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 …
Writing to Make Sense of Who We Are
This post was first published in 2015. The following post is excerpted from Gholnecsar E. Muhammad’s February 2015 article “Searching …
“The View from 3 Feet”
Here’s a wonderful video from the Opportunity to Learn Campaign about the importance of early childhood education. Note that it …
Appreciating Teachers in Underprivileged Schools
This post is written by member Sharonica Nelson. Teaching is a job that comes with very little thanks and accolades. …
Comments on receiving the Whole Language Umbrella 2016 Lifetime Membership Award
Reprinted below are the comments delivered by Whole Language Umbrella Past President Debra Goodman upon receipt of the Whole Language Umbrella …
Peter Elbow: A Tribute
By: Doug Hesse, NCTE Past President Peter Elbow, a towering figure in writing studies, whose accolades included receiving the CCCC …
“I Know a Lot of Writing Is in My Future”
Access the 2026 Achievement Awards in Writing prompt now, and sign up here to get an email reminder when the …
Top Ten Strategy Guides from ReadWriteThink.org
As you curl up on the sofa over winter break, consider checking out some useful online learning made for educators, …
Teen Tech Week 2017
The Young Adult Library Services Association sponsors Teen Tech Week to draw attention to the importance and availability of various …
The Opt-Out Movement
Boycotting services or goods has historically been an effective form of advocacy, either to highlight injustices or make a statement …