MR / Schenectady, NY / .Yates Arts in Education Magnet School / urban public elementary school / Grade 5.Girl (10, Puerto Rican American) writes in journal during independent work time. In New York State, current higher standards benchmarks set by the State Education Department expects teachers to increase the amount of writing done on a daily basis by students..MR: AD-g5a Sea3 Mel12..© Ellen B. Senisi