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 …
Today, We Celebrate Shakespeare!
In 1564, William Shakespeare was born on this day. In his life, Shakespeare wrote at least 38 plays and over …
“Liberating Experiences” with Poetry
The following post is an excerpt from Nancy Steineke’s article “Talking about Poetry: Teaching Students How to Lead the Discussion” …
Build Your Stack: The Power of Names: Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors
This post was written by NCTE members Rosanne Kurstedt and Jenny Tuten. It’s part of Build Your Stack,® an NCTE initiative focused exclusively …
Students as Experts in the Writing Classroom
This blog post was written by NCTE member Dr. Julie Johnson, PhD, as part of a blog series celebrating the National …
A Writing Professor Throws a Spark
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” ~William Butler Yeats Last week I …
National Library Week 2021
National Library Week begins today and spans April 4–10, 2021. The theme for National Library Week 2021 is “Welcome to …
Comics Are Not Just a Form of Escapism
This blog post was written by NCTE member Ryan Chapman. Unfortunately, even in 2019, comics can still be seen …
#NCTE18: Sunday Recap
We can’t believe that the final day of #NCTE18 came and went so quickly! We ended this year’s Annual Convention …
Changing Our Story of the Middle East
This post is written by member Brandy French. When I asked my students to describe the images they associated …