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Intellectual Freedom Center

All students have the right to materials and educational experiences that promote open inquiry, critical thinking, diversity in thought and expression, and respect for others.

Lesson Plans

If you’re looking for practical instructional ideas, you’re in the right place. ReadWriteThink.org offers classroom-tested lesson plans providing ready resources for educators working with all students.

African American Read-In

The National African American Read-In is the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. It was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus of NCTEto make literacy a significant part of Black History Month.

Journal Articles

NCTE publishes 10 journals; our digital archives contain more than 1,800 issues. All journal articles are available to subscribers. Articles more than two years old are available to members.