Celebrate Book Lovers Day on August 9!
It seems as though there is a holiday or day of remembrance for almost everything. But Book Lovers Day? That’s …
Moving Past Old-School Definitions of Literacy
This post was written by NCTE member Jason D. DeHart, reprinted with permission from MiddleWeb. When I was a young …
The Science of Reading and the Perils of State Literacy Policies: Virginia’s Cautionary Tale
This post was written by NCTE member Dorothy S. Suskind. Seven lines of cramped desks contain the sorrows of children …
August 9 is Book Lovers Day!
It seems as though there is a holiday or day of remembrance for almost everything, and I find “Book Lovers …
What Does Literacy Mean in Our Digital Age?
This is an excerpt from the NCTE position statement Definition of Literacy in a Digital Age. This statement was revised …
Field Notes: A Partnership Celebrating Lives of Poets
The month of January has moved so quickly. We are delighted to confirm increased interest in the 2020 Convention and …
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Summer Reading
I have always enjoyed articles from Classroom Notes Plus. There are many pieces that have stood the test of time, …
March 2019 #NCTEchat: Leveraging Literacy and Technology for Social Change
Join us this Sunday, March 10, at 8:00 p.m. ET, for our March #NCTEchat on leveraging literacy and technology for …
Tackle the Summer Reading List Together
Summer reading is an important component of an overall reading program. Research shows that summer vacation often has a significant …
Mentor Texts for Teaching Narrative Writing: Chapter Books
As a follow-up to our November 2017 #NCTEchat, Using Mentor Texts, we asked our social media community to share some of …