Words of Inspiration for New Teachers
During our August #NCTEchat, we asked teachers to share one thing that they wish they had known during their first …
What Do You Hear? What Do Our Students Hear?
This post was written by NCTE member Shelby M. Boehm. It’s a Tuesday morning, and I’m at a coffee …
We’re All on Notice
This post by guest author Mark Condon was reprinted from Unite for Literacy. What do kids notice as they …
Shifting the Focus from Testing to Assessment and Why That Matters
This blog was written by Peggy O’Neill and the NCTE Standing Committee on Literacy Assessment. When I left my …
Note to the Teacher on the First Day of School
I have been a teacher for over 23 years. I have been a mom for almost 20 years. At …
Time to Pack Your Bag!
Here in the Midwest, many teachers and students are already heading back to school. That means it’s time for …
An Argument for Helping College Students Write Better Sentences
This post was written by NCTE member Michael Laser. What do you think of these sentences? A large part …
August 2018 #NCTEchat: Heading Back to School
In any given school building the year will start with teachers who are just beginning their careers and teachers who …
Swinging Open Our Classroom Doors
Here in the midwest, folks are already heading back to school. In “Swinging Open Our Classroom Doors” from English Journal, …
An Argument for the Dark Side of Literature for Young People
“It’s a natural human urge to protect our kids from everything that could hurt them—and it’s an urge we seem …