NCTE Texts and the African American Read-In
During February, the month of the African American Read-In, we continue our theme of spotlighting connections with thoughtful NCTE texts. …
What Do We Want Students to Know about the Media?
This blog post by NCTE member Frank Baker appeared originally on MiddleWeb on 7/19/21, and is reprinted with permission. When I …
Grassroots Community Engagement Initiatives for African American Literacy Development
This post was written by NCTE member Tiffany Flowers. As someone who has carved out a niche within the …
Build Your Stack: On Windows, Mirrors, and Telescopes
This Build Your Stack post was written by NCTE member Stephanie Toliver. The September 2021 Council Chronicle includes Toliver’s essay “On …
Good Morning. It’s Good to See You.
Years ago I was involved in a project where a new principal was trying to turn around her “failing school.” …
Reading, Writing, and Spelling
The National Spelling Bee Finals are held this week! Hundreds of student spelling champions, ranging from 9 to 15 years …
Exploring Possibilities for Summer Learning through NEH Institutes
This post was written by NCTE member Kathy G. Short and guest authors Carol Brochin and Leah Durán. The …
Choosing Is a Right
In her article in this December’s Voices from the Middle, Nancie Atwell explains why middle schoolers engage and learn best …
“We remember and pronounce”: On the Vital Finding and Making of Poems
This blog post is written by R. Joseph Rodriguez, former Chair, NCTE College Section. In the famous poem titled “Poetry,” …
The Desire for Literacy 4: Violeta
This is the fourth of eight excerpts we will be offering from Lauren Rosenberg’s The Desire for Literacy: Writing in …