Story as the Landscape of Knowing
A montage of stories and viewpoints from the NCTE 2014 Annual Convention.
The Best Kept Secret in English Education
The following is an excerpt from Ernest Morrell’s Presidential Address at the 2014 NCTE Annual Convention. (An audio clip is at …
“What happens to a dream deferred?”
As I watch press coverage of the protests blooming around the country in the wake of the grand jury’s decision in the …
Global Collaboration Around Education
The following post was written by NCTE member Michael Rifenburg who, along with Maria Clinton and others served as a …
Collaboration Comes in All Shapes and Sizes
The following post was written by Lisa Fink in partnership with NCTE members who volunteered to attend and reflect upon …
Educational Ripple Effects of Voter Disenfranchisement
Reflections on the AERA Annual Brown Lecture The following post was written by NCTE staff member Lu Ann McNabb who …
Is a Connected Educator the Same as a Teacher Who Is Connected?
Plug a cord into a wall. Turn on the wi-fi on your phone. Open an app. Watch a webinar. Snap …
Where’s the “We” in Assessment?
We live in an era in which whole schools receive grades based on how well their students perform on tests. …
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.” …
Reflections on Collaboration and Assessment
The following piece is adapted from a longer reflection by Darren Cambridge on the theme of Collaboration and Capacity Building for …