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 …
Celebrate the African American Read-In with Texts by These NCTE-Published Authors
The National African American Read-In is a groundbreaking effort to encourage communities to read together, centering African American books and authors. It …
Celebrate the Birthday of Juan Felipe Herrera!
Juan Felipe Herrera was born on this day in 1948. Herrera is the American poet, author, and activist of Mexican descent …
Sandra Cisneros Was Born on This Day in 1954
The Mexican American author Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1954. Best known for her collection of vignettes …
NCTE Position Statement on Indigenous Peoples and People of Color (IPOC) in English and Language Arts Materials
Since 1990, November has been known as National Native American Heritage Month. Many organizations such as the Library of Congress …
September 15 to October 15 Is Latinx Heritage Month
A time for celebrating the culture, art, and achievements of Latinx people, September 15 to October 15 has been designated …
Imagining a Language of Solidarity for Black and Latinx Youth in English Language Arts Classrooms
This is an excerpt from “Imagining a Language of Solidarity for Black and Latinx Youth in English Language Arts Classrooms” …
Reading When Aidan Became a Brother with Elementary Students
This post was written by NCTE member Tadayuki Suzuki, a member of the NCTE LGBTQ Advisory Committee. In her …
Students Should Change the University: Disability and Difference in the Classroom
July 26, 2020, marks the 30-year anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. To …
Identity, Community, and Family: What Love, Victor Can Teach Us about Our Classrooms
From the NCTE LGBTQ Advisory Committee This post was written by LaMar Timmons-Long and Cody Miller, members of the …