The @NCTE_ELATE Richard Meade Award recognizes published research-based work that promotes English Language Arts teacher development at any educational level and in any scope and setting. Nominations are due by May 1, 2024. Learn more: ncte.org/elate-richard-…

The NCTE CEL Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program (ELF) deadline is May 1!

This program provides leadership support, mentoring, and networking opportunities for early-career leaders of language arts programs at the K–university levels.

Apply at ncte.org/groups/cel/cel….

Register for 'Countering Racism and Fat Phobia through Literature,' April 24, 4:00 p.m. ET. This event will explore how literature can be used to challenge societal norms & stereotypes related to racism & body size & promote body positivity & inclusivity: ncte.org/events/intro-f…

In honor of #NationalPoetryMonth & #EarthDay , the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Middle Level Section invites participants to a national writing event as part of ' #MakersInTheMiddle Writing with Heart: Celebrating Earth and Love for National Poetry Month.'

Respond on Padlet: ncte.org/middle/writing…

The Media Literacy Award showcases NCTE members who have developed innovative approaches for integrating media analysis & composition into instruction. A portfolio showcasing the applicants’ work is required. The deadline to apply is 6/15.

Learn more: ncte.org/awards/ncte-me….

“By not expanding our ideas of what it means to be American and stifling individuality, we are preventing our country from growth and truly being as great as we could be.” Read more in this post from student Ankita Jaikumar: ncte.org/blog/2024/03/g…

It's not too late to register! April 18, 4:00 p.m. ET: 'A Powerful Partnership: Technology and Language Instruction.'

Explore how technology can effectively support ELA instruction in middle and secondary settings. Learn more and register at ncte.org/rsvp_rwc_serie….

The NCTE George Orwell Award recognizes people who have made outstanding contributions to the critical analysis of public discourse. The deadline for nominations is May 1.

Learn more at ncte.org/awards/george-….

NCTE member leader and Secondary Section Committee member Joel /hō•ÉL/ Garza is cofounder of #THEBOOKCHAT 📓 recently spoke with Education Week about the impact of audiobooks on his students. Read more in this article:
edweek.org/teaching-learn…

Whether you're looking to celebrate poetry during April (National Poetry Month) or throughout the year, NCTE has plenty of resources to help you get started. Visit this post to learn more about NCTE poetry publications: ncte.org/resources/book…

In honor of National Poetry Month, NCTE will host a webinar for K–12 English language arts educators. Hosted by Elisa New, the event will focus on the poetry of Phillis Wheatley & will feature clips from the season 4 premiere episode of POETRY IN AMERICA. ncte.org/poetry-in-amer…

NCTE LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Leadership Award recognizes a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who has made a significant contribution to NCTE & to the development of our professional community.

The application deadline is May 1.

Learn more about this award: ncte.org/awards/ncte-lg…

Would you want to serve as a reviewer for the 2025 NCTE CCCC Annual Convention proposals? Please complete this short survey by 9:00 a.m. ET, Monday, April 15, 2024: ncte.org/events/2025-cc….

Proposal review will take place from late May to early June.

In honor of National Library Week, UniteAgainstBookBans has designated today #RightToReadDay : uniteagainstbookbans.org/right-to-read-…. We encourage you to learn more on their website and, we invite invite NCTE members to explore the NCTE rationale database: ncte.org/book-rationale….

Later today, there is a total solar eclipse that will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. This blog post shares some modern ways to get students engaged with the eclipse: ncte.org/blog/2024/03/e….

For the 3rd year in a row, NCTE has partnered with SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL on a project to support teachers & librarians as they advocate for books in their classrooms. This year, members of NCTE and SLJ have written new reviews for 15 banned classics. schoollibraryjournal.com/story/defendin….

The NCTE Leadership Award for People with Disabilities recognizes an outstanding educator with a disability who supports the agency of diverse leaders in the field.

See more about this award: ncte.org/awards/ncte-le…. The application deadline is May 1.

At the inauguration ceremony of Dr. Valerie Kinloch as the 15th president of Johnson C. Smith University, she was joined onstage by Dr. Jamal A. Cooks, president of Chabot College. The two NCTE member-leaders announced a partnership between their institutions to support students!

As a part of @ncacensorhip’s Student Advocates for Speech program, Malaika Nyende shares a student perspective on the AP African American studies controversy in this post.

Read more: ncte.org/blog/2024/02/a…

This week, NCTE members and leaders came together at the inauguration ceremony of the 15th president of Johnson C. Smith U., Dr. Valerie Kinloch, NCTE president 2021-22. Celebrating Dr. Kinloch were NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick and NCTE President-Elect Tonya B. Perry.