Adults Just Don’t Think Like Kids
The problem is that adults just don’t think like kids. Kids often don’t notice what adults see as objectionable in …
Disciplinary Literacy
Do you collaborate with colleagues in different disciplines when developing curriculum? Do you have conversations with your peers about how …
A Significant Influence: Describing an Important Teacher in Your Life
Author and journalist Mitch Albom was born on this day in 1958. Albom was originally known for sports writing, but he …
September 15 to October 15 Is National Hispanic Heritage Month
A time for celebrating the culture, art, and achievements of Latinx people, September 15 to October 15 has been designated …
How the NCTE Teacher Research Grant Helped Me Inspire Student Writers
By: Kristie Camp, NCTE member and 2024 NCTE Teacher Research Grant recipient Apply now for an NCTE Teacher Research Grant. …
Get Ready for World Read Aloud Day!
World Read Aloud Day, recognized on February 1, motivates children, teens, and adults to celebrate the power of words. This …
Is the Assessment Tail Wagging the Dog?
An article in today’s Washington Post entitled School standardized testing is under growing attack, leaders pledge changes points to the …
Reading to Recharge This Summer
Many educators spend their summers reading, for personal as well as professional reasons. The following resources from NCTE offer suggestions …
Welcome to the Creative Revolution!
The following guest post is by author e.E. Charlton-Trujillo, one of our featured speakers on the Authors as Advocates panel at …
October 2021 #NCTEchat: Teaching LGBTQ History in ELA and Literacy Curriculum
Join us on Sunday, October 17, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #NCTEchat where NCTE members Ileana Jiménez (@feministteacher) and …