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"The WNY Young Writers' Studio is a community where teachers and young people come together to discover what good writing is, how to create it, and how to inspire others to do the same. Students of all ability levels will enjoy a variety of engaging activities designed to help them define their writing interests and discover their own unique voices."

"Children who blog, text or use social networking websites are more confident about their writing skills, according to the National Literacy Trust."

"The Foundation and Center for Critical Thinking aim to improve education in colleges, universities and primary through secondary schools. We present publications, conferences, workshops and professional development programs, emphasizing instructional strategies, Socratic questioning, critical reading and writing, higher order thinking, assessment, research, quality enhancement, and competency standards."

Based on the ELA Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Grades 9-12, This response video combined with the original "An Open Letter to Educators" exemplifies the intent of these two standards: --Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and collaborate on a shared writing product, incorporating diverse and sometimes conflicting feedback. --Demonstrate command of technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update work in response to ongoing feedback, including fresh arguments or new information. This video exemplifies the intent of these two standards.