Social Justice as Target
“She began her talk with an engaging moment where she asked audience participants to “Stand Up” for the reasons they …
Taking English Journal into the Classroom
Whether you are an elementary language arts teacher or a literature professor, NCTE has a peer-reviewed journal for you, with …
January #NCTEchat: New Year/New Ideas
Although it’s hard to believe, 2017 has passed and 2018 is here! With the new year comes the opportunity to …
Wild Horses, Black Holes, and Original Medicine
This post was written by member Jessie Dorin. When I was eight, my bipolar dad put me on our unbroken …
The Honesty of Sadness in Literature for Young People
Last week Time magazine featured articles from two favorite writers of stories for young people, Matt de la Peña and …
Pay It Forward This Year: A Reminder That Generosity Is Contagious
“Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person …
Taking Voices from the Middle into the Classroom
Whether you are an elementary language arts teacher or a literature professor, NCTE has a peer-reviewed journal for you, with …
Collaborative Learning as Democratic Practice: A History
This post was written by member Mara Holt. Did you know that collaborative learning has been around for over 100 …
What Do I Do? They’ve Taken the Books Away
You read the tweet and mutter to yourself, “So it’s true.” Recently a school district in Katy, Texas, decided …