Poetry and the Summer Olympics
The summer Olympics in Paris will kick off on July 26. Did you know that there is a longstanding connection …
Embracing Every Hue: Brotherhood beyond Borders
From NCTE’s Standing Committee on Global Citizenship This post was written by NCTE member Darius Phelps, who is also a …
Close Reading Phillis Wheatly with Poetry in America—Resources for Educators
The director and host of PBS’s Poetry in America, Elisa New, joined NCTE in honor of National Poetry Month. She …
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 …
NCTE Publications on Poetry
Whether you’re looking to celebrate poetry during April (National Poetry Month) or throughout the year, NCTE has plenty of resources …
Enhancing English Language Learning: The Power of Poetry and Primary Sources
This blog post was written by Maryann Hasso, a cohort member of the New Perspectives on Primary Sources (NPPS) Project. …
The Eclipse of 2024!
On Monday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and …
Lines on the Court, Lines in the Poem: Poetry Analysis and March Madness
This blog was written by NCTE member Shelby M. Boehm. Every time I stepped up to the free-throw line …
TSU Black Arts and Literature Faculty’s 35th Annual African-American Read-In
Tennessee State University’s Black Arts and Literature Faculty of the Languages, Literature, and Philosophy Department will host the 35th Annual
From the Psalms of My Heartstrings: Honoring the Impact, Poetry, and Future of bell hooks in Academia
From NCTE’s Standing Committee on Global Citizenship This post was written by NCTE member Darius Phelps, who is also a …