Resolve to Strengthen Your Civically Engaged English Teaching with the NCTE Citizenship Campaign
The following post was written by members of the NCTE Standing Committee on Global Citizenship. “In a democracy, free and universal …
Why Journalism Matters: Objectivity
This is the fifth in a weekly series by NCTE member Alana Rome. Sometimes I wonder if I’m the …
Writing Language and Culture
This is a guest post by Ellen Shubich. Language changes, as do the “rules” related to its usage. My sixteen-year-old …
February 2021 #NCTEchat: Creating LGBTQ+-Affirming Classrooms and Schools
Join us on Sunday, February 21, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #NCTEchat about creating LGBTQ+-affirming classrooms and schools. The …
Poetry and English Journal
During National Poetry Month, we will be posting poems that originally ran in one of the ten journals published by …
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 …
2016 Beloit Mindset List
Every August since 1998, Beloit College has released a list they call the Mindset List. The list was originally created …
Recognizing the Power of Museums
Every year since 1977, May 18 has been recognized as International Museum Day. On this day, participating museums plan creative …
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 …
The Power of Storytelling: Using Narrative to Develop Speaking and Listening Skills
This post was written by NCTE members April Brannon and Jill Lomheim. Undoubtedly, narrative writing is a valuable part …