It became apparent at speaking engagements that teachers sought additional information on replicating the teaching methodology utilized by Erin Gruwell in their respective classrooms, bringing to light a need to fill a void for educators of at-risk students who desired professional development to aid them in their teaching journey. Teachers of at-risk middle and high school students were using The Freedom Writers Diary as a teaching tool, yet were in need of additional guidance on how to transform their students both academically and personally. After numerous requests from teachers, Erin Gruwell began creating curriculum materials to train teachers in her unique academic methodology – The Freedom Writers Method.

 
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