Teachers, the Students Right to Write, and the Law
We know that to write well, students have to write. We also know that the process of writing, in the …
Field Notes: Join Us in the Summer Sandbox
While we are always filled with energy for serving our community, this summer has an unusually swift pace. We are …
Giving Students Opportunities with the Reader Response Notebook
This post was written by NCTE member Ted Kesler, author of The Reader Response Notebook: Teaching towards Agency, Autonomy, and Accountability (2018, …
Field Notes: Coming Together as a Community
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to provide you with an update on our ongoing efforts to continue …
A Book NCTE Is Proud to Defend
Sherman Alexie announced on Twitter last week, “I am the proud author of the most banned/challenged book of 2014.” He …
Shakespeare’s Birthday
On April 23, 1564, William Shakespeare was born on this day. Shakespeare became a successful playwright, performing for the royal …
April 2023 #NCTEchat: Learn More about the NCTE Leadership Awards
Join us on Sunday, April 23, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #NCTEchat to learn more about the NCTE Leadership …
Analyzing Famous Speeches as Arguments
This date in history marks the inauguration of a number of U.S. Presidents. It is a good date to look …
Using NCTE Award-Winning Publications in Your Classroom
A number of teachers, authors, and researchers were presented with awards last week during NCTE’s Annual Convention. Here, we will …
“I Know a Lot of Writing Is in My Future”
Access the 2026 Achievement Awards in Writing prompt now, and sign up here to get an email reminder when the …