The Four Rs of Summer
Can you believe it? The first day of July will be here before we know it! Here are a few …
CCCC 2017: Cultivating Capacity, Creating Change
This post is written by CCCC Associate Chair Carolyn Calhoon-Dillahunt. It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since …
My Learning Community
This post was written by NCTE member Ted Kesler. I love the clear imagery, the implied story, and ambiguity of …
What Happened in Your State This April?
This past month, ten policy analysts published reports about what occurred in the following states: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Louisiana, New …
“Writing Is an Outlet”
Access the 2026 Achievement Awards in Writing prompt now, and sign up here to get an email reminder when the …
The Night Before the National Day on Writing
Thanks to Lisa Fink for this blog. It’s the night before the National Day on Writing and maybe you’re still …
Earth Day 2020
Most teachers say they don’t teach climate change because they feel it’s outside their subject area. Yet we English language …
A Celebration of Reading Is Needed Now More Than Ever!
Censorship succeeds when no one talks about it; let’s make some noise. The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom As we …
Five Tips for Submitting Articles to English Journal
This post was written by NCTE member Toby Emert, Former Coeditor of English Journal. The first article I submitted …
Classroom Climate Change
If you view the onset of testing season as a threat to the literacy-learning culture you’ve worked to build for …