What’s a Book For? Some Things to Consider when Planning for Conversations
This post is written by NCTE member, Richard Meyer, who will be participating in a symposium at the Whole Language …
Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of International Dot Day!
International Dot Day—a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration—began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. …
September 15 to October 15 Is Latinx Heritage Month
A time for celebrating the culture, art, and achievements of Latinx people, September 15 to October 15 has been designated …
When Cultural Visibility is Not Enough: Supporting Appalachian Students as They Navigate a Stigmatized Identity Away from Home
This post was inspired by Amanda Berardi Tennant’s article “Rhetorical (In)visibility: How High-Achieving Appalachian Students Navigate their College Experience” in …
Elementary Teachers Share Expertise and Inspiration with New Monthly Digital Resource from NCTE
Classroom Corridors features teacher-created content in a variety of formats and an online community to foster connection and support continuous …
#NCTEChat Sunday, December 21 8pm ET
Another year is winding to a close and NCTE invites you to join us this coming Sunday as we reflect …
Celebrating Shakespeare with NCTE Publications
On April 23 in 1564, William Shakespeare was born. It’s been said that Shakespeare’s complete works consist of 884,647 words …
Teaching Election 2024 Doesn’t Have to Be Controversial
This blog post is written by NCTE member Frank W. Baker. A recent Education Week headline read: “Educators Reluctant …
Journalist Ida B. Wells
African American journalist Ida B. Wells was born on July 16, 1862. Ida B. Wells’s work as a journalist provided …
Recognizing the National Day on Writing, 2021
Writing is an important part of life. It helps us communicate and work with each other, supports our learning, and …