James Baldwin Was Born on This Day in 1924
Novelist, essayist, and social critic James Baldwin was born on August 2, 1924, in Harlem. At 14, he was in …
(Online) Learning from My Mistakes
This post was written by guest author Linda Larson. “Hurry up and learn to teach online.” We felt the …
The Written Word as a Tool of Empowerment: A Manifesto for Toni Cade Bambara
This post was written by NCTE member Sonia Adams. The systemic violence inflicted against Black, Brown, Black Indigenous, and …
The 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26, 2020, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The ADA was signed into …
Canonical Loyalty and the Role of Gatekeeping the English Teaching Profession
This post was written by NCTE member Cody Miller. English educator, NCTE member, and co-founder of #THEBOOKCHAT Scott Bayer …
Students Should Change the University: Disability and Difference in the Classroom
July 26, 2020, marks the 30-year anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. To …
Reconsidering Research Approaches in First-Year Composition Curriculums
This post was written by NCTE member Sarah E.S. Carter. When will we start to re(consider) the research approaches …
Slow Writing
This post was written by NCTE member Joyce Kinkead. Add Slow Writing to the list of “slow” choices—slow food, …
Choosing Creativity as a Lifestyle
NCTE member Timothy J. Duggan, a contributor to A Symphony of Possibilities: A Handbook for Arts Integration in Secondary English …
Teacher Candidates Navigate Online Learning with Their Guiding Teachers
This post was written by NCTE member Kimberly Ferrario. Although none of us were prepared for teaching and learning …