Call for Manuscripts—Special Issue: Teacher Education as a Political Act

Volume 57 of English Education will center ELA teacher education as a political act, examining how we navigate the political as ELA teacher educators, as literacy experts, as educational researchers, and as classroom teachers. How are we educating preservice teachers for the political demands of the profession? What can we learn from practitioners in the field who navigate political pressures every day? How might we engage in policy work that pushes back against the neoliberal framing of teaching and learning? What pedagogical moves do we use to prepare our preservice teachers and sustain ourselves in politically hostile environments?

All those who are engaged in the work of ELA teacher education are invited to submit manuscripts engaging with the theme “Teacher Education as a Political Act.” Manuscripts from scholars of color, early-career scholars, and graduate students are welcomed and encouraged. Manuscripts are due by January 1, 2025, and, if accepted, will be published in the April 2025 or July 2025 issue.