Amelia Earhart’s Place in History
Amelia Earhart was born in 1897. Once she began flying in 1921, she quickly set numerous women’s altitude, speed, and …
Looking Back at Community Events of the 2022 African American Read-In
In February, the African American Read-In inspired school and community readings and events across the nation. Here’s a look into …
Field Notes: Gathering to Grow
A hallmark of the NCTE community is gathering every November in cities across the United States. NCTE’s Annual Convention is …
Penguin Random House Education Supports the Black Caucus of NCTE on Juneteenth
As part of an inaugural commemoration of Juneteenth, the National Council of Teachers of English and Penguin Random House …
Kick-Starting Innovation
Nothing like time learning with your colleagues—something respondents on surveys rate as one of the most preferred forms of professional …
Books Banned = Stories Silenced
This is a reprise of a blog written earlier this year. The message remains the same. We’re toward the …
Earth Day 2020
Most teachers say they don’t teach climate change because they feel it’s outside their subject area. Yet we English language …
Remembering Sheridan Blau
NCTE honors the legacy of Dr. Sheridan Blau, a Past NCTE President and beloved colleague whose profound contributions to the …
Diversity in Graphic Novels
Special thanks to member Laura M. Jiménez for her time and expertise in reviewing and adding additional resources for this …
Earth Day 2024
Earth Day was first observed on April 22, 1970. An estimated 20 million people nationwide attended the inaugural events across …