A Reflection on Media Literacy: Questions Students Can Ask
This post was written by NCTE member Jared Huisingh. I recently attended an NCTE Member Gathering on critical media literacy …
Poetry and the Summer Olympics
The long awaited summer Olympics in Tokyo kicked off on July 23. Did you know that there is a longstanding …
There’s No Need to Feel at Sea When It Comes to Teaching Grammar
This post was written by NCTE member Amy Benjamin. In the second edition of my book Engaging Grammar: Practical Advice …
Celebrate Mandela Day!
In 2009, the United Nations declared July 18th “Mandela Day”, an international day of honor for former South African President …
Revising My Writing Syllabus with Student Organizers
This post was written by NCTE member Glenn Hutchinson, the author of Writing Accomplices with Student Immigrant Rights Organizers (CCCC …
Putting Citizenship in Global Perspective in the ELA Classroom
This summer we’re revisiting some popular past posts with themes of continuing relevance. The following post was contributed by NCTE member Vivian …
The Four R’s of Summer
Can you believe it? The first day of July will be here before we know it! Here are a few …
Reflections on an Unprecedented Year
From the NCTE Secondary Section Steering Committee This post was written by NCTE member Valerie Mattessich, a member of …
What Do Standardized Assessments Measure?
From the NCTE Standing Committee on Literacy Assessment This post was written by NCTE member Bobbie Kabuto, the chair of …
Celebrate 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 …