Nikki Giovanni and Her Poetry
Nikki Giovanni celebrates her birthday tomorrow, June 7. Nikki Giovanni is an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. One of …
The Words of Walt Whitman
American poet Walt Whitman was born in Long Island, New York on May 31, 1819. In 2019, there were numerous …
Celebrating Mister Rogers!
Fred Rogers, better known as “Mister Rogers,” began developing his ideas for children’s programming in the 1950s. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood …
Recognizing the Power of Museums
Every year since 1977, May 18 has been recognized as International Museum Day. On this day, participating museums plan creative …
May 2022 #NCTEchat: Relevance, Representation, and Empowering Student Voice with Media Education
Join us on Sunday, May 15, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #NCTEchat addressing three core themes that make media …
AAPI and the NCTE Video Library
Held during the month of May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month) is an annual celebration …
Celebrating Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales
On this day in 1835, the first installment of Hans Christian Andersen’s Fairy Tales was published by C. A. Reitzel …
NCTE Summer Professional Development Books: Bestsellers
Summer is an excellent time for recharging; it’s also an excellent time for finding new inspiration. NCTE members have written …
Recognizing Teacher Appreciation Week
This week in the United States is Teacher Appreciation Week. Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May …
Celebrating the Library of Congress!
On this day in 1800, Congress approved the purchase of books to start the Library of Congress! On April 24 …