Celebrating Nikki Giovanni!
Today is Nikki Giovanni’s birthday. Nikki Giovanni is an American poet, writer, commentator, activist, and educator. One of the world’s most …
12 Quotes to Convince You to Join an NCTE Affiliate
“The NDCTE has held such an esteemed place in my teaching life for many years. The organization allows for and …
Literate Practices and Social Relationships
The NCTE Beliefs about the Teaching of Writing, written by the Writing Study Group of the NCTE Executive Committee, pinpoints …
Sandra Cisneros Was Born on This Day in 1954
The Mexican American author Sandra Cisneros was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1954. Best known for her collection of vignettes …
Teaching Composition Using Transcripts
This post is written by members Kate Artz, Danah Hashem, and Anne Mooney. One of the biggest challenges of teaching …
Choosing Creativity as a Lifestyle
NCTE member Timothy J. Duggan, a contributor to A Symphony of Possibilities: A Handbook for Arts Integration in Secondary English …
You, Too, Can Have a Voice in Your State’s Plan
On December 10, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Every Student Succeeds Act (S.1177), passed by both houses of …
The Use of Sports in YA Literature
“I think basketball is a container for the miraculous.”–Hanif Abdurraqib, author of There’s Always Next Year: On Basketball and Ascension …
Ways to Celebrate the Eclipse!
On August 21, the Moon will block the Sun, as seen from North America and down through mid-South America. The …
Hosting an African American Read-In Online
This post is written by NCTE member, Tiffany Flowers. Many people find it hard to host a Read-In during Black …