How Will You Answer the Question, “What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation?”
We know that students need to continue to read and write even when they are not in school. This means …
Translanguaging outside the Academy
This post was written by NCTE member Rachel Bloom-Pojar. Sometimes our students need to go outside of the contexts …
Teachers Reading in the Summer
At this time of year, many groups and organizations ask “What’s on Your Summer Reading List?” We know that many …
It’s Time to Make a Push toward More Primary Research in First-Year Composition
This post was written by NCTE member Sarah E. Carter. Across the nation, millions of college students are required to …
The Ability to Write Is Always Present
This post was written by NCTE member Alexandria Peary. One doesn’t have to search long to find people who …
Taking Time in the Summer to Renew and Grow
As the school year winds down, it’s time to think and plan for the summer. Some of these plans may …
Break Down the Walls, and Some Reasons Why You Should Engage Students in a Secondary Day of Writing
This post was written by NCTE member and Secondary Section Steering Committee Assistant Chair Tiffany L. Rehbein Every school …
Celebrate Teachers – This Week and Year Round!
This week brings is Teacher Appreciation Week! Since 1984, the National PTA has designated time each May for communities nationwide …
The Lasting Power of English Teachers: A Note of Appreciation
The following post was written by Doug Hesse, Past President of NCTE, founding Executive Director of the Writing Program at the …
Maintaining Professional Wellness with NCTE
This post was written by NCTE member Claudia Marschall. NCTE membership may seem like a luxury, but I consider …