Text Tension
Many “acceptable” reading curricula resemble an orderly progression of texts organized by steps and numbers when neither make sense. –What’s …
Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month
This blog was written by Jennifer Hiller (@thejenhiller), a high school teacher at Arbor View High School in Las Vegas, NV. …
So Many Books. So Many Challenges.
There aren’t many places in the world where students (and adults) have access to so much to read. In fact, …
Connecting with Students’ Prior Knowledge
This blog was written by NCTE member Trevor Aleo. If I were to tell you that stories are all …
Challenging AP Literature
Today a radio commentator remarked, “We live in the age of fear when it comes to our children. We’re afraid …
We’re All on Notice
This post by guest author Mark Condon was reprinted from Unite for Literacy. What do kids notice as they …
Why We Need Literature To Teach Tech
This post was written by NCTE member Marissa E. King. To prepare students for the tech-heavy future, schools often …
An Argument for the Dark Side of Literature for Young People
“It’s a natural human urge to protect our kids from everything that could hurt them—and it’s an urge we seem …
Culturally Sustaining and Inclusive YA Literature: Valuing the Knowledge, Stories, and Truths of Adolescent Life
This post was written by NCTE member R. Joseph Rodríguez. Across the country, young adult (YA) literature is a …
This Text Is Right for Kids. Why’s It Not Right for Some Adults?
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by emily m. danforth is about a lesbian teen who is sent away to receive …