Lisa Fink, Author at National Council of Teachers of English

NCTE Journal Articles and the 2023 African American Read-In

During February, the month of the African American Read-In, we continue our theme of spotlighting connections with thoughtful NCTE texts. …

This date in history marks the inauguration of a number of U.S. Presidents. It is a good date to look …

Amelia Earhart was born in 1897. Once she began flying in 1921, she quickly set numerous women’s altitude, speed, and …

Join us Sunday, January 15, at 8:00 p.m. ET, on Twitter for an #NCTEchat all about #AARI23! Tiffany A. Flowers, …

Jacob Grimm was born in Hanau, Germany, on January 4, 1785. With his brother Wilhelm, he began collecting traditional German …

Annie Moore, a 15-year-old girl from Ireland, became the first person to enter Ellis Island on New Year’s Day, 1892. …

Juan Felipe Herrera was born on this day in 1948. Herrera is the American poet, author, and activist of Mexican descent …

After a professional learning experience like the NCTE Annual Convention, attendees are often energized and reinvigorated. It was an exciting …

World Kindness Day is an international holiday, launched in 1998, with the goal of promoting kindness throughout the world. It’s …

We can’t believe it, but the 2022 Annual Convention is almost here! Join us Sunday, November 13, at 8:00 p.m. …