Don’t Forget about the Talk! Boosting Oral Language in Small-Group Reading
This is a guest post by Shannon Croston. As a literacy coach in an international school, where almost all of …
Linguistic Prejudice and the Ultimate Public Good
This post is written by member Robert Meyer. In her recent New York Times Magazine article “Have We Lost Sight …
Connecting Families to What Is Happening in Schools
As educators, we understand the shifts we are making in our own practices. It’s important to think about how these …
May #NCTEchat: Planning for Summer Rejuvenation and Learning
We hope you’ll join us tonight as we gather lots of great answers to the following questions: Q1: How do …
Field Notes: Turning the Pages of a New Book
Long ago I realized the big things in literacy – big ideas, initiatives, concepts that move our country and world …
Real Teaching in a Time of Fake News
This post is written by NCTE historian Jonna Perillo. You may have noticed the attention that fake news is receiving …
An Affiliate Meeting Designed to Set a Precedent
This blog was written by NCTE President Susan Houser. The power of NCTE’s affiliates has been an enduring part of …
Grading Practices That Grow Writers
This is a guest post by Arina Bokas. Two years ago, I started to question my grading practices and what …
Using Film as a Tool in the Classroom
The first Academy Awards ceremony was held during this week in 1929. To celebrate this milestone, here are some resources for …
What Writers Really Need: A Trifecta of Teaching Moves That Revolutionize Writing Instruction
This post is written by member Patty McGee. A few questions for you: Have you noticed that when you correct …