February 2020 #NCTEChat: Lifting Every Voice
Join us this Sunday, February 16, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #NCTEchat focusing on Black History Month and the …
Poetry and the African American Read-In: Kwame Alexander
During the month of February (and beyond!) we shine the spotlight on texts written by African American authors. This month, …
The “English Teachers Support Queer Youth” Meme
From the NCTE LGBTQ Advisory Committee This blog post was written by Cody Miller, Chair of the NCTE LGBTQ …
The Power of Storytelling: Using Narrative to Develop Speaking and Listening Skills
This post was written by NCTE members April Brannon and Jill Lomheim. Undoubtedly, narrative writing is a valuable part …
The Process of Langston Hughes
In the 1940s, the poet Langston Hughes was a major author who worked in many different literary forms, from poems …
Films Based on True Stories: Do Your Students Always Believe Them?
This post was written by NCTE member Frank W. Baker. This past year I noticed that more movies than …
Vote Now & Here’s How!
As an NCTE member, you can vote and make your voice heard on a new NCTE resolution — These tips …
Make Your Voice Heard!
Belonging to NCTE means your voice is amplified by more than 25,000 other voices across the country. When you use …
Empathy Is the Highest Level of Critical Thinking
This post was written by NCTE Ambassador Lindsay Schneider. What is imperative for students to know? What is important …
Storytelling and Family Literacy
This blog post was written by NCTE member Aspen Mock. Oral tradition and storytelling were just a normal part …