In honor of Poetry Month this April, you are invited to join us for a virtual event: Build Your Stack®: Poetic Possibilities, taking place April 27 from 7:00–8:15 p.m. ET. Registration is free and open to all. Learn more at ncte.org/build-your-sta….

Do you know an outstanding ELA teacher or someone who has had a major impact on ELA students? Consider nominating them for the OCTELA Outstanding ELA Award. Head to the website for more information. Nominations are due May 5!

Have you considered nominating a colleague for the OCTELA ELA awards? Nominations are being accepted through May 5!

Through the Intellectual Freedom Center, NCTE has for many decades offered guidance, tools, and other support to teachers faced with censorship challenges in classrooms and schools. Learn more at ncte.org/resources/ncte….

Manuscripts are now being accepted for the next issue of OJELA. Deadline is May 15, 2023! octela.org/publications/o…

We know that Ohio's ELA teachers do amazing work inside and outside their classrooms. We want to recognize those teachers and their achievements through our ELA Awards. Nominate a teacher today!

Join NCTE’s middle level section community for a slow chat on Padlet! The April 2023 question is, "How have you studied, explored, created, and/or celebrated poetry in your middle level ELA classroom this month?" Learn more at ncte.org/middle/middle-….

Don't forget to nominate a colleague for the ELA awards! We want to recognize the outstanding work that Ohio's educators do every day. More details on the award categories and a link to the form can be found at octela.org

It's National Library Week! ALA has designated today as Right to Read Day. Spend some time with the NCTE resource, "The Students’ Right to Read." It provides resources that can be used to help discuss and ensure students’ free access to all texts: ncte.org/statement/righ….

NCTE offers advice, helpful documents, and other support to teachers faced with challenges to texts. We are committed to keeping track of these challenges and encourage educators to use our Report Censorship Incident Form: ncte.org/report-censors….

Join us tomorrow at 7 p.m. ET for “Build Your Stack®: Poetic Possibilities!,” which will feature poetry books and verse novels, in honor of National Poetry Month. Learn about our presenters and register: ncte.org/build-your-sta…

Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day! Share a #PocketPoem at school, work, or on social media using the hashtag #PocketPoem. Find more resources and ways to celebrate at poets.org/national-poetr…

The NCTE Leadership Award for People with Disabilities recognizes an outstanding educator with a disability who supports the agency of diverse leaders in the field. The deadline to apply for this award has been extended to May 22. Learn more at ncte.org/awards/ncte-le….

Positive. Practical. Professional. Oh, and also reduced tuition, scholarships, collaborative community, graduate credits and so much of that energy we all need! Check out OWP Summer 2023 Workshops (via smore.com) smore.com/n80tr

This Saturday the Thurber House will be hosting a Schooled on Poetry Celebration at the Canzani Theatre in Columbus. This event is open to all (there is an admission fee). More details can be found in the link below.

Thank you JustWrite Ohio for letting OCTELA join you at your state competition!

Deadline extended!! We will accept manuscripts through June 15. If you have wanted to write for OJELA, we have many opportunities available. Check the OJELA page for the types of articles and manuscripts we are accepting.

Start making your plans! The website for #NCTE23 is now live and serves as your place to access everything you need to begin your preparation, including, but not limited to, registration, hotel & travel, program information, and more: convention.ncte.org

Hey OH English Teachers! @NCTE needs your help with the annual convention coming to Columbus! Volunteering is a great way to attend! Contact Cameron Carter for more information.

Want to attend #NCTE23 in Columbus but are concerned about the cost of attending? Consider volunteering for 8 or more hours and have your registration fees waived. Contact Cameron Carter at [email protected] for more information or to sign up.