The Freedom Writers Institute is a 5-day seminar led by Erin Gruwell, with support from the original Freedom Writers, in Long Beach, CA.  Educators are only required to attend one of the five sessions offered.  The program is currently open to Language Arts teachers, 6-12. 

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2008 Freedom Writers Institute:  SESSION CLOSED

If you are interested in attending the 2009 Freedom Writers Institute, please check back for the 2009 application in the fall.

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