There’s an App for That!
There really is a day for everything! December 11 is National App Day. The purpose of National App Day is …
Just a Few of Us Together Can Make a Difference
AFCON (Academic Freedom Coalition of Nebraska) is one of those small groups Margaret Mead was talking about in her quote …
2019 Notable Poetry Books
“Poetry is emotion, passion, love, grief—everything that is human.” —F. Sionil José Each year, the Excellence in Poetry for Children Award committee …
Write a Letter!
December 7 is Letter Writing Day! Take a few minutes, and send someone a hand written letter. Then, invite your …
Recap: Teachers as Assessment Leaders in Literacy
This blog was written by Peggy O’Neill and the NCTE Standing Committee on Literacy Assessment. The NCTE 2018 Annual Convention …
A Marvel of an Avenger
While it’s been a few weeks since Marvel Comics marvel Stan Lee died, now in the season of reflection is …
Build Your Stack: Public-Domain Poetry Recommendations
This blog post is part of Build Your Stack,® a new initiative focused exclusively on helping teachers build their book knowledge and …
NCTE Response to Disproportionately Censored Panel
On Saturday, November 17, 2018, the NCTE Standing Committee Against Censorship sponsored a session at the NCTE Annual Convention titled …
Family Literacy
National Family Literacy Month, celebrated across the U.S., focuses on special activities and events that showcase the importance of family …
Thankfulness for Books
When we ask ourselves what we offer to our students to hang on the walls of their minds, our answer …