Wyoming English Language Arts Council

Official Twitter for #WELAC, Wyoming's NCTE state affiliate. Supporting educators in building diverse communities of readers, writers, & viewers across Wyoming.

[Wyoming English Language Arts Council @WyoWELAC]

Don't forget your state @ncte affiliate! Join or renew today for a membership good through December, 2020. Enjoy specialized literacy support for PreK-College literacy educators and a network of committed learners in Wyoming. Link to member form here: https://t.co/meeANEFWTl

[The Minnesota Star Tribune @StarTribune]

Minnesota writer Louise Erdrich won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction for her novel "The Night Watchman," a multilayered novel based on the life of her grandfather. https://t.co/DMTfFm1Ae7

[Julia E. Torres (MAEd., MA, MLIS) @juliaerin80]

Saying this as much for myself as anyone else...This summer has the potential to deliver unprecedented healing and restoration. Take full advantage. Make the most of it. You deserve rest. Now is as good a time as any to redraw boundaries, discover your version of self care.

[ALAN @ALANorg]

(1/2) ALAN is Accepting Applications for the New ALAN Membership Committee Chair. The chair will direct the ALAN state representative volunteers, work with the ALAN booth committee, create announcements and programming to promote ALAN, and overall work to boost membership.

[ALAN @ALANorg]

The window for voting in our Book Madness tournament has been extended to 12 PM ET. If you haven’t had a chance to vote yet, hurry, hurry!

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

The March 2021 issue of English Journal, themed “Sounds of Music and Language Arts,” includes articles on using spoken word poetry, podcasting, arts-integrated pedagogy, songwriting, and much more. https://t.co/SuZWr9cul3

[Wyoming English Language Arts Council @WyoWELAC]

Excited for this phenomenal convention! #NCTE21

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

This past weekend, the #NCTE21 program review team met virtually. Our group photo looked a little different than in years past, but had just as much fun reviewing session proposals and planning for Convention!

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

Join NCTE and @librarycongress on February 24 at 4 p.m. ET for a conversation with former US Poet Laureate Rita Dove and NCTE member @MelAlterSmith. This event is free and open to the public. RSVP now: https://t.co/IfqNzKtGrA #TeachLivingPoets

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

NCTE members: Register now for our January 12 Member Gathering, hosted by @anterobot and @detramichelle and featuring Linda Christensen https://t.co/QkdV1GoZ0C

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

Back by Popular Demand: NCTE's Mindful Writing Series, hosted by @NHPoetLaureate . Join us January 9–February 13 as we explore how we can relax into the present and take care of ourselves by writing in the moment. https://t.co/qL74R0mzua

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

The #NCTE21 Call for Proposals is open. The submission deadline is January 13, 2021. Learn more and submit your proposal here: https://t.co/0G31WQLNuy

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

The #NCTE21 Call for Proposals is open. The submission deadline is January 13, 2021. Learn more and submit your proposal here: https://t.co/0G31WQLNuy

[Wyoming English Language Arts Council @WyoWELAC]

#WELAC

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

Tomorrow marks the 190th anniversary of Emily Dickinson's birth. Check out the NCTE Blog for a host of @librarycongress resources for teaching Dickinson's poetry in your classroom. https://t.co/lf2SUjtodp

[Wyoming English Language Arts Council @WyoWELAC]

#ncte proposals are open! #welac

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

The #NCTE21 Call for Proposals is open. The submission deadline is January 13, 2021. Learn more and submit your proposal here: https://t.co/0G31WQLNuy

[Wyoming English Language Arts Council @WyoWELAC]

@ncte continues to bring it! 🔥

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

NCTE in the News: Check out this article from @austin360 about the inaugural Latinx Kidlit Book Festival. NCTE President Alfredo Celedón Luján is set to interview author Elizabeth Acevedo during the keynote event on Dec. 4 at 10 a.m. ET. https://t.co/Tmy6y3thQv

[Wyoming English Language Arts Council @WyoWELAC]

@Rehb31 will introduce two authors for this live event on December 9! #ncte #welac

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

NCTE Members: The Mathematical Sciences Research Institute invites you to apply for funding to purchase Mathical Book Prize titles for your school or classroom. The deadline to apply is December 4 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Learn more and apply here: https://t.co/90LtbQh4lB

[Wyoming English Language Arts Council @WyoWELAC]

Great opportunity!! @ALANorg

[ALAN @ALANorg]

Have you ever read a book and wondered how the author crafted such a beautiful story? Are you an aspiring writer who needs help with major writer's block? Well, here is your chance to ask your favorite authors your burning questions!!

https://t.co/Hsy2CoUStV

[Wyoming English Language Arts Council @WyoWELAC]

It’s not too late to share #WhyIWrite

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

Words matter! The National Council of Teachers of English invites you to celebrate the National Day on Writing today! Use #whyiwrite and let the world know what motivates you to put pen to paper.

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

JUST ANNOUNCED Trevor Noah is set to speak at the 2020 NCTE Virtual Annual Convention! Make plans now to join your colleagues November 19-22. With 76 live, 56 scheduled, and 266 on-demand sessions, it's a can’t miss event to engage, inspire, and expand your professional learning.

[Larry Ferlazzo @Larryferlazzo]

A class of 100? COVID-19 plans overwhelming some teachers with huge virtual classes https://t.co/PMOrBzHzij via @usatoday

[National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) @ncte]

The outstanding leadership qualities NCTE President Alfredo Celedón Luján quietly projects are not new to anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting him.

Learn more about him in this article posted today by the Sante Fe New Mexican https://t.co/bPoVY8e0Ve