Poetry Sustains, Challenges, Connects, Inspires: Four Teacher-Poets Reflect
We hope you’ll find inspiration and resonance in the reflections contributed by NCTE members Margaret Simon, Michelle Bulla, Tammi Belko, …
Letting Students Get to Know You
This post was written by NCTE student member Connor Greene. I have spent the last thirteen weeks in a …
“If Only the Doubters Could Be Flies on the Wall . . .“
This post was written by NCTE student member Kevin Marshall. It is no secret that I am not the …
Teaching as a First-Time Reader
This post by NCTE member Peter Wayne Moe is reprinted from Teaching English in the Two-Year College (May 2021). …
Bringing Back the Classroom Novel
This blog post was written by NCTE member Luke Schlueter. There are many ways to describe what makes us …
Build Your Stack: #Blackgirlmagic: Adding a Little More Sparkle to Your Bookshelves
This blog post was written by NCTE member Christian Hines. It’s part of Build Your Stack,® an NCTE initiative focused exclusively on …
How to Read (with Compassion): An English Teacher Explores Compassionate Reading through Thich Nhat Hanh’s Mindfulness
This post was written by NCTE member Adam Mackie. The Miracle of Reading On, between, beyond & through the …
Enhancing ELA Learning Strategies with Digital Tools
This post was written by NCTE member Dianna Minor. Digital literacy is important for the development of students’ reading, writing, …
Finding Answers for What Works in Writing Instruction
This post was written by NCTE member Deborah Dean. A recent visit to some junior high classrooms brought back …
Promoting Social Justice with High-Interest Works of Sports-Related Nonfiction
This post was written by NCTE member Luke Rodesiler. Over time, sports culture has been established as a site …