No Homework…Beneficial?
This is a guest post written by Katie Cassavaugh. Homework as defined by Merriam-Webster means “preparatory reading or research (as …
Writing Lessons from a Shopping List
The following, excerpted from Jonathan Bush’s “Lessons on Writing from a Clueless Shopper” at Writers Who Care, appeared first 1/7/17. …
NCTE Convention: Uniting Teachers and Bringing Enlightenment
This post was written by NCTE first-time Convention attendee Denise Loeber. Photo is the author and the friend she met …
Top Ten Strategy Guides from ReadWriteThink.org
As you curl up on the sofa over winter break, consider checking out some useful online learning made for educators, …
National Poetry Month – Lyric Poetry
We’re now in our second week of celebrating National Poetry Month! Last week, we looked at narrative poetry. This week our …
Beliefs about the Teaching of Writing
The NCTE Beliefs about the Teaching of Writing were so well-received that NCTE published a series of books around them! …
A Conference Framework to Champion Self-Advocacy
This post was written by members Marissa E. King and Karen Sheriff LeVan. Classrooms and especially student writing conferences should …
Building Diverse Collections of LGBTQ-Inclusive Children’s Literature to Expand Windows and Mirrors for Youth
From the NCTE LGBTQ Advisory Committee This post was written by Stephen Adam Crawley, a member of NCTE’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee. …
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week 2025!
NCTE wishes our members and teachers everywhere a happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Please enjoy this message from NCTE President Tonya …
The 100th Day of School
The 100th day of school is celebrated in schools around the country, usually in the month of February. Students can …