Category: NCTE

A Few Reflections and Shares From NCTE 2019
argument writing · Joy · NCTE · play · social justice

A Few Reflections and Shares From NCTE 2019

Melanie Meehan4 Comments

For the last few days, I have had the privilege of attending the National Council of Teachers of English Convention in Baltimore, Maryland. While there were many colleagues and friends who shared the experience, I know many others couldn't attend. I'm sure there are others who will share in the upcoming weeks, but for now, in somewhat of a post-convention haze, I'm scrolling through my notes and pulling out some of my favorite quotes and ideas from my experiences.

Thinking About Implicit Bias: Teaching Writing With a Social Justice Lens
NCTE · social justice · Teaching Writing with a Social Justice Lens Blog Series · writing workshop

Thinking About Implicit Bias: Teaching Writing With a Social Justice Lens

Melanie Meehan9 Comments

As we think about our implicit biases, maybe the most important thing is that we increase our awareness and act from a place of humility and reflection-- with a willingness to take a look at parts of our belief systems and behaviors that are uncomfortable, at best. When we know better, we do better. And isn’t that the goal?

Continuing to think about our mentor texts
mentor texts · NCTE · social justice · writing workshop

Continuing to think about our mentor texts

Melanie Meehan5 Comments

While we have to ask ourselves questions about where books fit into our curriculum and how books support mindsets, now, more than ever, we should be asking how the books we use promote social justice and cultural awareness. These questions do not apply only to the books we offer students to read, but also the books we use to teach students to write. 

Highlights from NCTE
NCTE · presentations · professional development · Slice of Life Story Challenge

Highlights from NCTE

Stacey Shubitz5 Comments

We're sharing our presentations from NCTE with you, along with quotes I jotted down from a variety of authors and literacy leaders. ALSO, take a peek at some photos from our Slicer Dinner.