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 …
Alleviating the Summer “Monkey Mind”
This post was written by NCTE student member Kristeen Cherney, originally shared in 2016. That first week after classes were …
Grammar for Writing
This post was written by NCTE member Deborah Dean. I grew up in classrooms with traditional grammar instruction—and I liked …
Why Study Groups?
This post was written by NCTE member Linda Larson. “These study groups aren’t helping. I feel lonelier than ever,” …
War and Children’s Literature
This post was written by NCTE member HeeYoung Kim, a member of the NCTE Standing Committee on Global Citizenship. …
Using Writing to Explore Social Class
This post is an excerpt from the English Journal article “Using Writing to Explore Social Class” by NCTE member Katelynn …
Build Your Stack: Texts by Meg Grehan
This blog post was written by author Meg Grehan. It’s part of Build Your Stack,® an NCTE initiative focused exclusively on …
Quashing Disability Myths through the Lived Experience of Authors: Three New Middle Grade Books
This post was written by NCTE member Patricia A. Dunn. From fairy tales to Shakespeare, stereotypes about disability are …
English Studies Reimagined
This post was written by NCTE member Bruce McComiskey. I’ve been called for jury duty four times in …
Standing in Solidarity with Uvalde, Texas
Without question, our hearts are breaking, yet again, because of the violence experienced by teachers, administrators, students, and families in Uvalde, …