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 …
Teaching Grammar . . . or Teaching Language?
This post was written by NCTE member Deborah Dean. On the first day of a course for preservice teachers …
Revealing the Human and the Writer: The Promise of a Humanizing Writing Pedagogy for Black Students
This post presents an excerpt from the article “Revealing the Human and the Writer: The Promise of a Humanizing Writing Pedagogy …
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPI Heritage Month)
This post was written by NCTE member John Hansen. The Justin Timberlake meme, which is now over 10 years …
Recognizing the Power of Museums
Every year since 1977, May 18 has been recognized as International Museum Day. On this day, participating museums plan creative …