Celebrating World Poetry Day
As a classroom teacher, at this time of year I always looked forward to April and to teaching poetry during …
Celebrating Women Authors in English Language Arts
In education, countless women authors have influenced the ways we teach and learn, providing insights into literacy, student engagement, equity, …
Celebrating the Poetry of Langston Hughes
Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1902. He was an American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist from …
Celebrating The National Day on Writing® with Texts from NCTE!
The National Day on Writing® celebrates writing—and the many places, reasons, and ways we write each day—as an essential component …
Celebrating The National Day on Writing® with Texts from NCTE – Part 3!
The National Day on Writing® celebrates writing—and the many places, reasons, and ways we write each day—as an essential component …
Celebrating The National Day on Writing® with Texts from NCTE – Part 2!
The National Day on Writing® celebrates writing—and the many places, reasons, and ways we write each day—as an essential component …
Celebrating the Library of Congress!
On this day in 1800, Congress approved the purchase of books to start the Library of Congress! On April 24 …
Celebrating the 1845 Publication of “The Raven”
On January 29, 1845, American author Edgar Allan Poe’s famously eerie poem “The Raven” was published in the New York Evening …
Celebrating Student Diversity
Teachers need continued support and professional development to enable all their students, including their bilingual students, to succeed. Teaching linguistically …
Celebrating Shakespeare with NCTE Publications
On April 23 in 1564, William Shakespeare was born. It’s been said that Shakespeare’s complete works consist of 884,647 words …