Trick or Treat! Celebrating Halloween
October 31, many Americans celebrate Halloween by dressing in costumes and telling spooky tales. Children go from house to house—to …
Challenges, Inspiration, and Lasting Connections
This post was written by NCTE member Kasey Short. This year will be my fourth year in a row …
Filling Your Head and Your Heart as You Step Back into the Classroom
This post was written by NCTE member Linda Rief. Don Graves and Don Murray, both mentors of mine at …
Media Literacy Week 2021
October 25–29, 2021, is Annual Media Literacy Week in the United States. The mission of this week is to highlight …
A Great Reward
This post was written by NCTE member Ayanna F. Brown. I have been a member of NCTE for the …
Affirming LGBTQIA+ Youth During a Pandemic
This post was written by NCTE member Ryan Schey. I imagine that many educators have started this school year, …
In Memoriam: Lisa Ede
This post was written by CCCC Past Chairs Cheryl Glenn and Andrea Lunsford. September 29, 2021—20 days after her 74th …
The Annual Convention Is a Time of Renewal: Building Connection, Finding Community, and Engaging in Critical Reflection
This post was written by NCTE member Wintre Foxworth Johnson. Connection. Community. Critical Reflection. My NCTE membership and attendance at Annual …
Recognizing the National Day on Writing, 2021
Writing is an important part of life. It helps us communicate and work with each other, supports our learning, and …
Gaining Insight into the Realities of Our Profession
This post was written by NCTE member Kit Robinson. The first time I was able to attend NCTE’s Convention, …