Are you ready for a writing revolution in your school or district? I stand firmly behind the firsthand counsel I shared with AASA on improving writing instruction. But the question I hear most often from school and district leaders is: “How can I tell if my school is ready for a writing revolution?” My advice […]

by Mark Scruby Looking back over the past few years, one truth stands out clearly: the growth has been huge. Not flashy-huge, but meaningful-huge—the kind of growth that sneaks up on you and suddenly changes what feels possible for students. I work at Ballarat Clarendon College in regional Victoria, a private, co-educational, day and boarding […]

Even experienced educators benefit from taking time to reflect, revisit, and refine their practice. The Refresher Training + MyTWR Tools membership from The Writing Revolution (TWR) helps teachers and school leaders reinforce the strategies of the Hochman Method®—so writing instruction stays consistent, effective, and evidence-based year after year. What Is Refresher Training + MyTWR Tools? […]

As the Science of Reading reshapes literacy education, effective writing instruction has never been more essential. Yet few educators receive structured training in how to teach writing explicitly and systematically. That is why The Writing Revolution (TWR) created an option for self-paced professional learning—a flexible path to mastering the Hochman Method®, an evidence-based approach to […]

Behind every great teacher is thoughtful preparation, and behind Judy—The Writing Revolution®’s AI-powered instructional coach—is a foundation of precision, ethics, and pedagogy. While most AI systems are designed to answer any question on any topic, Judy was built for one purpose: to help teachers implement the Hochman Method® accurately, efficiently, and safely. “Judy’s intelligence is […]

When teachers first learn The Writing Revolution®’s (TWR) methodology, a common question emerges: “I understand it—but how do I fit this into tomorrow’s lesson?” That is exactly the gap Judy was designed to fill. Named for TWR founder Dr. Judith Hochman, Judy is an AI-powered coach that helps teachers bring the Hochman Method® into daily […]

Educators are practical. They want instructional tools that not only sound promising but also work in the real world—during planning time, in mixed-ability classrooms, and in the inevitable rush of the school day. When we introduced Judy, our AI-powered instructional coach built on the Hochman Method®, teachers responded with enthusiasm, curiosity, and thoughtful questions. Below, […]

What is Judy? Named after The Writing Revolution® founder Dr. Judith Hochman, Judy is an AI-enabled activity generator and coach built specifically for educators implementing the Hochman Method®. Unlike general chatbots, Judy produces classroom-ready materials that fully conform to TWR strategies—student worksheets, teacher’s guides, anticipated responses, and optional family communication—so you can teach sooner and […]

Professional learning that lasts beyond the training. We have designed our membership model to give educators what truly makes the difference: training + tools. The Writing Revolution pairs expert-led professional learning with a full year of access to MyTWR Tools, ensuring educators can confidently bring The Hochman Method® to life in every classroom. Start by […]

Dear Friends of The Writing Revolution, Last year marked a significant milestone for The Writing Revolution (TWR) as we celebrated our 10th anniversary—a moment that prompted reflection on how best to deepen our impact. We asked ourselves: How can we further empower educators to deliver effective writing instruction in every K–12 classroom? The clearest answers came […]