National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)

Registration is now OPEN for the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention! #NCTE26 will welcome actor, author, and literacy advocate @levarburton for a fireside chat and book signing. Register now to lock in last year’s rates! NCTE members always save even more. convention.ncte.org

NCTE has endorsed the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act, introduced by @SenatorLujan, cousin of former NCTE President Alfredo Celedón Luján. They discussed the legislation with NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick in March. Learn about the bill: bit.ly/4tLLRr3

Wondering what's next after your #NCTE26 proposal was accepted? This blog post has lots of helpful information, including about digital badges: bit.ly/4f0tSJU Whether you’re presenting, moderating, or attending, and you want to spread the word, there’s a badge for that!

Featuring new, upcoming, and bestselling titles from NCTE’s collection, our latest catalog offers content you want and need. Discover fresh ideas, thoughtful research, and the voices of educators like you. Flip through the pages of the digital version: bit.ly/43lJqka

Teachers, instructional coaches, and literacy leaders: Join this webinar to get practical strategies for creating a balanced, student-centered approach to literacy—where traditional texts and digital tools work hand in hand—from author @KristinZiemke: bit.ly/4rx4PRb

Learn from New York Times reporter Natasha Singer about AI literacy in schools during our final Read & Write + Code Fellowship webinar with @unitedwaynyc. Singer reports on how teachers are equipping students to ask deeper questions about AI. Register: bit.ly/4qhYx7d

The ninth annual Tyrolia Literacy Institute centers NCTE authors and books. The featured speaker is @stellavillalba, coauthor of Wondrous Words: Reimagining Writers and Writing in the Elementary Classroom. All attendees get a copy to be signed. Join us! bit.ly/42yFnRi

PRESS RELEASE: NCTE, with support from a national grant from Google.org, has published a working framework for ELA educators seeking to understand the appropriate role of AI in the discipline and to help students think critically about AI: bit.ly/4uOxpzD

The new issue of Classroom Corridors explores technology in the elementary classroom—from interactive read-alouds and multimodal storytelling to podcasting and curated tools. Learn practical ways to help students create and communicate with digital media: bit.ly/4d5BPuq

Applications for four 2026 NCTE Leadership Awards are now due Thursday, May 15. Nominate yourself, a colleague, a mentor, or a friend whose exceptional work is shaping the future of literacy and language arts: bit.ly/4dcOThK #TeacherRecognition #TeacherLeadership

Thank you for celebrating #TeacherAppreciationWeek with us! And thank you for all you do—not just this week, but every week—to guide your students to learn, grow, and reach their full potential. Today, we invite you to comment: What was your favorite moment this academic year?

Great article in @ncte’s Voices from the Middle on storytelling in the classroom to build belonging and student-led action. publicationsncte.org/content/journa…

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek 2026! We are so happy to be celebrating with you. Tell us in the comments: What do you remember about your favorite childhood teacher who sparked your love of story?

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek 2026! This week we are celebrating YOU! Tell us in the comments: How many years have you been teaching, and what’s your all-time favorite classroom memory validating your work as a teacher?

Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! During #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we celebrate every teacher for your dedication, passion, and the countless ways you make a difference. Thank you for inspiring us all. Enter to win a signed print, a book, and NCTE merch: bit.ly/4n6EgS8

Today we introduce the 48 classroom teachers from 38 states and a wide variety of school contexts who were selected to join the NCTE-led ELA AI Framework cohorts. Each cohort is facilitated by an NCTE member with expertise in teaching and learning with AI: bit.ly/3PagVT8

The American Library Association and Banned Books Week Coalition today unveiled the #BannedBooksWeek 2026 artwork. The theme is “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.” NCTE is a BBW cosponsor and longtime BBWC member. Learn more and get resources: bit.ly/48A2kqJ

Discounted hotel rooms are available for #LitMath26! Our official hotel guarantees the lowest rates during the NCTE-@NCTM Joint Conference—plus, the best networking opportunities with education leaders. Secure your room now for August in the Queen City: bit.ly/48vVJxu

A Council Chronicle article profiling two esteemed #poets to show how #poetry can enchant and captivate children won a 2026 American Society of Journalists and Authors award for outstanding nonfiction freelance writing! Read the article by @AdrienneWrites: bit.ly/3QwJtGV

A recent K-12 Dive article exploring the pros and cons of introducing William Shakespeare to students in earlier grades features heavy input and insightful perspectives from two experienced NCTE members, Jon Wargo and Rex Ovalle. What's your opinion? k12dive.com/news/when-is-b…

Happy 2026 #IndieBookstoreDay! Support independent bookstores AND NCTE when you buy titles through our bookshop dot org page. Search for that new release you've been eyeing or browse our curated lists from #AARI26, #NCTE25, #NationalPoetryMonth, and more! bookshop.org/shop/ncte