April 2014
Theme: Fostering Creativity in a Time of Standards
Artist of this issue: Tony Fulwiler

Contents
Grading Grading
Mark Manasse
A Clean, Clear View
Stefanie Elwood
Changing the Conversation: Observation as a Collaborative Process
Jaclyn Smith
The Messy Pursuit of Rigor and Relevance
Steve Rodriguez
Beyond the Bubble: Piloting a National Writing Project Prompt
Maria Shreve
Learning the Power of Quiet Encouragement
Michael Ruegg
Letters about Literature
Kimberley Gilles
Features and Columns
President’s Perspective
Editor’s Column
Call for Manuscripts
CATE Ballot
CATE Professional Creative Writing Contest
CATE Contest Winners:
“Promise in the Chicken Coop” by Kseniya Belysheva
“Paying it Forward Around the World” by Sangeetha Bharath
“Nineteen Hours” by Samantha Shieh
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