Crafting and Conducting a Successful Socratic Seminar
This post was written by member Megan Grandmont. “I never thought about it that way before.” “I agree with what …
What Happened in Your State This November?
During November, eleven policy analysts published reports about what occurred in Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Vermont, …
Defending Books, Smart, Brave Teachers, and the Kids’ Right to Read
It takes a special person to devote her career to defending the First Amendment rights of others, and Joan Bertin …
Early December Blog Wrap-Up
Member Mary Styslinger suggests multiple reasons for Workshopping the Canon. In What Works? The Power of Formative Feedback in …
Why “Workshop” the Canon?
This post is written by member Mary Styslinger. Do you sometimes feel torn between teaching literature and literacy? On the …
Writing is a Tool for Thinking
Professional Knowledge for the Teaching of Writing, written by a committee of the NCTE Executive Committee, pinpoints 10 key issues …
FIELD NOTES: Update on Tax Reform
12/19/2017 UPDATE: Details of the Tax Bill Here is the status of the three provisions we’ve been tracking in the …
All-American Boys, All-American Teachers: Teaching What Matters Most in 2017
This post is written by member Kaylin Upah. “Should she be teaching these students to write poetry when they need …
Refusing Classroom Silence on Issues of Racism
This post is by member Holly Spinelli. As educators, we strive to maintain a classroom environment where all students’ cultures …
Authors Riffing on Why Books Save Lives
NCTE Convention brought so many of us together: teachers, authors, teachers of teachers, authors, students, authors. The Standing Committee Against …