If You Find Yourself with Time on Your Hands—WRITE!
The NCTE Beliefs about the Teaching of Writing note, Writing grows out of many different purposes [including] developing social networks; engaging …
Taking a Teacher-as-Scientist Stance in September
The following post is by NCTE member Jennifer Serravallo. Teaching reading is an art. But as a teacher of reading, …
The 2018 African American Read-In!
“The African American Read-In (AARI) . . . is built on an ambitious yet confident premise: that a school and …
The African American Read-In Celebration at the University of Northern Iowa Marks Its 15th Anniversary
This post was written by NCTE members Tiffany A. Flowers and Gloria Kirkland-Holmes. Each year, the African American Read-In …
September 15 to October 15 Is Latinx Heritage Month
A time for celebrating the culture, art, and achievements of Latinx people, September 15 to October 15 has been designated …
Family Literacy
National Family Literacy Month, celebrated across the U.S., focuses on special activities and events that showcase the importance of family …
Constitution Day Is Observed This Week in the U.S.
Since it became a national observance in 2004, Constitution Day has commemorated the date of the 1787 signing of the …
Words Have Power
This blog was written by Kristin Pekoll is the Assistant Director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. …
Materiality and Writing Studies: Reflections from the Authors
This post was written by NCTE members Holly Hassel and Cassie Phillips. We are excited that Materiality and Writing …
December 2017 #NCTEchat: Using Mentor Texts
Join us tomorrow, Sunday, December 17, at 8 p.m. ET, for an #NCTEchat about using mentor texts. Whether you use mentor …