Celebrate the Founding of the Smithsonian Institution!
Founded in the United States on August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is considered the “nation’s museum.” Today, the Smithsonian …
10 Ideas for Transitioning to Remote Teaching
This post was written by NCTE member Sharonica Nelson. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, teachers have been expected …
#NCTE20: Making a Dynamic Experience Come to Life Virtually
This post was written by NCTE President-Elect Alfredo Celedón Luján. When we learned we could not hold our Convention …
James Baldwin Was Born on This Day in 1924
Novelist, essayist, and social critic James Baldwin was born on August 2, 1924, in Harlem. At 14, he was in …
(Online) Learning from My Mistakes
This post was written by guest author Linda Larson. “Hurry up and learn to teach online.” We felt the …
The Written Word as a Tool of Empowerment: A Manifesto for Toni Cade Bambara
This post was written by NCTE member Sonia Adams. The systemic violence inflicted against Black, Brown, Black Indigenous, and …
Learning about Aldous Huxley, Author of Brave New World
Aldous Huxley was born on this day in 1894 in Godalming, Surrey, England. Huxley was an English writer and philosopher. …
The 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26, 2020, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The ADA was signed into …
Canonical Loyalty and the Role of Gatekeeping the English Teaching Profession
This post was written by NCTE member Cody Miller. English educator, NCTE member, and co-founder of #THEBOOKCHAT Scott Bayer …
Students Should Change the University: Disability and Difference in the Classroom
July 26, 2020, marks the 30-year anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. To …