Read the newly updated version of our position statement The Students’ Right to Write: https://t.co/2PfXtafC4p It lists NCTE's beliefs regarding writing and the rights of student writers of all ages and includes recommendations for educators to support them. #TeachingWriting

We're thrilled to welcome Reading Rainbow host and author Mychal Threets for our National #AARI26 virtual event, open to all! Register your classroom now to join the conversation, including a reading from Mychal's new book—and a giveaway for NCTE members: https://t.co/q4cGoXvxLm

“This book really gives us a sense of the history that’s led to this moment and the huge victories that we’ve had in literacy studies.” —Nicole Mirra, coeditor, Critical English Education: Enduring Voices, New Perspectives Preorder now for 30% off! https://t.co/LvFVBjdfjf

Congrats to Assoc Prof Joanne Marciano, who was elected vice chair of the @ncte English Language Arts Teacher Educators (ELATE) Executive Committee. She will serve as chair of ELATE from 2026-2028. More:

JUST ANNOUNCED: The NCTE James R. Squire Office of Policy Research in English Language Arts released the first of three new policy briefs coming early this year. Read the findings and recommendations: https://t.co/WkWvkFCpce #EducationResearch #Literacy #StudentHealth @CLEatND

Are you an Education Preparation Provider submitting your Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs) report to @caepupdates this spring? NCTE has curated resources to help. Reports are due March 15: https://t.co/Ta4Y3Uk0EZ

We are very excited that @ncte will be holding #NCTE26 in our home state this year! We encourage all literacy educators to submit a presentation proposal. Let’s see how many #PAProudEducators we can get in Philadelphia this November! Submit here: https://t.co/TODQdv3dEu

10th- and 11th-grade teachers, there are five weeks left to nominate the best work of your talented student writers for NCTE's annual Achievement Awards in Writing! Read the prompt, access the application, and share this opportunity with your students: https://t.co/xVT3HVhKfG

In 2026, NCTE will offer even more opportunities to connect with unique resources and an exclusive network that enables YOU to contribute to the English language arts in new, creative ways. Learn about what's ahead and get involved today: https://t.co/yS3R0HSylX #ELATeachers

Your ideas deserve the stage at #NCTE26! Submit a proposal here:

UTC’s Composition Program has received the 2025–26 Writing Program Certificate of Excellence from @NCTE_CCCC. UTC is the only university in the nation to earn this top national honor this year. 🏆✍️ Read more:

Are you a literacy educator of color in your first five years of teaching? Do you also aspire to build a career in literacy education? Apply for the NCTE ECEOC Leadership Award! This two-year program provides mentor support and presentation opportunities. https://t.co/yQwHPQqqyI

NCTE's first online events of 2026: https://t.co/hoMUKXuJsk 💬 Introducing the Great Immigrants, Great Americans Comic Series 🏫 Orwell Award at 50: A Conversation on Teaching Honesty in a Populist Era with Sarah Stitzlein ☕ Elementary Section Office Hour: Cozy Connections

Happy holidays from NCTE! Our offices are closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 1. Our Customer Care team will remain reachable—except for Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1—at membership@ncte.org. We hope you enjoy a restorative end to 2025 and we look forward to moving ahead with you next year!

Still searching for the perfect holiday gift for a special ELA educator in your life? For just $59, an NCTE membership is a meaningful gift of support, trusted resources, and inspiration that will make a difference in their classroom all year long! https://t.co/oEhxEi7lzf

Submit a manuscript for this special issue of Forum: Issues about Part-Time and Full-Time Contingent Faculty, a peer-reviewed journal from NCTE & @NCTE_CCCC. Topics may include personal & professional identities; assessment; or accessibility & inclusion. https://t.co/uqN2c7lJpe

In an age where multiple factors distort and complicate the discernment of truth, author and education philosopher Sarah Stitzlein calls for an inquiry approach to citizenship education. Register for the second webinar in our "Orwell Award at 50" series: https://t.co/XXpkIh4FI6

The latest issue of Classroom Corridors celebrates collaboration in elementary education—from mentoring new teachers to fostering student partnerships and planning service learning projects. Explore strategies and stories: https://t.co/t8Lrvnm1tx

Join this webinar to learn from members of the Teaching Comics Teacher Cohorts about the resources they created to support student literacy using the @CarnegieCorp’s Great Immigrants, Great Americans comic series. NCTE members can register now: https://t.co/SqQKAlMaWM

Interested in being a proposal reviewer for #NCTE26? Apply today: https://t.co/iMyKZNUvJ1 Our proposal reviewing community plays a crucial role in shaping every NCTE Annual Convention experience!