Welcoming educators and caregivers to put joy into vocabulary instruction with research-based practices. See how recently published award-winning picture books place students not only on a word learning journey, but also on a social emotional healing path towards taking risks and self-acceptance. By prioritizing students' academic and social emotional needs, you'll save time and stress, while leading your students toward success.

How do we make learning actionable, relevant, purposeful, and engaging for students?

How do students use their literacies to enact change in the world?

National Council of English Teachers 2024 Convention