The Council Chronicle
Now in a brighter, more convenient format, The Council Chronicle, NCTE's membership magazine, delivers articles about issues and trends in the English language arts, as well as helpful tips and resources that you can put to use in your classroom.
Read individual news articles and features or access the whole issue in PDF form.
Read the current issue, November 2008 (Note that this is a large PDF file and may take some time to download.)
The “C’s of Change"
Students – and Teachers – Learn 21st Century Skills
An Online Extra: The "C's of Change" —Extended Interviews with Members of the New Literacies Research Lab
Lisa Zawilinski, Donald Leu, and members of the New Literacies Research Lab share additional thoughts on 21st century literacies.
Widening the Audience: Students Reading and Writing Online
A look at how the Internet and collaborative technologies are broadening teaching and learning.
An Online Extra: More Thoughts on 21st Century Literacies
Extended interviews with educators on the meaning of "21st century literacies," recommendations for using new technologies, and ideas for updating lesson plans to support 21st century learning.
Fighting for Scientifically Valid Reading Strategies That Work
Professional Development Resources
Can’t make it to the Convention? Here are some other great options for professional development!
"Being a Writer Depends on Being a Reader"
An Interview with Francine Prose
Reading and Writing Differently
An Overview for Educators
President's Commentary
Assessment Models Worth Sharing
Reader's Commentary
What Teacher Inquiry Means in Practice
How Will You Celebrate the 20th Annual African American Read-In?
Make 2009 Your Year to Join In!