Mrs. Stuart Goes to Washington: The Last Word
Before I begin my tour of the museums here in DC, I want to take a minute to extend my …
There Is No Apolitical Classroom: Resources for Teaching in These Times
The following post was created by members of NCTE’s Standing Committee Against Racism and Bias in the Teaching of English. …
Always Forward for Students and Teachers: National Council of Teachers of English
What follows are two notes that Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick and I sent to an NCTE member pertaining to concerns …
Do You READ Enough?
This post is written by member Susan Wagner. I remember books, those stacks of printed paper held in place with …
August is Family Fun Month!
The month of August typically signifies the last few weeks of summer before students and teachers return to school. Encourage …
Learning: The Fine Art of Drowning
This post is written by member Tom O’Connor. Education was not my forte. Given that I am a teacher, that …
What Happened in Your State This July?
During July, seven policy analysts published reports about what occurred in California, Florida, Maine, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Higher Education …
Mrs. Stuart Goes to Washington: Policy Brief, Assessment and Back to School
This post is written by the 2017 NCTE Kent Williamson Policy Fellow Lauren Stuart. This is part of a weekly …
What Do We Mean When We Say a Text Is Appropriate?
Often, when a text is challenged, the challenger states that the text is “inappropriate” for students of that age/grade. What …
Reading That Makes Sense: A Reader Revalued
This post is written by member Susan Warren. “James, what makes your friends good readers?” “They just magically know all …