Become a Part of NCTE’s Story—Submit an Award Nomination Today!
NCTE’s awards tell the story of excellence in literacy education. The stories of the individual leaders receiving our awards illustrate …
Poetry for February
A recent Educator Newsletter from the Academy of American Poets highlighted “12 poems to read for black history month.” They …
The Gift of Offering Nothing
This post was written by NCTE member Anne Elrod Whitney. I attended two online NCTE member gatherings held in the early …
Checking the Facts
Knowing what’s true and what isn’t, what’s opinion and what’s fact are important aspects of intellectual freedom. Fake news …
Celebrate the Birthdays of Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling!
It’s a double birthday! J.K. Rowling was born July 31, 1965, in Bristol, England. From the stories that Rowling tells …
Building a Vibrant Classroom Library without Breaking the Bank
This post is written by member Haley Moehlis. The research is clear: if we want students to read, we must …
April 2021 #NCTEchat: Celebrating 25 Years of Children’s Day, Book Day
Join us on Sunday, April 18, at 8:00 p.m. ET for an #NCTEchat where we celebrate the 25th anniversary of …
A Worthwhile and Swift Read
This post is written by member Gary Pankiewicz. Some might find it strange for a forty-something language arts educator to …
Join Build Your Stack in Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Children’s Book Week!
This blog post is written by Lynsey Burkins, NCTE member and chair of the Build Your Stack committee. April …
From a Teacher’s Point of View: Advice for Political Candidates during an Election Year
This post was written by NCTE member Mary Beth Coudal. Teaching is a weird profession. While, at times, you …