Maria Brisk, Boston College (IMAGE) Boston College Caption Boston College Lynch School of Education Professor Maria Brisk has spent seven years developing her Genres in Writing curriculum. Her latest research shows the new approach boosts literacy and language learning for elementary school students. Credit Boston College Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.