Appreciating the Possibilities of Writing
This guest post by Ellen Shubich was first published in 2016. With 2 days left to the National Day …
Insist on a Vast Verdant Vista
The following post was written by NCTE president Doug Hesse. It is an excerpt of the opening remarks he made …
The Magic of One-Pagers
This blog post was written by NCTE member Jill Yamasawa Fletcher. “I hate reading in school,” sighed one of …
Reading That Makes Sense: A Reader Revalued
This post is written by member Susan Warren. “James, what makes your friends good readers?” “They just magically know all …
New NCTE Texts and the 2022 African American Read-In
During February, the month of the African American Read-In, we continue our theme of spotlighting connections with thoughtful NCTE texts. …
Theme IV: Diversifying through Professionalization
Last month, 24 teachers and school leaders, mostly NCTE members and ranging from early childhood educators to high school technology …
Recognizing César Chávez Day
César Chávez Day is a US holiday celebrating the birth and legacy of the Mexican American civil rights and labor …
Let’s Stop Pretending To Kill a Mockingbird Is Progressive on Race
This post written by member Julia Franks presents another view of teaching To Kill a Mockingbird from both last week’s …
Shakespeare Mob Secret – Exposed!
At this year’s NCTE Convention, one of the most exciting events occurred in secrecy – if a massive rally can …
How Writing Is Shaping the Future of Literacy
This post is written by Deborah Brandt, emeritus member of NCTE, who will be the keynote speaker at the College Section/CCCC Luncheon at …