A Challenge to Future Teachers
By: Dr. Ted Kesler, coeditor, Talking Points Modified from a speech that Dr. Kesler gave as chairperson at a May …
The Danger of Polite Silence: Five Strategies for Getting Students to Talk to One Another
Social psychologist Adam Grant makes the case for letting kids—and people of all ages—openly disagree. “Instead of trying to prevent …
Fireworks and Freedom
As July 4th approaches, I’m reminded most of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. There’s something to be said …
Welcome Back to School and Fall Preview
Over the last several weeks, NCTE members have headed back to class across the country. By September 4, most of …
The New England CCCC Summer Conference: Sharing Best Practices
This post is written by member Matthew Parfitt. On May 24-25, 2017, Boston University will host the first New England …
Diversifying Our Professional Literature
This post is written by member Rose Peterson. I cracked the cover of the school’s grammar textbook, frantically hoping to …
A Dozen Resources to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
In anticipation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, engage with these classroom resources focused on Dr. King and texts he wrote. The …
But for a Word
I caught Angie Thomas on the radio the other night. She spoke in the interview about “Inspiring Teens With The …
Music and Literacy
Later this week sees the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, a music festival in 1969, which drew an audience of over …