SLATE is NCTE's grassroots advocacy network that
- 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 NCTE; and
- serves as NCTE's intellectual freedom network.
All NCTE members receive bimonthly issues of SLATE Update by email and are eligible to submit nominations for the intellectual freedom awards.
SLATE Steering Committee Member Responsibilities
NCTE/SLATE Intellectual Freedom Award – National
Established in 1997, this award is given by a joint subcommittee of the SLATE (Support for the Learning and Teaching of English) Steering Committee and the NCTE Standing Committee Against Censorship to individuals, groups, or institutions that merit recognition for advancing the cause of intellectual freedom. Deadline May 1
NCTE/SLATE Intellectual Freedom Award – State, Regional, Provincial Affiliates
Established in 1997, this award is given by state, regional, and provincial affiliates, who choose to participate, to honor individuals, groups, or institutions that merit recognition for advancing the cause of intellectual freedom; established by NCTE and SLATE—Support for the Learning and Teaching of English. Deadline May 1
The June 2010 SLATE Update gives examples of how NCTE voices are being heard -- statements from NCTE, hundreds of letters and visits on Literacy Education Advocacy Day or during Literacy Education Advocacy Month, a statewide Advocacy Day in Florida, and members taking part in advocacy efforts through local visits to legislators and work with their students.
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