Council Chronicle, Vol. 25, No. 3, March 2016

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• The Ethics of Writing Assessments: Moving from Exclusion to Opportunity

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  Abstract: Four writing instruction specialists ask what are the ethical considerations in the development of fair and meaningful assessment of a student's writing ability?

• Hard Topics Can Lead to Good Kids' Books

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  Abstract: NCTE children's-book-award winners Sharon Draper and Don Brown are interviewed. 

• The Power of Children’s Book Awards

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  Abstract: “We’re looking for books that can transform the lives of children.”

• Arthur N. Applebee: Distinguished Scholar, Educator, and Author

• Día at 20

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  Abstract: Bringing “Bookjoy” and Cultural Awareness to Children Nationwide—Children's Day/Book Day (El día de los niños/El día de los libros) celebrates its 20th anniversary! 

• Marilyn Scudder Barnwell: Compassion, Empowerment, Respect

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  Abstract: An interview with Marilyn Scudder-Barnwell, recipient of the 2015 Early Literacy Educator of the Year Award from the NCTE Early Childhood Education Assembly (ECEA). Learn more about the award. 

• Remembering Miles Myers

• NCTE Elections

• 2015 NCTE Presidential Address

  by Kathy G. Short

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  Abstract: Advocacy as Capacity Building: Creating a Movement through Collaborative Inquiry

• [Online-only] Q & A with NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick

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