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 …
June Is Black Music Month!
In 1979, President Jimmy Carter declared that June would be Black Music Month. The goal was that this would be …
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,” …
Ways to Recognize Juneteenth
Today is Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The holiday received …
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 …
Recognize Pride Month with NCTE Resources
June is Pride Month, when cities across the US show support for LGBTQIA rights, culture, and communities. In the late …
Nikki Giovanni and Her Poetry
Nikki Giovanni celebrates her birthday on June 7. Nikki Giovanni is an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. One of …
English Studies Reimagined
This post was written by NCTE member Bruce McComiskey. I’ve been called for jury duty four times in …
The Words of Walt Whitman
American poet Walt Whitman was born in Long Island, New York on May 31, 1819. In 2019, there were numerous …