Ways of Working
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Write of Passage Cohort Version Notes
As an organization, we are constantly creating and iterating. Here, we share the version notes for Write of Passage, inviting you to see how we've changed and where we're going.
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Amp It Up
In this memo, I outline Amp It Up — the management philosophy I apply to Write of Passage. It has three pillars: increase the tempo, raise the standards, and narrow the focus. When you Amp It Up, people radiate ambition, urgency, boldness, and Hearts on Fire.
Read more: Amp It Up
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Our Vision for Write of Passage
Writing online is one of the most undervalued opportunities in the world right now. We are pioneers on the frontier of the Internet, teaching creators, kids, and companies how to write online in the 21st century. Here’s what we’re building.
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Our 8 Pillars of Education
The Write of Passage approach to education is based on 8 pillars. Together, they are our guiding principles in designing every aspect of the learning experience for our students: Pillar #1: Deep Trust Learning cannot happen without trust. Community cannot happen without trust. Growth cannot happen without trust. Our students demand an environment of deepRead…
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Strengthening the Student Community
“What makes people feel human in the inhuman context of the internet?” Our Write of Passage improvement efforts have focused on one area. A recent Tweet by Jeff Weinstein, a product lead at Stripe, provides some guidance: My problem #1 to solve for Write of Passage is strengthening the student community. Write of Passage attractsRead…
