In a follow-up to his 2024 webinar with NCTE and United Way of New York City, Chris Proctor will address how #ELA educators can use #AI to support agency in student writing, as well as the tensions that often come with #STEM integration.
Register to join next week's webinar: https://bit.ly/4qhYx7d
A colorful banner with abstract orange, pink, and blue swirls. Text reads: "Elementary Cohort NCTE 2026-2027 New Member Applications."
We invite elementary classroom teachers to apply for a place in our 2026-2027 Elementary Teacher Cohort, a select group of educators leading the development of the dynamic digital publication for educators, Classroom Corridors.
NCTE members can apply here by April 30: https://bit.ly/41fIoW3
The reviewers for NCTE's Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazine (#REALM) Awards review hundreds of student-led art and literary magazines each year.
We thank & celebrate these wonderful volunteers for their time and dedication to recognizing student achievements! https://bit.ly/4sUDUQJ
Teaching Composition at the Two-Year College: Volume 2 is designed just for busy two-year college instructors. The new collection features fresh selections from recent scholarly journals and books, plus essays from students and recent graduates.
Save 30% for a limited time! https://bit.ly/41i5mf7
We hope to see literacy leaders, ELA department chairs & supervisors, curriculum coaches, and more at our annual #OnLeadership symposium on 4/11/26 from 9am-12pm ET.
If you’re a member @ncte.org , join #CEL for $25/year to gain access to this members-only event!
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Three individuals are seated at a table and engaging with stacks of yellow comic books.
A person at a table holds an open comic book. The background features other attendees in a room with tables and conversations.
Teaching with comics and graphic novels like @carnegie.org's #GreatImmigrantsGreatAmericans series boosts student engagement, critical literacy, and civic dialogue, according to the featured open-access article in the new issue of NCTE's member magazine The Council Chronicle: https://bit.ly/4sbJ0ag
Kadir Nelson stands smiling with arms crossed next to a book titled "Basket Ball". Text reads, "A Classroom Conversation with Kadir Nelson, Thursday, April 23, 1:00-1:45 P.M. ET," with an orange background and the NCTE logo.
All educators, their students, and preservice teachers are invited to a special online conversation with award-winning artist and book illustrator Kadir Nelson! He will read from his new book Basket Ball: The Story of the All-American Game.
Register your class to participate: https://bit.ly/3PIZdGj
A group of children posed in a classroom setting, some smiling and others making playful faces. An adult is holding a book titled "I'm So Happy You're Here" by Mychal Threets, standing behind the group. The whiteboard behind them has colorful decorations and educational materials.
Vanessa Reyes, EL teacher in Illinois, is the winner of our February Membership Book Raffle! Vanessa won a signed copy of I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy, by Mychal Threets. Students read the book together, then added it to the school library so everyone can share in the joy!
One of my favorite months! Who are your favorite poets?
The image is a promotional banner for a webinar titled "Unfolding AI: How ELA Educators Can Use AI to Support Agentic Student Writing," featuring Chris Proctor. The event is scheduled for April 14 at 4:30 P.M. ET. Logos for NCTE, RWC, and United Way of New York City are displayed. A person with short hair is smiling beside the text.
Our next webinar with United Way of New York City features Chris Proctor, assistant professor of Learning Sciences at @ubuffalo.bsky.social and founding director of UB’s computer science teacher prep program.
NCTE members and Read & Write + Code Fellows, register here: https://ncte.org/rwc-series/
Secondary Section Office Hour. Tuesday, March 31, 7pm ET. Members will 4eflect on ways that NCTE and its programs have helped their teaching careers, ask questions and provide feedback related to NCTE’s support of Secondary members, learn about NCTE resources and upcoming opportunities for Secondary members, and share professional needs that NCTE could address with future programming.
What are you up to Tuesday, March 31 at 7pm ET?
Join @ncte.org's Secondary Section (7-12 ELA teachers!) for Zoom space to chat, connect, and explore NCTE. How can NCTE support you? What has worked? Come meet other secondary ELA teachers who are members of NCTE.
ncte.org/secondary-of...
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A panel of five individuals is seated at a table covered with a "Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo C2E2" cloth. The table has microphones and water bottles. Behind them is a branded backdrop with "C2E2" logos. One person is standing at a podium, speaking, while the others are seated and listening attentively.
NCTE members @wordsimagesworlds.bsky.social, Philip Belcastro and Eric Kallenborn, author @lucyknisley.bsky.social and NCTE's Sarah Miller presented at C2E2 on our Teaching Comics Teacher Cohorts and classroom resources they created with @carnegie.org's Great Immigrants, Great Americans comic series
A stack of books is topped with colorful paper flowers against a green background. Text reads "April is National Poetry Month." The NCTE logo is in the lower right corner.
#NationalPoetryMonth begins next week!
It's the perfect time to resurface some of our classroom activities, lesson plans, and inspiration for reading and writing poetry—whether with your students or for your personal enjoyment and practice.
Access the resources on our blog: https://bit.ly/4bzFCRs
The image is a promotional banner for an event titled "From Home to School: Bilingual Literacy Development." It includes a headshot of Dr. Yang Wang. The event details are Monday, May 11, 7:00 P.M. ET. Logos for LLA and NCTE are present, with a note stating "A Constituent Group of NCTE.
Join Literacies and Languages for All and LLA Past President Dr. Yang Wang for a discussion among holistic educators about meaningful literacy instruction for bilingual and multilingual children.
Learn more and register for the webinar: https://bit.ly/4lPvxmO
Classroom Corridors logo above promotional text that reads "Issue 13: Multimodal Literacies."
The new issue of Classroom Corridors explores multimodal literacy in action—from singing, storytelling, and collaborative art to student-created zines and a curated booklist.
Discover classroom-tested strategies and fresh ideas from elementary teachers: https://bit.ly/4lNNeDb
A person with long hair and glasses is smiling. The text reads, "Discover NCTE for less than $5 a month" and includes a quote from Piper G.: "NCTE is a really great way to find resources and a community." The NCTE logo is present.
Whether you want to publish, present, mentor, or step into leadership, NCTE membership opens doors to recognition and pathways that strengthen your career.
Join NCTE and be part of a national community of English educators that supports, strengthens, and celebrates you: https://bit.ly/47k38zg
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This year we’re opening registration for the NCTE Annual Convention earlier, during budget seasons, to allow teachers and administrators to work together to find funding for the premier annual event for English language arts and literacy educators.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dylWP7
#NCTE26
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, instructional coach, or literacy leader, this series offers fresh insights and practical strategies for creating a balanced, student-centered approach to literacy, where traditional texts and digital tools work hand in hand.
All are welcome today; register below!
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Join teachers & leaders for the 2026 #NCTE–@nctm.org Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy & Mathematics!
Get support to advance teaching practices that are responsive, equitable, and grounded in student strengths—practices you can use right away.
Register for #LitMath26: https://bit.ly/3PakQz6
It was a treat to meet and talk with Scott Snyder at the NCTE Convention in Denver last November. Glad to see comics center stage, and I have even more appreciation for Scott having heard about his process.
Also pictured is the wonderful Dr. Peter Carlson.
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Promotional image for a literacy event titled "Text and Tech: Reading Together." It is scheduled for Thursday, March 19 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET. The event focuses on incorporating digital tools in the classroom. The image features a book cover titled "Text and Tech" by Kristin Ziemke and mentions contributors including several names. The background includes vibrant colors and logos for Sora and NCTE.
Get practical strategies to support students as lifelong readers across formats: https://bit.ly/4rx4PRb
@kristinziemke.bsky.social and contributors will share immediately usable classroom applications and discuss how print and digital tools work together to strengthen literacy instruction.
NCTE members gathered in Washington, D.C. this week to encourage members of Congress to support English language arts interests in the humanities.
Members represented from the elementary to college level. Participating NCTE Executive Committee members included President-Elect and Past Presidents.
A webinar announcement titled "Purposeful Technology Use in the Classroom" with a photo of speaker Meenoo Rami. The event is on March 17 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Hosted by NCTE, RWC, and United Way of New York City.
Learn from @meenoo.bsky.social, author of A Teacher's Guide to Using AI, about technology use in the classroom and how teachers can use today’s tools to support thinking, literacy, and meaningful learning.
Get clear, specific, actionable guidance to help you make sense of AI. https://bit.ly/4qhYx7d
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Registration is OPEN for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention!
#NCTE26 will welcome actor, author, and lifelong literacy advocate @levarburton.bsky.social for a fireside chat and book signing.
Register now to lock in last year’s rates. NCTE members always save even more: https://convention.ncte.org/
NCTE joined several organizations to urge USDOE to ensure students pursuing post-baccalaureate education degrees qualify for necessary financial aid. This message echoes our 2021 Position Statement, Recognizing Teacher Experts and Their Paths to Expertise.
Read the letter: https://bit.ly/4lhuRGJ
The image announces the "Achievement Awards in Writing" and requests additional reviewers. It features the NCTE Student Writing Awards logo with a colorful design resembling a pencil and adorned with circles.
Each year, NCTE celebrates thousands of budding scribes through our Student Writing Awards. This year we are seeking additional reviewers so that the growing number of student applicants can each have their writing recognized.
Please consider signing up! https://bit.ly/4cq4FqY
A graphic with a decorative border announces a partnership: "NCTE partners with Tyrolia Institute to develop teacher writing practice. Members can apply now to join the annual writers retreat." The NCTE logo is included.
NCTE has partnered with the Tyrolia Literacy Institute to gather in community with literacy educators this summer as they advance their writing craft and enhance their teaching practices.
Learn more and sign up to join us June 14–17 in Waco, Texas: https://bit.ly/4lorWw1
Deadline: March 15.
Are you a practicing preK to university-level literacy educator of color in your first five years of teaching who aspires to build a career in literacy education?
Apply for the NCTE ECEOC Leadership Award for mentor support and presentation opportunities! https://bit.ly/4rHv5Jn
Hey, #literacies friends, scholars, teachers, and young people! Want to contribute to the conversation around censorship and its impacts, particularly as it relates to young people? Drop me a pitch (due March 30)! More info at the link.
Read @wordsimagesworlds.bsky.social in @edutopia.org to learn about using not just words but also images and design elements to build students’ capacity for critical analysis and discussion: https://edut.to/3N1Pslw
DeHart is a leader on comics in ELA through our Teaching Comics Teacher Cohorts.
