This document provides information about improving writing instruction and proficiency. It discusses how many students are low achieving writers and recommends increasing the amount and quality of writing. It promotes the use of a K-12 writing curriculum following the Writing Workshop model to meet student needs and increase writing skills. Key aspects of the workshop model include a daily mini-lesson, sharing time, and independent writing with teacher conferencing. The goal is to increase writing proficiency, test scores, and prepare students for life and career endeavors.