Classroom Corridors: Expertise and Inspiration from Elementary Teachers is NCTE’s dynamic, teacher-created digital publication—a multimodal resource featuring classroom stories, implementation strategies, and downloadable tools for educators at every stage of their careers. Developed by and for elementary teachers, Classroom Corridors has become a must-have for NCTE members seeking authentic, classroom-tested insight. The publication is available to members at ClassroomCorridors.org.
NCTE is now inviting elementary educators to apply to join our Elementary Teacher Cohort, the collaborative team behind Classroom Corridors. Beginning in August 2026, two new members will join the cohort as it enters its third year. Cohort members shape each monthly issue, invite and support teacher-writers, plan and facilitate accompanying webinars, and contribute to a growing community of teacher leaders. This is an opportunity to bring your own classroom expertise into a national conversation while producing meaningful, tangible work alongside fellow educators.
The cohort meets monthly as a full group (via Zoom), with additional small-group collaboration throughout the month to develop each issue. Participation is supported with travel, lodging, and registration for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention, where cohort members engage in community-building and connect with prospective contributors. Members who successfully complete the term in August 2027 will also receive a stipend.
Applicant Criteria
- Applicants must be current teachers in grades preK–5, working full time in an elementary school.
- Applicants must be current NCTE members.
- Applicants may live or work outside of the US or in a US territory.
- Applicants should have a passion for learning with and from other teachers.
- Applicants should be interested in curating and editing digital content for and by elementary teachers.
- Applicants should be interested in amplifying the voices of classroom teachers by supporting them in telling their stories through writing.
- Applicants should be interested in creating and sharing high-quality information in support of amplifying the voices of other elementary teachers.
Classroom teachers are invited to apply for the cohort by 11:59 p.m. ET, April 30, 2026.
Please contact the NCTE staff representative with any questions.