It’s NCTE Election Season. Why Should You Care?
What are the benefits of NCTE membership? Resource-rich journals Well-curated social sites Position statements that take a stand on issues …
Let’s Celebrate Shakespeare!
William Shakespeare was born on April 23, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon. If you look online, there are all kinds of suggestions …
Making Connections to AARI Books, Week 4
Each year during Black History Month, the National Council of the Teachers of English kicks off the African American Read-In. …
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Summer Reading
I have always enjoyed articles from Classroom Notes Plus. There are many pieces that have stood the test of time, …
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 …
Robert Frost and the Inauguration of President John F. Kennedy
On this day in 1961, Robert Frost recited a poem he had written for the inauguration of President John F. …
Empowering Students and Supporting Inclusive Classrooms by Investing Time in Primary Research Methods
This post was written by NCTE member Sarah Elizabeth Smith Carter. Educators are constantly reconsidering best approaches for diversity, …
Academic Freedom
What is literacy? What is learning? What is inquiry? Not much without academic freedom. Academic freedom is the foundation of …
Book Recommendations for the African American Read-In
This February, schools, churches, libraries, bookstores, and community and professional organizations throughout the country have been hosting African American Read-Ins …
Field Notes: A Love Letter to Teachers
Teachers are page turners. Like the most finely crafted books, from the minute we begin our time with them, they …