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 …
Paying Renewed Attention to Book Awards
Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Earlier today, those …
Celebrating the 1845 Publication of “The Raven”
On January 29, 1845, American author Edgar Allan Poe’s famously eerie poem “The Raven” was published in the New York Evening …