National Poetry Month: Performing Poetry
As National Poetry Month winds down, consider inviting students to perform some of the poetry they have read and written …
When Legislators Attempt to Stifle Teacher Voice
Although many teachers are now finding their voices and using them to testify at hearings, meet with legislators, or influence …
Creating Community through Writing
As students return to the classroom, they need to feel that they own the space and the learning that …
Will this Be Your First NCTE Annual Convention?
We want to help you get the most out of your first NCTE Annual Convention experience, so before you pack …
Is College Still Worth it?
Students have long been told that going to college is a great financial investment, paying for itself many times over …
Connected Educator Month, Week 3
Connected Educator Month kicked off October 1! As shared in an earlier post, NCTE is a theme leader on the topic of …
Celebrate the Birthday of Juan Felipe Herrera!
Juan Felipe Herrera was born on this day in 1948. Herrera is the American poet, author, and activist of Mexican descent …
Build Your Stack: On Windows, Mirrors, and Telescopes
This Build Your Stack post was written by NCTE member Stephanie Toliver. The September 2021 Council Chronicle includes Toliver’s essay “On …
Literacy Assessment Principles and Practices: Avenues for Helping Literacy Learners
This blog was written by NCTE members Scott Filkins, Becky McCraw, and Kathleen Blake Yancey, members of NCTE’s Standing Committee …
Sneak Peek at November English Journal: Death in the English Classroom
This post is written by member Julie Gorlewski, editor of English Journal. Classroom walls are permeable. Teaching English engages the …