Where Do We Draw the Line?
The line between intellectual freedom and censorship is sometimes a fine one. Especially in schools. Certainly, we are all free …
When You Cut the Arts, What Else Do You Lose?
This year, NCTE’s theme for its 2015 Annual Convention is Responsibility, Creativity and the Arts of Language. As Program Chair …
When Words Matter: Drafting the 2016 Educational Policy Platform
Today, members of NCTE’s Policy and Advocacy Subcommittee of the Executive Committee (composed of elected leadership, NCTE’s Executive Director, and …
When the Books Our Students Read Go to Hollywood
This year, 11 YA Books [will] Hit the Big Screen.They’ll join a long line of YA books and books taught …
When Legislators Attempt to Stifle Teacher Voice
Although many teachers are now finding their voices and using them to testify at hearings, meet with legislators, or influence …
When Learning Gets Personal, Part 5: The Graduation
This post is written by NCTE’s North Carolina P12 Policy Analyst Bryan Christopher. It is the fifth part of a …
When Learning Gets Personal, Part 4: The Bigger Picture
This post is written by Bryan Christopher, NCTE’s P12 Policy Analyst from North Carolina. It is the fourth part of …
When Learning gets Personal, Part 3: Students Save a Classmate
This post is written by Bryan Christopher, NCTE’s P12 Policy Analyst from North Carolina. It is the third part of …
When Learning gets Personal, Part 2: Amplifying Student Voice
This post is written by Bryan Christopher, NCTE’s P12 Policy Analyst from North Carolina. It is the second part of …
When Learning gets Personal
This post is written by Bryan Christopher, NCTE’s P12 Policy Analyst from North Carolina Some seniors catch senioritis. Others convince …