The Power of Memoir: Unleashing Students’ Experiences
This post was written by NCTE member Deborah Dean. It was my second year teaching, and I thought writing …
Selecting Texts for Your Students and Your Course
Perhaps during these hot and sticky summer days, you’re working on Build[ing] Your Stack™ of texts that you want to share …
The 2018 African American Read-In!
“The African American Read-In (AARI) . . . is built on an ambitious yet confident premise: that a school and …
Analyzing Famous Speeches as Arguments
This date in history marks the inauguration of a number of U.S. Presidents. This is a good date to look …
“Should We Censor What Teens Read?”
“NO!” responds Peter Brown Hoffmeister in his recent HuffPost blog. He took up the subject after another teacher questioned his …
National Poetry Month: Looking at National Poetry
April is National Poetry Month! Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month reminds the …
The Post, The First Amendment, and The Student Press
I went to see The Post the other day, and I confess that I cried when the Supreme Court ruled …
#NCTE18 Tips
Whether it’s your first time or your tenth time at Annual Convention, these tips shared during our November #NCTEchat can …
Looking Back: Reflections of a First-Year Teacher
This is a guest post by Mellissa Frangias. It is the last day of school before summer, and there is …
Empathy Is the Highest Level of Critical Thinking
This post was written by NCTE Ambassador Lindsay Schneider. What is imperative for students to know? What is important …