Student Audio Recordings: Leverage for Writers
This blog post was written by NCTE members Karen Sheriff LeVan and Marissa E. King. Sleepy-eyed Thiago* rarely speaks …
What Books Are on Your Shelf?
I challenge you to take a look at the books on your office or classroom shelf and see how well …
A Walk on the Moon
“That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” With those words 50 years ago, Neil Armstrong was …
Who Gets to Decide?
This week I bumped into two different stories on the radio. Each was discussing the questions “Who gets to decide?” …
Summer Writing with Zines
Zines are small-circulation self-published works of original or appropriated texts and images. In 2018 some fans of zines declared July …
Key Aspects of Critical Literacy: An Excerpt
This is an excerpt from “Critical Literacy as a Way of Being and Doing,” a Research and Policy column written …
Texts, Your Students, and the First Amendment
For many years, American schools have been pressured to restrict or deny students access to texts deemed objectionable by some …
Studying Abroad is a Proven Way to Personal Development and Global Sensibilities
From the NCTE Standing Committee on Global Citizenship This month, the Standing Committee on Global Citizenship welcomes Jakub Tesar as …
Looking for the Truth and Stories behind Historical Documents
Historical events and holidays like Independence Day provide an authentic opportunity to investigate primary and secondary sources. Try these resources …