Minnesota Council of Teachers of English

Minnesota Council of Teachers of English The Professional Association of Educators in English, Literacy, and Language Arts for the state of MN

A professional organization for English educators in Minnesota. MCTE is an affiliate member of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). MCTE provides valuable tools and professional development for teachers from kindergarten to the college level. Anyone interested in joining this organization should contact the Executive Secretary or download the membership form at www.mcte.org.

Go!
07/11/2026

Go!

NCTE is a promotional partner of the free 2026 Smithsonian National Education Summit, convening thousands of educators and museum leaders for dialogue and collaboration around this year's theme: Together We Thrive: Towards a More Perfect Union.

Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet in US history, will deliver the opening keynote in a livestreamed session, exploring the power of poetry to shape our understanding of the past, engage with the present, and imagine a more hopeful future.

📅 July 14–16, 2026
đź“Ť Washington, D.C. or virtual
Link to register: https://bit.ly/4vqlecf

Which version of The Odyssey should you read? It might not be the one your teacher assigned…
07/11/2026

Which version of The Odyssey should you read? It might not be the one your teacher assigned…

Homer’s “Odyssey” has been translated into English countless times, with versions ranging from contemporary and accessible to highly poetic. A.O. Scott, critic at large for The New York Times Book Review, breaks down three translations and explains which one might be right for you.

Happy National Poetry Month! Looking for an opportunity to write for 1-30 days? START HERE:
04/01/2026

Happy National Poetry Month! Looking for an opportunity to write for 1-30 days? START HERE:

Happy National Poetry Month from the Literary Director of ArtsXchange!
If you are feeling creative this month here are some prompts that might spark your interest. Some writers take the challenge of 30 poems in 30 days (I know WILD!!). I will post a few prompts a week to help you reach you goal!

If you feel moved to share them with the community please post your poems in the comments.

Go to MCTE.org to submit. Proposals accepted through January 12. We invite you to embrace every voice, dialogue, dive...
12/17/2025

Go to MCTE.org to submit. Proposals accepted through January 12. We invite you to embrace every voice, dialogue, diverse perspectives, inclusivity, as well as the joys & challenges of teaching ELA in this time. Join us on the shores of Pelican Lake at Breezy Point Resort, where reflection & connection come naturally.

08/15/2025
Speak out.
07/20/2025

Speak out.

We are alarmed by the decision to withhold billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress approved for our nation’s schools.

You create the amazing lessons. Help them hold on to the learning.
07/19/2025

You create the amazing lessons. Help them hold on to the learning.

06/13/2025

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