There’s a Story Behind Every Number
Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution of the United States states: “The actual Enumeration shall be made within three …
March is Women’s History Month
On March 1, 1987, Congress passed a resolution designating March as Women’s History Month. The theme for this year is “Valiant …
Read Across America Day: Celebrate a Nation of Diverse Readers
Join NEA’s Read Across America on March 2 to celebrate a nation of diverse readers with these recommended books, authors, …
Asking Questions about Our Role as Educators (and as Convention Attendees)
This blog post was written by NCTE member Carrie Mattern. Since reading Kelley Gallagher for years and learning from …
Bill of Rights Day
Curious about the NCTE and Library of Congress connection? Through a grant announced recently by NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick, …
Frederick Douglass Began Publication of The North Star This Week in 1847
Inspired by William Lloyd Garrison’s abolitionist newspaper, The Liberator, Frederick Douglass collaborated to found The North Star in December 1847. …
Celebrate the Birthday of Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott, author of Little Women and other novels, was born on November 29, 1832. Alcott wrote several novels …
The Gettysburg Address
Curious about the NCTE and Library of Congress connection? Through a grant announced recently by NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick, …
A Mosaic of Celebrations for the African American Read-In
Last February, the African American Read-In spawned school and community readings and events across the nation. To help inspire your …
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the NCTE Annual Convention
This post was written by NCTE Community Ambassador Shawn Towner. I am an introvert. I’m not good at initiating conversations. …