April 7 is the 250th Anniversary of the Birth of William Wordsworth!
“All good poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings.” ~ William Wordsworth On April 7, 1770, William Wordsworth was …
2020 NCTE Verse
“I enjoyed learning about poets who I was unfamiliar with. It felt like as a teacher, I was celebrating a …
Robert Frost and the Inauguration of President John F. Kennedy
This week, we remember the birthday of Robert Frost, who born on March 26, 1874. Robert Frost is one of …
March 21 is World Poetry Day
World Poetry Day is recognized every year on March 21. This is the day on which UNESCO recognizes the moving …
NCTE Books by Women – Update for 2020
In honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, we’re sharing books and resources from NCTE written by some incredible women …
Poetry Bracket Tournament
Now that it’s March, it’s the perfect time to host a Poetry Bracket Tournament! The idea is to create a …
Recognizing International Women’s Day
In 1977, when the women who would establish the National Women’s History Alliance began planning a women’s history week, they …
There’s a Story Behind Every Number
Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution of the United States states: “The actual Enumeration shall be made within three …
March is Women’s History Month
On March 1, 1987, Congress passed a resolution designating March as Women’s History Month. The theme for this year is “Valiant …
Read Across America Day: Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers
Join NEA’s Read Across America on March 2 to celebrate a nation of diverse readers with these recommended books, authors, …