World Poetry Day
World Poetry Day is held annually on March 21. It was originally declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and …
Becoming Strategic Writers—and Teachers of Strategic Writing
This post by member Deborah Dean was first published in 2017. “What do you do when you need to write …
Celebrate the First Day of Summer with Literacy Activities!
Summer literacy is an important component of an overall summer learning program. Research shows that summer vacation often has a …
Profound: What Literacy Can Accomplish For Life
Dear members, The NCTE statement posted yesterday reflects our commitment and deliberate intent to assure and inform you that the Executive Director …
Reflecting New Reflective Practices, Part I
From the NCTE Standing Committee on Assessment This blog was written by Kathleen Blake Yancey, a member of the NCTE …
Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors
When the Black Caucus of NCTE established the African American Read-In (AARI) over 25 years ago, their ambitious yet confident …
English Studies Reimagined
This post was written by NCTE member Bruce McComiskey. I’ve been called for jury duty four times in …
Poetry and the African American Read-In: Kwame Alexander
During the month of February (and beyond!) we shine the spotlight on texts written by African American authors. This month, …
5 Easy Steps to Create a Successful Story This School Year
Dru Tomlin, director of middle level services for the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), is a great believer in …
The Latest Issue of College Composition and Communication
This post is written by member Jens Lloyd, editorial assistant for College Composition and Communication. College Composition and Communication (CCC) publishes …