case for integrating writing across subjects to foster deeper understanding.