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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

NCTE Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Award Practicing pre-K to university-level literacy educators of color who are in the first five years of a paid teaching career are welcome to apply.

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

CfP - Vol 3 - Impacts of Censorship The Impacts of Censorship, Volume 3: Centering the Experiences and Activism of Youth Editors: Ann David, Katie Burnett, Susan Cridland-Hughes, Christina Dobbs, Chantal Francois, Tiffany Larson, Emily...

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.

Pairing Images and Text for Critical Analysis Teachers can give students opportunities for close reading through exploration of books paired with visual media.

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.

(PDF) Nonfiction Picturebook Reading in Early and Elementary Education: A PRISMA-P Systematic Review PDF | This systematic review, conducted under the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Protocols (PRISMA-P), provides the... | Find, read and cite all the research you ne...

This megastudy in Reading Research Quarterly centers NCTE's Position Statement on the Role of Nonfiction Literature (K–12) as key evidence of how "21st century picturebooks constitute an essential genre for the education of critical readers and writers": https://bit.ly/46sHtEL

The promotional image is for "Classroom Corridors, Issue 12" featuring "Literacy Assessment." The design includes an open book with a stylized maze and sun above it. The tagline reads, "Expertise and Inspiration from Elementary Teachers."

In the new issue of Classroom Corridors, you'll find thoughtful explorations of literacy assessment as a system—not an isolated event—alongside elementary classroom stories, practical strategies, and reflections that center student voice and meaningful learning: https://bit.ly/3OnAl6n

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Is there someone whose leadership is inspiring you—or is it your turn to be recognized?

The NCTE Leadership Awards recognize educators who are shaping the future of literacy and language arts in a wide variety of ways. Nominate a life-changing teacher today: https://bit.ly/3LOqZjd

Studying memoir can teach students how to tell their own stories Reading about others' lives helps students draw relatable connections -- strengthening empathy and storytelling skills.

The benefits of reading memoir include helping students prepare to write on their own, draw relatable connections, and strengthen their skills in empathy and storytelling, NCTE members Rex Ovalle and Jon Mundorf explain in a K-12 Dive article published this week: https://bit.ly/3MTBKky

Congratulations to the 2026 Mathical Book Prize Winners!

NCTE’s representatives on the Mathical Book Prize Committee this year are Gabriella DeLeon-DeHaan and Katie Papesh.

Sarah Miller, NCTE Manager of Book Initiatives & Intellectual Freedom, delivered remarks at today's awards event.

NCTE is pleased to nationally recognize these seven preservice programs for meeting or exceeding the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)-adopted NCTE Standards for the Initial Preparation of Teachers of English Language Arts 7-12 (Initial Licensure)! bit.ly/4ccWduO

A black background image with text announcing a deadline extension to March 1, 2026, for two NCTE programs: "2026 Achievement Awards in Writing" and "2026 Promising Young Writers." The NCTE logo features a stylized pencil design with colorful circles.

After receiving many requests from teachers, NCTE is extending the nomination deadline for two 2026 Student Writing Awards programs for middle and high school students.

Teachers can revisit the writing prompts and encourage their students to participate by March 1: https://bit.ly/4kIodJ5

This image is a promotional graphic for the 2026 TYCA National Conference. It reads: "2026 TYCA National Conference, Wednesday, March 4, Cleveland, Ohio. Shelter and Place: Grounding Action in Uncertain Times. #TYCA26. In connection with the 2026 CCCC Annual Convention." It announces Hanif Abdurraqib as the keynote speaker. The bottom displays logos for TYCA and NCTE. Abdurraqib is pictured in the top right corner.

JUST ANNOUNCED: Poet, essayist, cultural critic, and MacArthur Foundation “Genius” grant recipient Hanif Abdurraqib will deliver the keynote address at the Two-Year College English Association National Conference! Book signing to follow.

Register today to join us at #TYCA26: https://bit.ly/3ff5yUp

What’s the deal with middle school? We asked our middle school authors about their middle school “feels” while at the @ncte.org conference. Next up, National Book Award winner Shifa Saltagi Safadi, author of KAREEM BETWEEN.

Go to PenguinClassroom.com to discover more Middle School Reads!

Compound the success of the Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics with your knowledge and expertise. Submit your proposal, then plan to be in attendance when collaboration and best practices intersect in Charlotte Aug. 3–5. Details here https://www.nctm.org/ncte-nctm2026/

Call for applications for the NCTE Research Foundation's "Cultivating New Voices among Scholars of Color" program. It offers two years of support to doctoral candidates and early career postsecondary faculty in ELA. Apply by March 15. NCTE logo included.

The NCTE Research Foundation’s CNV mentoring program brings early career scholars of color into a two-year experience grounded in close guidance, relationship building, and support.

Interested NCTE members are encouraged to learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3Ok8uDR

NCTE Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Award Practicing pre-K to university-level literacy educators of color who are in the first five years of a paid teaching career are welcome to apply.

The application window for NCTE's Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Award closes in just over one month.

Apply to be part of the 2026-27 ECEOC cohort and get mentor support as you build an accomplished teaching career in literacy education. https://bit.ly/2Uv8mUl

The image is a promotional banner for a 2026 kick-off webinar titled "Ethics, AI, and the Future of Education." It features Priten Soundar-Shah next to text displaying the event date, February 26 at 4:30 p.m. ET. The banner includes logos for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), Read Write Code (RWC), and United Way of New York City.

NCTE is partnering again with United Way of New York City on a 4-part Read & Write + Code Fellowship webinar series. Learn from industry-leading academics about equity, literacy, and technology in the classroom.

First up: Author Priten Soundar-Shah on the ethics of AI. https://bit.ly/4qhYx7d

CEL Casual Social Hour. Thursday, February 12. 7pm ET. Literacy leaders will discuss books, articles, strategies, and pressing topics relevant to leadership positions; Network with CEL members with similar job responsibilities; Take a breather from the pressures of leadership to uplift one another. CEL is a constituent group of NCTE.

We hope literacy leaders (chairs, coaches, supervisors) can join us this Thursday (2/12/26) at 7pm ET for an old-school, informal social hour to talk shop or muse on life!

Not a member of #CEL yet? Add it to your @ncte.org membership today and jump in! #CEL26 #NCTE26

ncte.org/cel-casual-s...

If you still haven't seen The Librarians, stream it now on the PBS app or watch Independent Lens tonight.

NCTE members @technolibrary.bsky.social & @becalzada.bsky.social appear in this documentary examining how restrictions on library content are shaping US communities. https://to.pbs.org/4rt6Fml

Pairing Images and Text for Critical Analysis Teachers can give students opportunities for close reading through exploration of books paired with visual media.

Fresh on @edutopia.org this week, and highlighting some recent work on comics with @ncte.org.

www.edutopia.org/article/teac...

Dr. Ernest Morrell was a legendary scholar and multifaceted leader who helped pave the way for critical English education as a practice. We express limitless gratitude for his service to NCTE and his invaluable contributions to literacy education and ELA teachers everywhere. https://bit.ly/3LYyx2W

Why should two-year college English educators attend #TYCA26 next month?

☑️ Explore beyond your regional or institutional challenges.
☑️ Find community and connection.
☑️ Share your ideas and gather new ones.
☑️ Learn with and from your equally passionate peers.

Register now: https://bit.ly/3ff5yUp

What supports do advanced English learners need? Researchers suggest English language arts teachers can use an array of strategies to help these learners hone skills to express complex ideas.

Read K-12 Dive for insights from Laura Ascenzi-Moreno, Chair of NCTE’s Elementary Section, and @cati-fu.bsky.social, coeditor of the new NCTE book Critical English Education: Enduring Voices, New Perspectives. https://www.k12dive.com/news/what-supports-do-advanced-english-learners-need/810719/

2026 Promising Young Writers with a deadline of February 15, 2026. Shows the SWA and NCTE logos.

8th-grade teachers: Under two weeks left to nominate your talented students for the 2026 Promising Young Writers Awards!

Join us in celebrating phenomenal student writing as students reflect on this year’s theme: “Good Trouble.” Read the prompt and access the nomination form: https://bit.ly/2SEmBDN

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The new Classroom Corridors issue explores what happens when we take play seriously.

Learn how play, art, and inquiry shape meaningful literacy learning in elementary classrooms. Gain practical strategies, classroom stories, and insights that resonate beyond the early grades: https://bit.ly/4qdWEbI

#AARI26 Events Every February, hundreds of celebrations of the African American Read-In take place across the country and around the world.

The 2026 National African American Read-In begins today! We hope you are planning to celebrate with us.

Use our #AARI26 calendar to spread the word about your Read-In or find an event to attend: https://bit.ly/3NRdQpZ

⌛ Early-bird registration for the 2026 CCCC Annual Convention closes Wednesday! Secure your spot today and save: https://bit.ly/4k3OC3X

"Why come to conference?" Program Chair Melissa Ianetta asks. "There are many reasons, but here's mine: In a word, more. ... There is always more to learn."

Cover of NCTE Squire Office policy brief, Research-Practice Partnerships for Social Transformation: Democratizing Inquiry and Prefiguring More Just Scholarly Relations.

New policy brief from NCTE Squire Office at @jmorrell.bsky.social includes background information about research-practice partnerships (RPPs); lessons from critical approaches to partnering; and suggestions for developing equitable RPPs dedicated to educational transformation: https://bit.ly/4a6wpOt