In May 2026, NCTE published its working framework for English language arts educators in grades 6–12 seeking to understand the appropriate role of AI in the discipline. ELA educators are invited to download the framework below and then share their responses using the feedback form.
The ELA AI Framework was guided by three dozen ELA educators and researchers following an invitation-only convening hosted by NCTE in Los Angeles in February 2026, and then further developed by a subset of experienced educators interacting with students in grades 6-12 on a daily basis. The working document is being applied by 12 cohorts comprising 60 classroom teachers who were selected through a competitive application process to join cohorts creating specific, thematic educator resources for both pedagogy and teacher leadership at the middle and high school levels.
Informed by their experiences and the feedback submitted through this webpage, the cohorts will refine the working framework throughout 2026, with the end result being a scalable framework for responsible, purposeful, and ethical AI use within the discipline. This project is being led by NCTE with support from Google.org.
NCTE membership is not required to access the framework or feedback form; just provide your information below.
Download the Working ELA AI Framework
NCTE membership is not required to access the framework. Please contact NCTEAwards@ncte.org with any questions.
Access the Educator Feedback Form
Share your feedback via this web form.