What Is the Role of Poetry in Literacy Learning?
The following post was written by Mary Lee Hahn and Janet Wong who will host an #NCTEchat this Sunday April 19 …
Poetry and Brave New Voices
The following is an excerpt from Korina Jackson’s commentary “Poetry and Brave New Voices” (The Council Chronicle online, Spring 2011). …
Poetry Across the Content Areas
Poetry reading, writing and enjoyment don’t just have to be limited to the English Language Arts classroom. These resources from …
“Reading is Growing Our Readers”
The big box stores are rolling out the pool equipment and sunscreen, even though it’s still snowing in the Northeast. …
Status Update: ESEA Reauthorization and NCTE’s Recommendations
Over the last five months, NCTE staff and members have pushed aggressively for improvements in the Elementary and Secondary Education …
“Liberating Experiences” with Poetry
The following post is an excerpt from Nancy Steineke’s article “Talking about Poetry: Teaching Students How to Lead the Discussion” …
Celebrate Poetry throughout April!
Each year the month of April is set aside as National Poetry Month, a time to celebrate poets and their …
Twitter as an Advocacy Tool
The following post was written by Lu Ann McNabb for the new Friday Advocacy feature of this blog. According to …
Poetry’s Hard Work
The following post is an excerpt from an article about poet laureate Charles Wright by Trisha Collopy from the March Council …
What’s ESEA?
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act is up for reauthorization, so you’re going to be hearing a lot about it …