Lisa Fink, Author at National Council of Teachers of English

Celebrating One of the Brothers Grimm, Jacob Grimm

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. …

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. …