Today is Drop Everything And Read Day!
April 12 is known as D.E.A.R Day! D.E.A.R. stands for “Drop Everything and Read,” a national month-long celebration of reading …
Today is Benjamin Franklin’s Birthday
Statesman Benjamin Franklin was born on January 17, 1706, and is well known as one of the leading founders and …
Tips for Navigating #NCTE17
The following post is written by Kristen Luettchau, one of our Lead Ambassadors. You can visit with Kristen and the other …
This National Day on Writing, Students Reflect on #WhyIWrite
The National Day on Writing®, which falls on October 20 of each year, asks us to consider the myriad forms …
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 …
The Typewriter!
On June 23. 1868, the first typewriter patent was awarded. If someone placed an original 1868 typewriter in front of you, you …
The Top Ten Professional Learning Opportunities from NCTE in 2015
What are some of the benefits of Online Professional Learning? You can recharge your teaching, learn new techniques and strategies, …
The National African American Read-In Builds On Decades of Literary Tradition
The 2025 National African American Read-In saw more than 123,000 participants, with students in classrooms across the country engaging with …
The Learning Continues Well After the Convention!
This post was written by NCTE member Kasey Short. This year will be my fifth year in a row attending …
The History of Memorial Day
This year, Memorial Day is observed in the United States on May 25. However, it was actually May 30 that in …