Equity, Justice, and Antiracist Teaching

2021 NCTE Annual Convention

The NCTE Annual Convention is an opportunity to find new teaching allies, new connections with luminaries and authors, and fresh inspiration to bring back to classrooms around the country. Learn more about our vision for the 2021 Convention.

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We have resources for virtual instruction and online learning.

Online learning and instruction offer their own particular benefits and challenges at any time—here we suggest some resources and activities that may help those suddenly faced with teaching online.

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We’re the home for educators of English and language arts.

NCTE amplifies the voice of educators through personal connection, collaboration, and a shared mission to improve the teaching and learning of English and language arts at all levels.

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Rochelle (Shelley) Rodrigo Elected Vice President of NCTE

Rodrigo is the senior director of the Writing Program; associate professor in Rhetoric, Composition, and the Teaching of English; and associate writing specialist (continuing status) in the Department of English at the University of Arizona. She has also taught fulltime at Mesa Community College, Arizona, and Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia. Rodrigo teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in writing, rhetoric, and film studies. She researches how “newer” technologies better facilitate communicative interactions, specifically teaching and (online) learning.

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The Forgotten Language Art

Stories from a Student Guest Speaker

Inspiring One Another

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When you join NCTE, you’ll be joining the best minds in English, language arts, and writing studies. You’ll find a professional home for the many stages of your teaching career.

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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.

Why become an NCTE member?
We’ll give you 25,000 reasons.

With more than 25,000 members, we’re a leading partner to and professional home for teachers of English and language arts at all levels. Explore how you can benefit from NCTE membership.

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