Embracing Diverse Perspectives in Young Adult Literature
This post is written by NCTE member, Sybil Durand. As a former 10th-grade English teacher and current assistant professor in …
Just Prison: Rethinking the Boundaries of Bars in the Age of Mass Incarceration
This post is written by NCTE member David E. Kirkland. Rolando Cooper [a pseudonym]is the type of kid who epitomizes …
Writing Language and Culture
This is a guest post by Ellen Shubich. Language changes, as do the “rules” related to its usage. My sixteen-year-old …
Having the Difficult Conversations
In its support of intellectual freedom, NCTE maintains that students have the right to materials and educational experiences that promote …
Filling Your Head and Your Heart as You Step Back into the Classroom
This post was written by NCTE member Linda Rief. Don Graves and Don Murray, both mentors of mine at …
AAPI Month: We’re Not a Monolith! Honoring Local Histories & Voices
This post was written by NCTE member Mohit Mehta. May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. …
NCTE Summer Professional Development Books: Bestsellers
Summer is an excellent time for recharging; it’s also an excellent time for finding new inspiration. NCTE members have written …
Say YA to Reading: #nctechat Preview
Back in 2013, we began our monthly #nctechat on Banned Books Week with guest hosts Laurie Halse Anderson and Teri …
Teaching through the Storm
This post was written by NCTE member Jennifer Howard. History is the best teacher that I know. I truly …
The Match That Starts the Fire
The following is by Alexandra Cavallo, who teaches English at Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale, NJ. It is …