Writing is Embedded
Professional Knowledge for the Teaching of Writing, written by a committee of the NCTE Executive Committee, pinpoints 10 key issues …
Literacy in a Digital World: International Literacy Day 2017
Each year, International Literacy Day is celebrated across the world on September 8th. The theme for this year is “Literacy …
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 …
Happy Birthday, Harry and J.K.!
It’s a double birthday! J.K. Rowling was born July 31, 1965, in Bristol, England. From the stories that Rowling tells …
Celebrate Mandela Day
In 2009, the United Nations declared July 18th “Mandela Day”, an international day of honor for former South African President …
Reading, Writing, and Spelling
The National Spelling Bee Finals are held this week! Hundreds of student spelling champions, ranging from 9 to 15 years …
Connecting Families to What Is Happening in Schools
As educators, we understand the shifts we are making in our own practices. It’s important to think about how these …
Using Film as a Tool in the Classroom
The first Academy Awards ceremony was held during this week in 1929. To celebrate this milestone, here are some resources for …
Teacher Appreciation Week
Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the men and women …
Celebrate El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day)!
El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day), commonly known as Día, is a celebration every …