Teacher, author Erin Gruwell to speak in Galesburg next week
(WorldNews Entertainment)

GALESBURG — The United Way of Knox County, in partnership with Knox College, Galesburg District 205, the Regional Office of Education 33 and the Western Illinois Reading Council, will host several events this month featuring acclaimed teacher and author Erin Gruwell. Gruwell created the Freedom Writers Methodology, a teaching philosophy and curricula designed to achieve acceptance and excellence from all students. She now teaches educators around the world how to use her lesson ......