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 …
Earth Day 2022
As we celebrate Earth Day 2022, explore the possibilities for discussion and investigation in these NCTE resources: The blog post, …
Celebrating Shakespeare with NCTE
On April 23 in 1564, William Shakespeare was born. It’s been said that Shakespeare’s complete works consist of 884,647 words …
Looking Back at Community Events of the 2022 African American Read-In
In February, the African American Read-In inspired school and community readings and events across the nation. Here’s a look into …
Looking Back at School Celebrations of the 2022 African American Read-In
In February, the African American Read-In inspired school and community readings and events across the nation. Here’s a quick look …
NCTE Poetry Publications
Whether you’re looking to celebrate National Poetry Month during April or throughout the year, NCTE has plenty of resources to …
National Poetry Month: Looking at National Poetry
April is National Poetry Month! Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the …
Recognizing César Chávez Day
César Chávez Day is a US holiday celebrating the birth and legacy of the Mexican American civil rights and labor …
Celebrating Billy Collins!
March 21 is the birthday of poet Billy Collins. He wrote his first poem at the age of seven when he …