Analyzing Famous Speeches as Arguments
This date in history marks the inauguration of a number of U.S. Presidents. It is a good date to look …
Teaching New Genres: The PSA in ELA Class
This post was written by NCTE member Jessica S. Early, reprinted with permission from K-12 Talk. I was filled …
Amelia Earhart’s Place in History
Amelia Earhart was born in 1897. Once she began flying in 1921, she quickly set numerous women’s altitude, speed, and …
Annie Moore, New Year, New Country
Annie Moore, a 15-year-old girl from Ireland, became the first person to enter Ellis Island on New Year’s Day, 1892. …
Creating ELA Curriculum That’s Meaningful to Students
This post was written by NCTE member Lorraine Radice, reprinted with permission from Edutopia. Secondary English curriculum is designed …
Unlearning the HUSH Framework: An Inclusive Framework for Teaching
This post was written by NCTE member Dr. Marlee Bunch. In 2022, our schools and classrooms are faced with a …
Media Literacy Week 2022
October 24–28, 2022, is Annual Media Literacy Week in the United States. The mission of this week is to highlight …
Give Students the Power to Start and Sustain Rich Discussion
This post was written by NCTE member Kristen Kalenowicz. It is common for teachers to assign a reading and provide …
Critical Literacy Is Needed Now More Than Ever
This post was written by NCTE member Leigh Patel. In 1996, a group of ten scholars of literacy, semiotics, feminism, …
Heading Back to School!
It’s back-to-school time for many teachers and students! It can be an overwhelming time, with the never-ending to-do lists and details. …