Celebrate the Founding of the Smithsonian Institution!
Founded in the United States on August 10, 1846, the Smithsonian Institution is considered the “nation’s museum.” Today, the Smithsonian …
Diversity in Graphic Novels
Special thanks to member Laura M. Jiménez for her time and expertise in reviewing and adding additional resources for this …
There’s a Story Behind Every Number
Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution of the United States states: “The actual Enumeration shall be made within three …
June is Audiobook Appreciation Month!
Audiobooks work to provide access to literature and help all readers enjoy books. Audiobooks require readers to understand the message, …
Moving Forward with Joy
This post was written by NCTE member Caroline Bedingfield Rabalais, reprinted with permission from ELATE-GS. They asked members what their …
Controversy, Censorship, and Navigating the Students’ Right To Read
This blog was written by Benji Chang, Kim Pinkerton, and Pernille Ripp, who were members of the working committee that …
Teachers to Whom I Am Grateful
An important part of advocacy is to thank the stakeholders, policymakers, and staff with whom one meets, especially if they …
Advocacy as Capacity Building: Creating a Movement through Collaborative Inquiry
This text is excerpted from The Council Chronicle (March 2016), in which Kathy G. Short summarized thoughts from her 2015 …
Conference Conversations: Reflecting on the 2016 NCTE Annual Convention in Atlanta
This post was written by member Kate Walker. Attending NCTE Conventions has become a favorite activity of mine, and not …
“I Know the Answer to 1 Down!”
Crossword Puzzle Day is celebrated annually on December 21. Crossword puzzles were created and published on that day in 1913. …