Erin Gruwell, author portrait

Erin Gruwell

The Freedom Writers and Erin Gruwell continue to share their stories with students and teachers from around the globe through their nonprofit, the Freedom Writers Foundation. They are the subject of the public television documentary Freedom Writers: Stories from the Heart and the feature film Freedom Writers, starring Hilary Swank. Gruwell lives in Long Beach.
Dear Freedom Writer
Teaching Hope
Teach with Your Heart
The Freedom Writers Diary Teacher's Guide
The Freedom Writers Diary (20th Anniversary Edition)

Books

Dear Freedom Writer
Teaching Hope
Teach with Your Heart
The Freedom Writers Diary Teacher's Guide
The Freedom Writers Diary (20th Anniversary Edition)

Teacher Appreciation

Teacher Appreciation Week is observed May 2–8 2023, but hardworking educators deserve our thanks year-round. Over the past few years in particular, teachers and other school workers have made it known that they feel overworked and underappreciated. In 2022, the National Education Association (NEA) created a video featuring the thoughts of several educators from across

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