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National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· 10d

The latest issue of Classroom Corridors centers student voice through "Dear Teacher" letters, book recommendations, downloadable "Shelf Talker" resources, and more. Explore authentic elementary student perspectives to inspire your teaching. https://bit.ly/45jU3Fr

Cover image for "Classroom Corridors" publication, Issue 17 titled "Student Voice." The design features an open book with a sun icon above, symbolizing inspiration. Subtext reads, "Expertise and Inspiration from Elementary Teachers."

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· 11d

Dr. Angie Zapata has won the 2026 Richard A. Meade Award for her book, Deepening Student Engagement with Diverse Picturebooks! The award from ELATE recognizes published research-based work promoting ELA teacher development at any educational level and in any scope and setting. https://bit.ly/4h89mIe

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· 12d

Last week, members of NCTE's teacher cohorts that are creating classroom resources for ELA and comics viewed historical artifacts at @librarycongress.bsky.social. Then they presented at @sandiegocomic-con.bsky.social about teaching with @carnegie.org’s #GreatImmigrants, Great Americans comic series.

A person leans over a table examining colorful vintage comic books displayed in a library setting. Two other individuals stand nearby, observing the scene. The room contains shelves filled with books.

A person stands at a podium speaking at a Comic-Con panel. A large screen displays the text "Great Immigrants, Great Americans: Teaching with Comics to Celebrate Immigrant Stories" with an illustrated comic book cover titled "Great Immigrants Great Americans." The backdrop is covered with Comic-Con logos.

Two individuals stand in a library setting, engaged in conversation near a table displaying various vintage comic books, including titles like "Mystic" and "Wonder Woman." Bookshelves filled with more materials are visible in the background.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· 20d

Middle level educators: The 2027 Promising Young Writers award prompt is now available to share with your 8th-grade students! This year's prompt invokes a quote from author Robin Wall Kimmerer to invite students to consider the concept of being and becoming a good ancestor: https://bit.ly/44KrKQ5

The image announces the availability of the 2027 prompt for the "Promising Young Writers" contest of the NCTE Student Writing Awards. It features colorful circles forming a pencil design.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· 25d

Join the last webinar in our summer series! https://bit.ly/4vhcllk Led by ACE Chair Johnny Allred, assistant professor of English education at BYU, attendees will remix an upcoming activity, lesson or unit they plan to teach and begin designing a multimodal component using a shared design template.

This image is a promotional graphic for the "Joyful Multimodal Composition Series" featuring "The Implementation Workshop" on Tuesday, July 28 at 3:00 p.m. ET. It highlights the book "Joyful Literacies in Secondary English Language Arts" by authors including Holly Sheppard Riesco. The event is cohosted by NCTE and the Assembly on Computers in English (ACE). A photo of Johnny Allred is included.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· 26d

Deadline extended: Register now for free #LitMath26 workshop books! https://bit.ly/4f1dE ✏️ Ann Marie Corgill, Katie Wood Ray, and @stellavillalba.bsky.social lead activities on engaging young writers 📕 @kristinziemke.bsky.social and Franki Sibberson explore strategies for growing young readers

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· 27d

Discover ways to bring nonfiction to life in your elementary classroom. This issue of Classroom Corridors has practical strategies for vocabulary instruction, literary nonfiction, nature journaling, engaging read-alouds, and fostering curiosity through inquiry-based learning: https://bit.ly/4bdL3EV

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· 28d

Join us virtually at #LKBF26 for an NCTE-sponsored Educators’ Night session! @stellavillalba.bsky.social invites us all to step into Nepantla—the sacred, liminal space where a child's languages, literacies, and cultural wealth and school world meet. Watch live on July 28: https://bit.ly/4vqBSs9

This image is a promotional poster for the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival's Educators' Night event, scheduled for July 28 at 7 PM EST. The event is titled "Conferring as a Culturally Sustaining Practice" with Stella Villalba. The poster features a smiling individual against a pink background. It includes logos for the Latinx Kidlit Book Festival and the National Council of Teachers of English. Floral decorations are at the bottom left corner.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· 29d

We're cleaning out the NCTE warehouse! Save 15%-40% on some of our favorite t-shirt designs from over the years—including “Proud to Be Intertextual,” “Plot Twist Predictor,” and “Stop! Grammar Time." Buy more to save more! Plus, free shipping over $30. https://bit.ly/3SAVBI0

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jul 10

Antwan Eady will be a keynote speaker and participate in a book signing at the NCTE-@nctm.org Joint Conference! He is the award-winning author of picturebooks Nigel and the Moon, The Last Stand, and The Gathering Table. Don’t miss out! https://bit.ly/3PakQz6 #LitMath26 #InterdisciplinaryEducation

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jul 9

NCTE is a promotional partner of the free 2026 Smithsonian National Education Summit, convening educators & museum leaders around the theme: Together We Thrive: Towards a More Perfect Union. Amanda Gorman will keynote. https://bit.ly/4vqlecf 📅 July 14–16 📍 Washington, DC or virtual #SmithsonianEdu

Promotional graphic for the Smithsonian National Education Summit highlighting a Promotional Partner, with event details and Smithsonian branding.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jul 7

Fandom Transformation Projects invite youth to create multimedia artifacts to move pop culture communities toward justice. Learn from @karismjones.bsky.social and @scottstorm.bsky.social about using these projects in your own teaching context. Register for our Monday webinar: https://bit.ly/4vgAGYc

This image is a promotional banner for the "Joyful Multimodal Composition Series." It highlights "Joy in Practice: Spotlighting Multimodal Composition" scheduled for Monday, July 13, at 3:00 p.m. ET. The left section shows two circular photos labeled "Karis Jones" and "Scott Storm." The right features the book cover "Joyful Literacies in Secondary English Language Arts" and mentions the event is cohosted by NCTE and the Assembly on Computers in English (ACE).

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jul 6

Registration for the 2026 Conference on English Leadership Annual Convention is NOW OPEN! This professional development experience for literacy leaders directly follows #NCTE26 in Philadelphia in November. See all you'll learn in the just-released #CEL26 Convention Program: https://bit.ly/4vSAwYe

Poster for the 2026 CEL Annual Convention. Text reads: "Integrated Leadership: Bridging Literacy and English. November 22-24, Philadelphia. #CEL26." Logos for CEL and NCTE are displayed.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jul 1

Calling all K–5 literacy educators: Go back to school with ideas, strategies, and inspiration for the year ahead! Join us in Charlotte next month for #LitMath26, the third annual NCTE-@nctm.org Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics. https://bit.ly/3PakQz6

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 29

Announcing The Next Draft, an #America250 student writing contest from NCTE, @humanitiesall.bsky.social, and The Teagle Foundation: https://bit.ly/4xR75Hr Students in grades 9–12 may submit a written literary reflection or a multimodal creation. Winners will receive up to $1,000!

The image is a colorful poster for "The Next Draft" student writing contest. It features illustrations of two people writing. Text indicates that the event is organized by NCTE and the National Humanities Alliance, with support from The Teagle Foundation. The poster invites participation in celebrating the role of language and literature in understanding the U.S. past and future, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 27

The @nytimes.com technology reporter @natashanyt.bsky.social is headed to Philly for #NCTE26 to talk about tech in the classroom and her new book, Coding Kids. Don’t miss this conversation at the College Section Luncheon! Early-bird registration rates are now available: https://bit.ly/4bilTUK

Image promoting the NCTE Annual Convention 2026 in Philadelphia from November 19-22. Features a guest speaker, Natasha Singer, for the College Section Luncheon on Friday, November 20, from 11:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. ET. The design includes a colorful background with a light bulb illustration and the tagline "imagine. innovate. inspire."

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 26

Register for #LitMath26 by July 15 and attend one of two new workshops for free! Elementary reading and writing educators will learn directly from NCTE authors AND receive copies of their books. Join us in Charlotte! https://bit.ly/4f1dEzD @stellavillalba.bsky.social @kristinziemke.bsky.social

This image is a promotional graphic for a conference titled "Raising Writers in the Elementary Classroom," featuring workshops with NCTE authors. It includes photos of Ann Marie Corgill, Katie Wood Ray, and Stella Villalba, along with their books. The event is part of the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Charlotte, NC, from August 3-5, 2026. Registration details and a note about workshop and book availability are also mentioned.

An advertisement for the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Charlotte, NC. It features workshops with NCTE authors Kristin Ziemke and Franki Sibberson, shown with their books 'Text and Tech' and 'Classroom Design for Student Agency.' The event is scheduled for August 3-5, 2026.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 25

"Leaders of NCTE's College Section have been working diligently this year to provide fresh, dedicated Annual Convention programming." —College Section Steering Committee Chair Jonathan Bush Present at our new #NCTE26 event, College Conversations! Submit a proposal by Monday: https://bit.ly/4tWPaM9

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 24

The new NCTE Position Statement on Media Education identifies four content strands that should be a central part of ELA curriculum and instruction: 👂 Interpreting 🎙️ Composing 🧠 Evaluating 📺 Analyzing Read the statement and access instructional resources: https://bit.ly/4eIeVua #MediaLiteracy

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 22

NCTE is thrilled to announce that award-winning author @margaretatwood.bsky.social will be a keynote speaker at our 2026 Annual Convention in Philadelphia, Nov. 19–22. Don’t miss this important conversation with the author of The Handmaid’s Tale—REGISTER NOW for #NCTE26! https://bit.ly/4bilTUK

Image promoting the NCTE 2026 Annual Convention in Philadelphia from November 19-22. It features an opening general session with Margaret Atwood on Thursday, November 19 at 4:00 P.M. ET. Text reads "imagine. innovate. inspire." and includes a colorful lightbulb graphic.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 18

NCTE members teaching in grades 9-12 are invited to apply to participate in a research study designed to amplify the voices and expertise of English teachers to illuminate how they make pedagogical decisions about texts and literacy instruction in their classrooms. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ozngVv

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 17

NCTE’s REALM Awards showcase exceptional student writing, art, and publishing from middle school through college. Nominate your school’s magazine by July 31! https://bit.ly/3MaCzp3 Pictured below: 2025 #REALM Award recipients Earthshine and Miambiance #SchoolLiteraryMagazines #StudentWritingAwards

A serene sunset sky with pink and purple clouds framed by silhouettes of tree branches. The word "Earthshine" is elegantly written across the center.

Cover art for "MIAMBIANCE Vol. 35" features an abstract illustration of swirling waves under a starry night sky, with reflections on the ocean.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 16

The full #LitMath26 Program is now available! https://bit.ly/4vFI7J2 This year's sessions will help elementary teachers discover classroom-ready strategies to simplify their planning while building student confidence, engagement, and deeper learning. Register before Thursday to save up to $200.

Two people are standing together on a stage, next to a lectern. One is speaking animatedly with hand gestures, while the other smiles. The background is dark.

A group sitting around a table with a laptop and a children's book depicting a giraffe. The table is covered with a white cloth.

Two individuals are standing in a conference area with registration signs in the background. They are wearing lanyards with badges and casual attire. The setting appears to be a professional event or convention.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 14

All are welcome! Join author @kristinziemke.bsky.social and contributors to the book Text and Tech as we discuss Reading across Content. Get classroom applications, talk with participants, and leave with immediately actionable takeaways. Free webinar with registration: https://bit.ly/4rx4PRb

A promotional image featuring details about an event titled "Text and Tech: Reading Together," scheduled for Thursday, June 18, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET. It highlights a book called "Text and Tech: Reading All Ways in K-8" by Kristin Ziemke. Logos for Sora and NCTE are displayed. A colorful background with leaf motifs and a list of contributors is visible on the right.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 12

Grant alert! Accepted #NCTE26 presenters who are presenting at an NCTE Annual Convention for the first time and are NCTE members from a historically underrepresented group could receive $500 from English Language Arts Teacher Educators (ELATE)! Apply: https://bit.ly/4enOV7e #CulturalDiversity

The image is an announcement for the Geneva Smitherman Cultural Diversity Grant, with the word "ELATE" in a large banner at the top left. It states nominations are open, with a deadline extended to July 1, 2026. It offers two $500 grants for first-time presenters at the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention, targeting historically underrepresented groups and NCTE members. The background features a colorful gradient pattern.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 10

NCTE announces the winners of the 2026 Early Career Educator of Color (ECEOC) Leadership Award. This newest ECEOC Cohort includes Annette Beauchamp, Ling Hao, Jasmyn Jones, Jessica Jones, Brooklyn King, and Brianna Simmons. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4edQioG

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 9

All elementary classroom teachers are invited to join NCTE's Elementary Teacher Cohort for a special virtual event about writing and publishing with Classroom Corridors, our monthly digital publication by and for elementary teachers. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Rwapaa

Corridor Connections event flyer. Text reads: "Real Teachers, Real Topics, Real Inspiration. Wednesday, June 24, 6:30–7:30 P.M. ET." Features logos for Classroom Corridors and NCTE.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 8

NCTE is expanding our work with comics and primary sources! ELA professionals are invited to apply for a new teacher-driven, collaborative learning opportunity tied to the @librarycongress.bsky.social collection of comics—the largest publicly available collection in the world: https://bit.ly/43GwFkF

A graphic promoting "ELA and Comics Cohorts" with a speech bubble saying "Apply Now!" It invites applications for creating teaching resources using the Library of Congress comics collection. The application deadline is June 24. Logos for NCTE and Library of Congress Teaching with Primary Sources are displayed.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 5

We’re excited to introduce the newly elected NCTE leaders who will begin their terms this November! Please join us in celebrating: 👏 Tiana Silvas, Vice President-Elect 👏 Holly Spinelli, Secondary Representative-at-Large View all election results: https://bit.ly/2TLTFeO

Congratulations announcement for Tiana Silvas as the 2026 Vice President-Elect for NCTE. The background is green with white text and a circular photo of Tiana Silvas smiling. The text mentions "New York City Public Schools, NY.

National Council of Teachers of English@ncte· Jun 5

NCTE with @nctm.org announces the Opening General Session speaker for the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics: Captain Barrington Irving! He will also participate in a special book signing. Register for #LitMath26 by June 17 for early-bird savings: https://bit.ly/3PakQz6