A “Week 2” Perspective on NCTE Reads
This post was written by NCTE member Vikki Orepitan. For the second week of NCTE Reads, we focused on …
A Walk on the Moon
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” With those words 50 years ago, Neil Armstrong was …
NCTE Reads – Reflection from a New Member
This post was written by NCTE member Vikki Orepitan. As a novice both to NCTE and to the summer book …
Is Speech Free at Your University?
As noted by theFire.org, Public universities are bound by the First Amendment. Their policies and practices must protect, and never …
The Power of Journalism
African American journalist Ida B. Wells was born on July 16, 1862. Ida B. Wells’s work as a journalist provided …
Who Gets to Decide?
This week I bumped into two different stories on the radio. Each was discussing the questions “Who gets to decide?” …
Summer Writing with Zines
Zines are small-circulation self-published works of original or appropriated texts and images. In 2018 some fans of zines declared July …
Texts, Your Students, and the First Amendment
For many years, American schools have been pressured to restrict or deny students access to texts deemed objectionable by some …
Looking for the Truth and Stories behind Historical Documents
Historical events and holidays like Independence Day provide an authentic opportunity to investigate primary and secondary sources. Try these resources …
Books Beyond the Boundaries
As educators, we are continually reaching beyond our own boundaries, and we encourage our students to reach beyond themselves, too, …