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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.
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.
The image is a promotional flyer featuring two workshops by NCTE authors on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The workshops focus on "Raising Writers in the Elementary Classroom" and "Reading All Ways in Grades K-6." A yellow circle highlights a reminder that workshops and books are free with conference registration by July 31. The flyer also includes details about the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Charlotte, NC, from August 3-5, 2026. The NCTE logo is present.
Logo for "Classroom Corridors" and the text: "Expertise and Inspiration from Elementary Teachers." Below, it reads "Issue 16: Nonfiction.
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.
A person is wearing a T-shirt with the text "STOP! GRAMMAR TIME" printed on it. The background has a swirling green pattern. The text reads, "NCTE ODDS AND ENDS SALE" and "Quantities are extremely limited, and once these designs are gone, they won't be back!" NCTE logo is in the bottom right corner.
This image features an individual speaking passionately into a microphone. Text on the image highlights Antwan Eady as an award‑winning author, with a scheduled appearance on Tuesday, August 4, at 9:00 a.m. ET. There is a logo for the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, scheduled in Charlotte, NC from August 3‑5, as well as logos for NCTE and NCTM.
Promotional graphic for the Smithsonian National Education Summit highlighting a Promotional Partner, with event details and Smithsonian branding.
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).
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.
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.
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."
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.
Event attendees smile and pose in front of a backdrop showing the NCTE logo.
A graphic titled "NCTE Position Statement on Media Education" lists four content strands for ELA curriculum: Interpreting (Multimodal Reading, Viewing, and Listening), Composing (Writing, Speaking, and Producing), Evaluating (Media Ethics, Relationships, and Well-Being), and Analyzing (Media, Technology, and Society). The NCTE logo is in the bottom right corner.
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.
Logo with a green border featuring the text "The NCTE 100 Teachers Study" in black and green.
A serene sunset sky with pink and purple clouds framed by silhouettes of tree branches. The word "Earthshine" is elegantly written across the center.
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 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.
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.
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. Each year, NCTE’s ECEOC Leadership Award supports a new cohort of members who are in the first five years of building accomplished teaching careers in literacy education. Cohorts receive opportunities for mentorship, presenting at the NCTE Annual Convention, and collaborating with NCTE leaders.
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.
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.
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.
A person in a pilot's uniform stands confidently with arms crossed in front of an aircraft. The banner highlights "Captain Barrington Irving: Entrepreneur, STEM+ Explorer and Ambassador." It also mentions the opening session of the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Charlotte, NC, scheduled for Monday, August 3, at 10:30 a.m. ET.
Promotional image for the "Joyful Multimodal Composition Series" event, featuring a colorful book cover titled "Joyful Literacies in Secondary English Language Arts." The event is scheduled for Monday, June 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET. Names shown are Chris Goering and Holly Sheppard Riesco. Co-hosted by NCTE and ACE.
Promotional graphic for the 2026 Promising Young Writers, Student Writing Awards by NCTE. Features colorful abstract design elements resembling balloons on strings emerging from a pencil. Text is on a black background with orange and white lettering.
Colorful advertisement for "Call for Proposals" titled "College Conversations: Learning, Community, and Connections." Proposal deadline: Monday, June 29, 9:00 a.m. ET. Includes NCTE logo, abstract brain illustration, and lightbulb-themed background.
Black background with text reading "2026 Achievement Awards in Writing recipients" and "Student Writing Awards NCTE." A colorful design of a pencil with circles resembling balloons is featured.
Senator Ben Ray Luján, in a formal suit, converses with two others seated on leather chairs in a warmly decorated office: former NCTE President Alfredo Celedón Luján and NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick. A patterned blanket is draped over the couch, and police patches are displayed on shelves in the background. A table with magazines and water bottles is in the foreground.
A group of people are gathered indoors, engaged in conversation. In the background, a colorful sign reads "Spirited" and there are different colored stripes emanating from the sign. The scene appears lively with attendees wearing winter clothing, suggesting a chilly season or location.
The cover of the NCTE 2026 Catalog, featuring four book images arranged in a grid. The top left book is "Key Works in English Education" with bold black, red, and white zigzags. To its right is "Digital Literacies for Human Connection" with a colorful, abstract pattern. Below, on the left, is "How Do I... Begin the Year with Elementary Writers," featuring a photo of a person in a classroom setting. The bottom right book is "Tell Me More" with an illustration of a woman and a girl holding watering cans.
Promotional image for a webinar titled "Text and Tech: Reading Together" with Kristin Ziemke. The event is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, from 3:00-4:00 PM ET. The design includes logos for Sora and NCTE and a book cover showing educational materials. A list of contributors is displayed on the right.
Join us for a webinar titled "AI Literacy and the School Tech Hype Cycle" featuring Natasha Singer. Scheduled for May 19 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Logos for NCTE, RWC, and United Way of New York City are displayed.
Promotional image for the 2026 Tyrolia Institutes: Writers Retreat in Waco, Texas at Tyrolia Ranch. Includes images of a red barn, a scenic landscape, and a person writing. Text reads: "Write. Grow. Connect."
Cover image of "Classroom Corridors, Issue 14: Technology in the Elementary Classroom.” Features a stylized open book with a circuit pattern and sun, accompanied by the text "Expertise and Inspiration from Elementary Teachers."
Green background with text: "2026 NCTE Leadership Awards: Nominate by May 15." Listed awards include: James R. Squire Award, NCTE Leadership Award for People with Disabilities, NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award, and Berry Research Award to Study Careers of English Majors. NCTE logo in the corner.
A green graphic with watercolor texture features the text "Teacher Appreciation Week 2026" in bold letters. The NCTE logo, which includes the letters "NCTE" inside a stylized paper outline, is on the right side.
A person is speaking, gesturing with one hand in front of a blurred green and yellow background. "Teacher Appreciation Week 2026" is written in white on a green banner at the bottom, with "NCTE" logo on the right.
A person gestures while holding a piece of paper, with another individual in the background wearing headphones and holding a book. The image is themed for Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 and features the NCTE logo.
A promotional image for Teacher Appreciation Week 2026. It shows a black tote bag with colorful text saying "I'm a Page Turner" and "NCTE" and filled with items. Text reads, "Enter to win an NCTE gift bag." The background is green with the NCTE logo.
The image displays a promotional graphic for "ELA AI Framework Cohorts" with the tagline "Guiding Responsible Classroom AI Use." It features geometric patterns in shades of green and blue. The bottom right corner displays the NCTE logo, with support acknowledged from Google.org.
The image is a promotional banner for Banned Books Week, occurring from October 4-10, 2026. It features the phrases "Banned Books Week," "Let Books Be," and "Protect the Freedom to Read." It includes the logo of the American Library Association and the website ALA.org/BBooks.
A promotional image for the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics. The logos of NCTE and NCTM are displayed. Event details are in Charlotte, NC, from August 3–5, 2026. In the background, a speaker is shown with an audience.
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón speaks at the podium at the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention in Boston. The podium displays a colorful heart and checkmark logo.
Colorful hands reaching upwards on a green background with the text "2026 Elections" and the logo "NCTE."
A graphic announcing a call for proposals for the 2027 Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC) Annual Convention, scheduled for April 14-17, 2027. Proposals are due Wednesday, May 27, by 9:00 a.m. ET. The image features a stylized line drawing of a bird and logos for CCCC and NCTE.
A thoughtful individual is sitting while using a laptop. In the background, another person is focused on their phone. The poster emphasizes the need for English education researchers, highlighting their role in enhancing language arts and literacy education. The bottom includes hashtags: #TalkAboutSocialSciences and #TalkAboutHumanities. The NCTE logo is visible.
A colorful banner with abstract orange, pink, and blue swirls. Text reads: "Elementary Cohort NCTE 2026-2027 New Member Applications."
A group of individuals sitting around a table at the 2025 NCTE Annual Convention, engaging with the Great Immigrants, Great Americans comic book.
Kadir Nelson stands smiling with arms crossed next to a book titled "Basket Ball". Text reads, "A Classroom Conversation with Kadir Nelson, Thursday, April 23, 1:00-1:45 P.M. ET," with an orange background and the NCTE logo.
A group of children posed in a classroom setting, some smiling and others making playful faces. An adult is holding a book titled "I'm So Happy You're Here" by Mychal Threets, standing behind the group. The whiteboard behind them has colorful decorations and educational materials.
The image is a promotional banner for a webinar titled "Unfolding AI: How ELA Educators Can Use AI to Support Agentic Student Writing," featuring Chris Proctor. The event is scheduled for April 14 at 4:30 P.M. ET. Logos for NCTE, RWC, and United Way of New York City are displayed. A person with short hair is smiling beside the text.