Creating an Eloquent Dance Between Us and Our Students
This post by NCTE member Justin Stygles appeared as “Understanding Differences in Isolation“ in “Notes from the Middle Level Section,” …
Poetry and the African American Read-In: Nikki Grimes
During the month of February (and beyond!) we shine the spotlight on texts written by African American authors. This month, …
Taking Student Memoir to Cultural, Creative, and Courageous Heights
This post was written by NCTE member Adam Mackie. In the Anchorage school district, where I teach ninth- and …
Empowering Teachers through Professional Learning and Assessment
From the NCTE Standing Committee on Literacy Assessment This post was written by NCTE member Peggy O’Neill, a member …
Build Your Stack: Affirming the Diversity of Black Hair
This post was written by NCTE member Tiffany A. Flowers. It is part of Build Your Stack,® an NCTE initiative focused exclusively on …
February 2020 #NCTEChat: Lifting Every Voice
Join us this Sunday, February 16, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #NCTEchat focusing on Black History Month and the …
Poetry and the African American Read-In: Kwame Alexander
During the month of February (and beyond!) we shine the spotlight on texts written by African American authors. This month, …
The “English Teachers Support Queer Youth” Meme
From the NCTE LGBTQ Advisory Committee This blog post was written by Cody Miller, Chair of the NCTE LGBTQ …
The Power of Storytelling: Using Narrative to Develop Speaking and Listening Skills
This post was written by NCTE members April Brannon and Jill Lomheim. Undoubtedly, narrative writing is a valuable part …
The Process of Langston Hughes
In the 1940s, the poet Langston Hughes was a major author who worked in many different literary forms, from poems …