Dr. Ernest Morrell Publishes New Book
Dr. Ernest Morrell has published a new book for researchers and post-graduate academics entitled Stories from Inequity to Justice in Literacy Education: Confronting Digital Divides. The book, which Dr. Morrell co-edited with Dr.
Indiana Council of Teachers of English Revitalizes Annual Conference
On March 16, the Indiana Council of Teachers of English (ICTE) hosted the newly reinstated, annual ICTE Conference at Park Tudor Elementary in Indianapolis, Indiana. ICTE was a dormant state chapter of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) until about a year and a half ago.
Dr. Ernest Morrell Speaks at Holy Cross School
On Monday, March 18, Center for Literacy Education Director Dr. Ernest Morrell partnered with the English as a New Language (ENL) program to deliver a talk to parents at Holy Cross School, a two-way immersion school in South Bend, IN.
Four ACE Teaching Fellows Present at National Conference
Early last month, four Alliance for Catholic Education Teaching Fellows (ACE 24) – Emma Solak, Anna Bourjaily, Megan Koerber, and Tyler Schilly – presented at the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) Convention in Houston.
Dr. Ernest Morrell Speaks at the Convention for the National Council of the Teachers of English
At the National Council for the Teachers of English (NCTE) Convention in Houston, TX, NCTE members Ernest Morrell and Donalyn Miller spoke to more than 600 new attendees at the First Timers' Welcome on Friday, November 16. Dr. Morrell encouraged the participants to "Be relentless. Be courageous.
"Insisting on Beauty": Dr. Betsy Okello Writes for The Children's Arts Guild
Dr. Besty Okello appeared as a guest blogger this past week on The Children Arts Guild website. Please enjoy her lovely reflection on the connection between her experience with Kenyan artists and the art of teaching. 
"Teaching the Canon in 21st Century Classrooms": Drs. Macaluso Publish New Book
Professors Kati and Mike Macaluso have published a new book for practicing secondary English teachers entitled Teaching the Canon in 21st Century Classrooms.
Dr. Ernest Morrell to lecture at Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study (from NDIAS Events)
Ernest Morrell, Coyle Professor of Literacy Education and Director of the Center for Literacy Education at the University of Notre Dame, presents his ongoing research to an interdisciplinary group of scholars, artists, and scientists comprised of fellows, guest faculty and students.
Ernest Morrell appointed director of new Center for Literacy Education in joint Arts and Letters hire (Notre Dame News)
Ernest Morrell — expert in critical educational theory, social movement theory, English education and African diaspora popular culture — has been appointed Coyle Professor in Literacy Education and inaugural director of the Center for Literacy Education in the University of Notre Dame’s Institute fo
Move from “Stop Talking” to “Start Talking!” // Strategies for Building a Dialogic Classroom (Part 2 of 2)
Whole-class discussion tends to be a popular go-to strategy for middle and high school English teachers. On a simple level, it’s the easiest way to understand students’ thinking and to check for their understanding.