Right to Read, a Grassroots Effort
When it comes to defending intellectual freedom there are two ways to look at the matter. 1. React when intellectual …
Governors Play a Key Role in Education
For over a decade, I have received press releases from my Governor by email. The press releases cover a wide …
College Scorecard
The following post was written by Carolyn Calhoon-Dillahunt, who served for a year as the CCCC Policy Fellow and will become the CCCC …
14 Years Ago
September 11 has been declared a day of service, of giving of oneself, of volunteering for a cause we believe …
Inviting Stakeholders to Your Classroom
You want to have a voice. You would love to testify at the school board hearing or travel to your …
When Legislators Attempt to Stifle Teacher Voice
Although many teachers are now finding their voices and using them to testify at hearings, meet with legislators, or influence …
Families and Literacy Learning
Whether your summertime was leisurely, productive, or both, you’re probably joining the many children, families, and teachers making the mental …
Recognizing NCTE Members Who Are 2015 State Teachers of the Year
NCTE has an incredible membership, filled with vibrant teachers and faculty who are dedicated to their students every day. This …
Voices for Change: The Responsibility of the Teacher at the Microphone
On June 24, NCTE brought a handful of educators to the Department of Education to speak to staffers about issues …
Teaching Is a Skill in an Art Form
As I recently watched three dancers, one from New York, one from Richmond, and one from Washington, DC, dance seamlessly …