A longform article on the need for writing instruction and how it has progressed in the post-1960s era that pushed for universal higher education. CUNY’s Basic Writing program is featured along with the work of CUNY professor Mina Shaughnessy. The movement at CUNY is taken as a jumping off point for a national dialogue around writing instruction and dealing with students who have different skill levels. The piece even details some of Shaughnessy’s beliefs and methods. Interestingly, this article appears in the “Style” section.

In aesthetic terms, the article features a large cartoon, adding an eye-grabbing visual element that is absent from most CUNY-centric news.

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