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Writers in the Schools, which sends authors into classrooms, is another program that helps beef up kids' writing skills. It operates in eight states, including Texas, Michigan and Oregon. Megan McMorran, Writers in the Schools program director in Portland, Ore., says requests for its services have gone up significantly in recent years, and the program reaches more than 1,800 students a year. "We used to have to call writers. Now writers flock to us," she says. "People are realizing how important writing is to all subjects. Sure, there is a perception that writing will help boost test scores...