Support for the Learning and Teaching of English
SLATE represents the commitment of caring English language arts teachers to use our intellectual leadership and professional knowledge to make a difference in decisions affecting our classrooms and our students. All NCTE members are members of SLATE.
....seeks to influence public attitudes and policy decisions affecting the teaching of English language arts at local, state, and national levels.
...seeks to implement and publicize the policies adopted by the National Council of Teachers of English.
...serves as NCTE's intellectual freedom network.
Through SLATE you’ll receive updates regarding the status of current legislation and English language arts policy matters (e.g., testing, teacher quality requirements, No Child Left Behind provisions, higher education), news of NCTE’s anti-censorship efforts, information on Council guidelines and position statements, and tips on how to take effective action (e.g., write letters to the editor, build relationships with local policymakers, contact administrators or legislators). Occasionally, you will receive emailed alerts, such as this one, concerning issues that are timely in nature and require immediate action. SLATE provides information and assistance with English educational issues through:
Action Alerts
Anti-Censorship Center
Complete the Report a Censorship Incident form for assistance or call Millie Davis, NCTE Division Director of Communications and Affiliate Services, directly at 800-369-6283, ext. 3634.
Rationales for Challenged Books for teaching a number of literary works compiled in 2 volumes on CD-ROMs; Help is available for those undergoing censorship challenges.
1) Materials on fighting censorship, click here...
2) Rationale(s) if on file are available from NCTE. click here . . .
Censorship information is also available at http://www.ncte.org/about issues/censorship
SLATE Newsletter
SLATE Starter Sheets
The Newsletter features regular reports on censorship challenges, on legislation, on issues which affect the teaching of English language arts, on publications and other resources related to SLATE's concerns, and on the activities of the NCTE/SLATE Steering Committee on Social and Political Concerns
Starter Sheets are periodically issued to provide brief summaries of research and professional opinion related to current issues in the teaching of English language arts. The Starter Sheets may be reproduced in quantity by anyone who wishes to use them to promote better understanding of issues in the teaching of English language arts. Click to view a list of SLATE Starter Sheets by topic.
Annual national and affiliate-based Intellectual Freedom Awards to honor individuals, groups, or institutions that merit recognition for advancing the cause of intellectual freedom. For criteria and information on where to send your nominations click on the links below.
SLATE National Intellectual Freedom Award
State, Regional, and Local Intellectual Freedom Award
Your support will help SLATE's efforts to promote NCTE's policies on the teaching of the English language arts at all levels and to defend intellectual freedom.
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- By credit card through our secure online store. (Scroll down to SLATE).
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