The National Council of Teachers of English is holding its annual NCTE convention for four days in November. Facing History & Ourselves will be there and we hope we'll see you!
Join us in Boston, Massachusetts Thursday, November 21 through Sunday, November 24 for NCTE 2024 Heart, Hope, Humanity.
This is a chance for ELA educators to connect with Facing History in-person and get an introduction to our resources directly from our curriculum development and program staff.
NCTE brings thousands of people in the education space together—attendees will be able to learn valuable techniques directly from fellow educators and experts, make professional connections, make friends and relax at social gatherings, and experience cultural events.
If you’re also headed to NCTE, make sure to stop by booth 931 to say hello to Facing History team members and chat with us about your classroom or school needs. We’re looking forward to meeting familiar and new faces, plus we’ll have handy resources and freebies available to pick up.
Facing History’s approach to teaching English Language Arts centers student identities and lived experiences, creating space for young people to explore complex ideas about self, society, and human behavior.
We are excited to once again be presenting at NCTE. Whether you’ve been using Facing History for years or are newer to our content, our 2024 session will introduce ideas and materials that any ELA teacher can integrate into their school year.
Chances to Interact with Facing History at NCTE
Bringing down Barriers to Belonging with We Are America and Facing History
Thursday, November 21 | 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Room 209
Facilitated by Nicole Renner with Jessica Lander, founder of the We Are America project, educator Sarah Casimiro, and student Stella Wong
How can we unite head, heart, and conscience to empower students to bridge differences and find belonging in our shared humanity? This interactive session will focus on practical ways to elevate student voices on themes of borders and belonging in literature and their own lives. Hear from a student author and a teaching fellow with We Are America and explore a new ELA collection from Facing History.
Book Signing with Young Adult Author Jennifer De Leon!
Friday, November 22 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Booth 931
Jennifer De Leon will sign 100 copies of her novel Borderless and greet attendees at our booth.
Jennifer De Leon is also the award-winning author of YA novel Don’t Ask Me Where I’m From and essay collection White Space: Essays on Culture, Race, & Writing. She is an active speaker, presenter, educator, and founder of Story Bridge.
