Council Chronicle - Volume 23, Issue 1, 2013

Helping students learn to enjoy and succeed at reading.

The co-chairs of the Committee for Best Practices in Online Writing Instruction talk about current thinking and the new CCCC Position Statement.

What is actually happening as teachers implement the CCSS? This policy brief reviews research on current implementations, considers research on learning theory in relation to implementing the CCSS,— draws on research to explore implications of the forthcoming assessments, and offers recommendations for ongoing implementation.

Tony Danza will speak at the 2013 NCTE Annual Convention Opening Session at 6:30 on Thursday, November 21.

See the results of the recent NCTE elections.

NCTE created loosely-structured Collaboratives to flexibly support Council members who want to find ways to affiliate with others who share their particular professional concerns.

Pimentel argues that changes are needed to better support the academic achievement of English language learners, and cites the success of practices such as including the students’ cultural and language experiences as core materials for the class.

Sandy Hayes clarifies our Constitutional right to fair use of copyrighted material and highlights the NCTE Position on Best Practices in Fair Use.