... statement and judge for themselves as to the validity of the points made as well as the accuracy of NCTE's characterization of these points (see below for locations of all relevant documents). It ... criticism or comment. The LEARN Act has nothing to do with learning. It is confusing, in that it comes from NCTE, an organization that has, in the past, opposed the very points that the LEARN Act ...

... only to end up at the Hard Rock (which is connected to the Convention Center). Where else other than NCTE do I get a great meal, hours of engaging conversation on a whole host of ... side of the convention space to introduce a pair of speakers in a session that I had been asked by NCTE to chair. My introductions went smoothly, and the presenters had some very engaging ideas about rethinking the ways ...

... apply to the National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) for grant of recognition for running a teacher education ... Central Government or any State Government. Wherever it comes to the notice of the NCTE that an institution running a teacher education course has violated ... Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, a decision has been taken that the NCTE Act may not be repealed at present ...

I'm currently in Philadelphia for the NCTE convention. I am a first-timer to the convention, and all I can wonder is why I haven't made it here before! Since the moment the convention began on Thursday, I have met and listened to ... person in the place. Tons of fun and good times with my fellow Dublin NCTE participants. Tune in tomorrow for the second half of my exciting weekend at NCTE.

NCTE's Annual Convention is the most important thing I do for my own professional development. Last year, I was able to hear Tim Tyson, Kathy Yancey, Karl Fisch and others who helped ... 's convention, "Once and Future Classics: Reading Between the Lines". Carol Jago, NCTE's President-Elect, has put together an amazing program. So many great sessions about books and literacy. ...

Today was a good day, but what day at NCTE isn’t?  Since we just finished our last session and have dinner plans in a few minutes, you’re getting a list of swirling thoughts.  Expect more blog posts about NCTE  in the future. Choice matters.  Today I’ve been inspired to stand up and defend student choice in

Today was uplifting, inspiring, and outstanding. I regret that I did not go to all four days of NCTE and I definitely plan to go back the next time the convention is in the area. If you have not gone to NCTE you need to get there- it is unreal! (I do, however, regret having to get up at 4:30am to get into Philly by 7:45am) My panel presented at 8:30am and I figured we would have ...

... the special "festschrift" book of poetry in honor of Lee Bennett Hopkins winning the NCTE Excellence in Poetry Award. So... drumroll... we propose a mini-competition for giving away the last dozen copies. Here's the challenge: In the COMMENTS area, list the name of a past NCTE Poetry Award winner whose work you are thankful for (and list a couple of favorite book or poem ...

... and Marcia Thornton Jones. Nobody told me that when you are on a "panel" with people at NCTE, it means you don't actually have to have anything to do with those people! I was so panicked, since our books are SO different. But I ... and the rest of my break will be spent unpacking, doing laundry, and trying to finish typing up my new novel. End NCTE roundup. Happy Thanksgiving!

... mentioned last week, I was in Philadelphia for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) conference. I took the train to Philadelphia and met Grace at the hotel, then we walked ... Star (Quick), and Once Was Lost (Zarr). And that, my friends, sums it all up. Thank you Philly, NCTE, ALAN, all our authors and illustrators, and of course our amazing school and library marketing team of Victoria ...

For those of you headed to the NCTE convention in Philadelphia this weekend, my schedule is below. I'm looking forward to meeting new friends and reconnecting with old ones. Saturday, November 21 12:30-2:30 Books for Children Luncheon Marriott Grand Ballroom, Salon A 5th Floor Saturday, November 21 4:15-5:30 Panel discussion: Author Blogs: Connections, Collaborations and Creativity With ...

... is designed to inspire courageous conversations about traditional and contemporary literature and foster lively discussions of how we teach as well as what we teach. from Program Chair Carol Jago’s NCTE Convention Welcome A big fan of classical literature in the classroom (I’ve even written a book about it), I was delighted when this was announced as the convention theme and can&# ...

I'll be in Philadelphia from November 21-23 for the NCTE conference and a couple of bookstore events. Here's where I'll be: 11/21 Saturday 1:15 Author Strand presentation with Michelle Kwansey Convention Center room 103A 3pm Signing at Penguin Booth, #318 11/22 Sunday 9:00am Chester County Book & Music Company Author Breakfast Chester County Books, West Chester PA 1:00 & ...

In about an hour, I am headed to my first session of the NCTE Annual Convention. I am anxious to hear Ralph Fletcher, Gresham Brown and Kate Morris speak about the Pleasures of Language. Next, we are off to the Elementary Section Get Together! Can't wait to fill you in on all my new discoveries. It is a Happy Thursday

NCTE is an annual conference for English teachers, proper name National Conference for Teachers of English, and this year it was held in Philadelphia. I didn’t go, but thanks to some friends on the inside I got to see some pictures, including a picture of AUT at the Random House booth! Observe. There’s my little darling! (I’ve been feeling very fuzzy and maternal about AUT ...