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 …
Making Students the Subject and Not the Object: Mukkaramah Smith on Embracing, Not Muting, Children’s Authentic Selves
NCTE member Mukkaramah Smith was interviewed for this post by freelance journalist Kimberly Fields. Mukkaramah Smith, a 2020 corecipient …
I Scream for Ice Cream
During the warm month of June in the northern hemisphere, ice cream can be quite refreshing. Alexander the Great was believed …
How to Read (with Compassion): An English Teacher Explores Compassionate Reading through Thich Nhat Hanh’s Mindfulness
This post was written by NCTE member Adam Mackie. The Miracle of Reading On, between, beyond & through the …