Metacognitive Writing Assignments & Student-Athletes
This post was written by NCTE member J. Michael Rifenburg. I recently returned from Kansas City, where the Annual Convention …
Bringing the Great American Read into the Classroom
In April, PBS released a list of America’s 100 most-loved books (based on popular vote) as part of The Great …
My Grammar Journey
This post was written by NCTE member Katelynn Giordano. With the rise of “text language” and informal writing, it sometimes …
Intersection of Race and Guns in Schools: Resources for Teaching in These Times
This blog was written by the NCTE Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. The members of …
April #NCTEchat: Student Voice, Student Advocacy
Student voice and advocacy are a big focus for educators and students alike right now. Dive in with the NCTE …
Having the Difficult Conversations
In its support of intellectual freedom, NCTE maintains that students have the right to materials and educational experiences that promote …
Honoring Malala for Women’s Heritage Month
This post was written by NCTE member Anji Williams. We kicked off Women’s Heritage Month in March by honoring …
We Don’t Debate ‘Bout the Babies: “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child”
This blog was written by NCTE member Raven Jones Stanbrough with former student Sarah Walker. Our Joint Declaration We …
What Happened in Your State This March?
During March, fourteen policy analysts published reports about what occurred in Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New Mexico, …
2018 Book Recommendations: YA and Adult Fiction
For English teachers, picking a favorite book is almost impossible! But we asked them to do exactly that during our …