The Four R’s of Summer
Can you believe it? The first day of July will be here before we know it! Here are a few …
Celebrate Pride Month with NCTE Resources
June is Pride Month, when cities across the US show support for LGBTQIA rights, culture, and communities. In the late …
Juneteenth, Freedom Day
“[W]hat does it all mean beyond a glad noise for Juneteenth Day? What does freedom, what does emancipation mean?” —Ralph …
I Scream for Ice Cream
During the warm month of June in the northern hemisphere, ice cream can be quite refreshing. Alexander the Great was believed …
June 1 is Pen Pal Day!
June 1 is known as Pen Pal Day! The trend of pen pals started during the 1930s. In the age of texting, …
A Significant Influence: Describing an Important Teacher in Your Life
Author and journalist Mitch Albom was born on this day in 1958. Albom was originally known for sports writing, but he …
Celebrating Museums!
Every year since 1977, May 18 has been recognized as International Museum Day. On this day, participating museums plan creative events and …
The Legacy of Robert Frost
This week in 1924, a Pulitzer Prize was awarded to Robert Frost. Robert Frost is one of the most recognized …
National Poetry Month—Jamila Woods
It’s the twenty-fifth year of National Poetry Month. We have been celebrating during the week with daily posts from NCTE Verse. …
National Poetry Month – Austin Kleon
It’s the twenty-fifth year of National Poetry Month. We have been celebrating during the week with daily posts from NCTE Verse. …