FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  July 31, 2008
Contact: Lori Bianchini
800-369-6283, ext. 3644

98th Annual National Council of Teachers of English
Convention-at-a-Glance

What: The 98th Annual Convention of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) in San Antonio, Texas. On the agenda for the Convention are hundreds of concurrent sessions and workshops focusing on all aspects of the teaching and learning of the English language arts. The theme for this year’s Convention is “Because Shift Happens: Teaching in the Twenty-First Century.”

When: Thursday, November 20 - Sunday, November 23, 2008

Where: San Antonio with sessions and workshops being held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and Marriot River Center Hotel.

Attendees: More than 7,000 English language arts teachers (kindergarten through university) from across the country and the world, as well as librarians, reading specialists, administrators, consultants, and students studying to be teachers.

For More Information: Reporters interested in scheduling an interview, obtaining a press pass, or simply seeking more information should contact Lori Bianchini at 800-369-6283, ext. 3644, or . Teachers and others interested in attending the 2008 Annual NCTE Convention in San Antonio should visit NCTE’s website at http://www.ncte.org/profdev/conv/annual or call NCTE’s Customer Service Department toll free at 877-369-6283. Information will be periodically added to the NCTE website, so check back often!

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