Putting Citizenship in Global Perspective in the ELA Classroom
This summer we’re revisiting some popular past posts with themes of continuing relevance. The following post was contributed by NCTE member Vivian …
The Four R’s of Summer
Can you believe it? The first day of July will be here before we know it! Here are a few …
Reflections on an Unprecedented Year
From the NCTE Secondary Section Steering Committee This post was written by NCTE member Valerie Mattessich, a member of …
I Scream for Ice Cream
During the warm month of June in the northern hemisphere, ice cream can be quite refreshing. Alexander the Great was believed …
A Significant Influence: Describing an Important Teacher in Your Life
Author and journalist Mitch Albom was born on this day in 1958. Albom was originally known for sports writing, but he …
Celebrating Museums!
Every year since 1977, May 18 has been recognized as International Museum Day. On this day, participating museums plan creative events and …
Enhancing ELA Learning Strategies with Digital Tools
This post was written by NCTE member Dianna Minor. Digital literacy is important for the development of students’ reading, writing, …
Community Engagement: Incorporating Culturally Relevant Pedagogies into the Online Classroom
This post was written by NCTE member Erin Berry-McCrea. COVID-19 has caused many of us to pause, to reroute our …
Dusty and Disregarded: Dictionaries Deserve More in the Secondary School Classroom
This post was written by NCTE members Johnathon D’Alessandro and Anne Curzan. Johnathon D’Allesandro: I completed four years of …
Where Civics Meets Literacy: The Digital Democratic Dialogue (3D) Project
This interview with NCTE member Nicole Mirra was developed by writer Trisha Collopy as a companion piece to the article …