Education for All: Supporting Undocumented Students
On March 30, 2016, NCTE staff attended a panel discussion hosted by the Center for American Progress (CAP) called “Harnessing …
Students Don’t Need Diverse Literature Just Because It’s Diverse
This blog is written by NCTE member Latrise Johnson. In the predominantly Black high school where I am Professor in …
3 School Settings, 3 Ways to Celebrate Día (Children’s Day/Book Day)
This text is reprinted from Bringing “Bookjoy” and Cultural Awareness to Children Nationwide (The Council Chronicle, March 2016), by Lorna Collier. …
Critically Listening to Elementary Read-Alouds
This blog is written by NCTE member, Melissa Summer Wells. In her often-cited work (you can read a reprint here), …
The Realities of Diversity: Perspective in Preservice Teaching
This is a blog post by NCTE member, Hailee Halverson. As a preservice teacher attending the NCTE Annual Convention …
Have You Shared Any Bookjoy Lately?
This text is excerpted from Bringing “Bookjoy” and Cultural Awareness to Children Nationwide (The Council Chronicle, March 2016), by Lorna Collier. Children’s …
Strength in Diversity: Why Ethnic Studies Matter
In the fall of 2015, the NCTE Executive Committee approved the NCTE Position Statement in Support of Ethnic Studies Initiatives …
Legacy of Pride: Women and NCTE
Reflections from NCTE Vice President Jocelyn A. Chadwick I have long wondered why we have “months” to recognize specific groups …
Standing Up for Bullied Students
Bullying is a problem many of our students face even as the best teachers struggle to eliminate it and create …
What Students Can Learn from the African American Read-In
The following post was written by NCTE member Dr. Tiffany A. Flowers. “People do not just ‘happen’ in history. They come …