Lisa Fink, Author at National Council of Teachers of English

Annie Moore, New Year, New Country

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. …

October 24–28, 2022, is Annual Media Literacy Week in the United States. The mission of this week is to highlight …

National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign founded in 2006 by PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center. The campaign is …

A time for celebrating the culture, art, and achievements of Latinx people, September 15 to October 15 has been designated …

It’s back-to-school time for many teachers and students! It can be an overwhelming time, with the never-ending to-do lists and details. …

Americans made history in 2008 by electing Barack Obama as the nation’s first Black U.S. president. In addition to his …