The Mindset of the Class of 2019
Every August since 1998, Beloit College has released a list they call the Mindset List. The list was originally created …
“I Will Plant Companionship”
These thoughts about classroom community from Katie Greene and Karen Conn Mitchum, excerpted from English Journal, seem particularly relevant right …
5 Easy Steps to Create a Successful Story This School Year
Dru Tomlin, director of middle level services for the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE), is a great believer in …
When Legislators Attempt to Stifle Teacher Voice
Although many teachers are now finding their voices and using them to testify at hearings, meet with legislators, or influence …
Letter to a Young English Teacher
An NCTE member recently brought this “Letter to a Young English Teacher” by David E. Kirkland to our attention and …
Privileging Student Voice
In his article in the most recent English Leadership Quarterly, Gary Pankiewicz argues for “privileging voice in student writing development.” …
Families and Literacy Learning
Whether your summertime was leisurely, productive, or both, you’re probably joining the many children, families, and teachers making the mental …
Recognizing NCTE Members Who Are 2015 State Teachers of the Year
NCTE has an incredible membership, filled with vibrant teachers and faculty who are dedicated to their students every day. This …
Grounding Our Teaching in Research
The following excerpts come from an article entitled Grounding Our Teaching in Research: Implications from Research in the Teaching of English, 2009–12 …
The Role of Early Childhood Education and Racism
“Through our teaching of young children …we can affect the most change.” How appropriate today with unrest (again) in Ferguson, …