Creating Community through Writing
As students return to the classroom, they need to feel that they own the space and the learning that …
Suggestions for Building Classroom Community
Whether you’ve been back to school since July or started school this month, building classroom community is a priority for …
What Do You Hear? What Do Our Students Hear?
This post was written by NCTE member Shelby M. Boehm. It’s a Tuesday morning, and I’m at a coffee …
First-Day Actions for a Culturally Sustaining Classroom Environment
This blog was written by the NCTE Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. The first days …
Time to Pack Your Bag!
Here in the Midwest, many teachers and students are already heading back to school. That means it’s time for …
August 2018 #NCTEchat: Heading Back to School
In any given school building the year will start with teachers who are just beginning their careers and teachers who …
Swinging Open Our Classroom Doors
Here in the midwest, folks are already heading back to school. In “Swinging Open Our Classroom Doors” from English Journal, …
Putting Students in Charge of Building the Classroom Community
As teachers, we usually go into the first weeks of school assuming full responsibility for building the learning space. But …
Planning for Back to School
Now that Labor Day has passed, it’s time to think about back to school resources. Here are a few things …
August 2017 #NCTEchat: Starting the Year with Our Village
Join our NCTE Lead Ambassadors and members of #NCTEvillage tomorrow, Sunday, August 20, at 8 p.m. ET for a Twitter conversation …