Celebrating Museums!
Every year since 1977, May 18 has been recognized as International Museum Day. On this day, participating museums plan creative events and …
Learning to Discuss as a Pathway to Literacy Learning
This post was written by NCTE member Tom McCann. When colleagues Elizabeth Kahn, Carolyn Walter, and I had an …
Creative Writing as a Path to Finding One’s Tribe
Those of us who are writers and part of writing communities know well the truth in Clifton’s quote. And in …
Collaborative Analysis of Student Work
This post was written by Kathryn Mitchell Pierce, a member of the NCTE Standing Committee on Assessment. Conversations about …
Part 2: Extending Student Voice and the WinS Experience to a Social Experiment
This is the second of two posts written by NCTE member, Topher Kandik, the 2016 State Teacher of the Year …
Looking for the Truth and Stories behind Historical Documents
Historical events and holidays like Independence Day provide an authentic opportunity to investigate primary and secondary sources. Try these resources …
Why Banning Books Doesn’t Work
This post originally appeared on Sept. 20, 2017. Complaints about the use of various technological tools in classrooms are …
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 …
April 2020 #NCTEChat: The Joy of Reading
Join us next Sunday, April 19, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #NCTEchat focusing on the joy of reading in …
August 2018 #NCTEchat: Heading Back to School
In any given school building the year will start with teachers who are just beginning their careers and teachers who …