Creating Shared Agreements
Research shows that at a foundational level school communities have to have shared agreements about core instructional beliefs in order …
Classroom Climate Change
If you view the onset of testing season as a threat to the literacy-learning culture you’ve worked to build for …
10 Tips for Advocacy
The following post is from Lu Ann McNabb, NCTE Policy And Alliances Associate. In my experience as an advocate for many …
Fewer Texts for Deeper Understanding
by Lorna Collier In their new book, Beyond “Teaching to the Test”: Rethinking Accountability and Assessment for English Language Learners, …
Elevate Student Writing With Poetry Pauses
This post was written by NCTE Member Brett Vogelsinger. Teaching writing is difficult, and sometimes a new approach can provide …
Privileging Student Voice
In his article in the most recent English Leadership Quarterly, Gary Pankiewicz argues for “privileging voice in student writing development.” …
Working Toward Culturally Responsive Assessment Practices
From the NCTE Standing Committee on Literacy Assessment This blog post was written by NCTE member Valente’ Gibson. …
Members Share Stories of Their Meaningful Involvement in Affiliates, Part 2
This post comes courtesy of the “Affiliate Voices” column by Lori Goodson in the September 2019 issue of Voices from …
Focus on Native American Heritage
National American Indian Heritage Month is recognized each November as a time to learn more about the history and heritage …
What Happened in Your State This October?
This past month, twelve policy analysts published reports about what occurred in the following states: California, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, New …