Learning to Discuss as a Pathway to Literacy Learning
This post was written by NCTE member Tom McCann. When colleagues Elizabeth Kahn, Carolyn Walter, and I had an …
Paying Renewed Attention to Book Awards
Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Earlier today, those …
Welcome to the Future: Literacies and Languages for All
This post was written by Roxanne Henkin and Deborah MacPhee on behalf of the NCTE Conference Literacies and Languages for All (LLA), …
The 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 26, 2020, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will celebrate its 30th anniversary. The ADA was signed into …
Jamal A. Cooks Elected Vice President of National Council of Teachers of English
Cooks, who leads Chabot College in California, will take office during the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention in Denver in November …
A Tribute to Lynn Quitman Troyka
By: Carolyn Calhoon Dillahunt, Doug Hesse, Sharon Mitchler, and Howard Tinberg We celebrate the legacy of Lynn Quitman Troyka, a …
Digital Storytelling and the Digital Divide
This post was written by NCTE members Tisha Lewis Ellison and Marva Solomon, and is adapted from their article “Counter-Storytelling vs. …
Family Literacy
National Family Literacy Month, celebrated across the U.S., focuses on special activities and events that showcase the importance of family …
The Power of Stories
The following is an excerpt from Sonia Nazario’s keynote speech at the 2014 NCTE Annual Convention. You can read an …
Finding a Mentor: How Books Inspire Resiliency
This post is written by member Amber McMath. Obi-Wan to Luke. Charlotte to Wilbur. Dumbledore to Harry. The Giver to …