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U.S. #MediaLiteracyWeek begins tomorrow! The annual celebration focuses each day on a different component of media literacy's definition. Learn more about this theme and find ways to participate from the National Association for Media Literacy Education: mlw.namle.org/

U.S. Media Literacy Week

The mission of U.S. Media Literacy Week is to highlight the power of media literacy education and its essential role in education all across the country.

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What are you waiting for? Register for #NCTE26 today! bit.ly/4bilTUK
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Help young writers find their voices with Classroom Corridors! The new issue offers practical insights on developmental spelling, building inclusive writing communities, and more. Content is open-access this month for the #NationalDayOnWriting/#WhyIWrite: bit.ly/4Bl1zOM
The image is a logo for "Classroom Corridors" with a stylized sun above an open book design. Below, it reads, "Expertise and Inspiration from Elementary Teachers." At the bottom, it states, "Issue 20: Writing."

ALT The image is a logo for "Classroom Corridors" with a stylized sun above an open book design. Below, it reads, "Expertise and Inspiration from Elementary Teachers." At the bottom, it states, "Issue 20: Writing."

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BethpageUFSD@BethpageUFSDOct 23
On Oct. 20, CCS celebrated National Day on Writing, encouraging students to think about the many reasons we put pen to paper. From telling stories and sharing ideas to expressing emotions and connecting with others, writing is so much more than a classroom skill!
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Sibert Honor-winning writer and book editor Traci N. Todd and Caldecott Medalist and illustrator Vashti Harrison will speak at the Elementary Section Get-Together at #NCTE26. Plus, hear from Outstanding Educator Tracey T. Flores. Register today! bit.ly/4bilTUK
The image is a colorful advertisement for an "Elementary Section Get-Together" event scheduled for Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 PM ET. It features photos of three individuals: Traci N. Todd, Vashti Harrison, and Tracey T. Flores. The backdrop is a vibrant, multicolored swirl. The event is part of the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention in Philadelphia, with the theme "Imagine. Innovate. Inspire."

ALT The image is a colorful advertisement for an "Elementary Section Get-Together" event scheduled for Thursday, November 19 at 5:30 PM ET. It features photos of three individuals: Traci N. Todd, Vashti Harrison, and Tracey T. Flores. The backdrop is a vibrant, multicolored swirl. The event is part of the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention in Philadelphia, with the theme "Imagine. Innovate. Inspire."

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GCU News@GCUNews49Oct 22
"In an age of artificial intelligence and rapid change, we must preserve writing as a uniquely human expression of our thoughts, emotions and dreams." Read more about how students celebrated National Day on Writing: news.gcu.edu/gcu-news/nation…

National Day on Writing makes room for every kind of writer, even dogs - GCU News

Six-word autobiographies and chalk prompts shared space with letters written in shelter dogs’ voices at GCU’s National Day on Writing. The dog-writing activity inspired by […]

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Meet award-winning author and illustrator Grace Lin at the 2026 Children's Literature Assembly Breakfast! Add this event to your #NCTE26 registration to enjoy a meal and book signing with fellow children’s literature enthusiasts and a bestselling author: bit.ly/4bilTUK
Event advertisement for the Children's Literature Assembly Breakfast featuring Grace Lin. The event is on Sunday, November 22, from 7:00 to 8:45 A.M. ET. The background has a colorful paint splash design with a light bulb graphic. It also mentions NCTE's annual convention in Philadelphia from November 19-22, 2026, with the slogan "imagine. innovate. inspire."

ALT Event advertisement for the Children's Literature Assembly Breakfast featuring Grace Lin. The event is on Sunday, November 22, from 7:00 to 8:45 A.M. ET. The background has a colorful paint splash design with a light bulb graphic. It also mentions NCTE's annual convention in Philadelphia from November 19-22, 2026, with the slogan "imagine. innovate. inspire."

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Debbie Allen Middle School@DebbieAllenMSOct 20
From the page to the stage. ✍🏽🎭 #WhyIWrite For National Day on Writing, we’re looking back at last year’s Black History Month presentation, written by our principal, Mr. Hawkins, alongside DAMS students. Writing is part of our students’ lives in the classroom and onstage.
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Global Cities, Inc.@GlobalCitiesOrgOct 20
Good writing takes practice, for everyone! In the Global Scholars e-classroom, this simple checklist helps students practice writing so they can exchange ideas effectively with international peers. #NationalDayOnWriting #WhyIWrite #virtualexchange
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Mrs. Easteadt@DEasteadtCCSOct 20
For National Day on Writing, we discussed what we use writing for. We made lists of the things that we write. @TierneyBethpage #WeareBethpage ✏️📝
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Southern Indiana Education Center@SoInEduCtrOct 20
Today is the National Day on Writing! Let's celebrate by writing (a poem, a short story, an email!) and checking out this page of resources from the NCTE, especially the classroom toolkit. ncte.org/national-day-writin…

National Day on Writing®

NCTE established the National Day on Writing® to draw attention to the variety of writing Americans engage in and to help make writers aware of their craft.

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Cityscape Schools@CityscapeSchoolOct 20
✏️ Happy National Day on Writing! Writing gives our students a way to express their ideas, share their stories, and bring their imaginations to life. Today, we celebrate the power of words and the creativity of our Cityscape learners! 📚💙 #CityscapeSchools #NationalDayOnWriting
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Chicago Journals@ChicagoJournalsOct 20
It's National Day on Writing. Celebrate by reading an article from English Literary Renaissance that surveys scholarship on English life writing. Learn more here: ow.ly/1U8H50ZAA2N @_ELRJournal
English Literary Renaissance

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BryanRipleyCrandall@BRCrandallOct 20
#WhyIWrite 2026. @NCTE National Day on Writing. Happy @WriteOut Across the @writingproject Network. A Favorite Time Always. colligagtedcrandall.blogspot…
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Today is the day: The #NationalDayOnWriting, established by NCTE in 2009 to celebrate composition in all its forms! To share what compels you to write, use the hashtag #WhyIWrite and tag @ncte. Plus, access resources to get your students involved: ncte.org/national-day-writin…

National Day on Writing®

NCTE established the National Day on Writing® to draw attention to the variety of writing Americans engage in and to help make writers aware of their craft.

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Creative Educator@CreativeEduc8rOct 17
Have students create their own eBooks to celebrate National Day on Writing, October 20th! #NCTE #WhyIwrite thecreativeeducator.com/2014…
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Last chance for 30% off NCTE titles on writing for educators at all levels! Discounted #NationalDayOnWriting pricing runs through October 21. Join the #WhyIWrite celebration. Browse the books here: bit.ly/3Dd2i8K
A promotional image for "National Day on Writing" on October 20, 2026, featuring a 30% discount on selected NCTE writing books. The image includes five book covers: "Disability, Access, and the Teaching of Writing," "Teach Writing in the Elementary Grades," "New Realms for Writing: Inspire Student Expression with Digital, Visual, and Audio Tools," and "Tell Me More." The hashtag #WhyIWrite is displayed along with the NCTE logo.

ALT A promotional image for "National Day on Writing" on October 20, 2026, featuring a 30% discount on selected NCTE writing books. The image includes five book covers: "Disability, Access, and the Teaching of Writing," "Teach Writing in the Elementary Grades," "New Realms for Writing: Inspire Student Expression with Digital, Visual, and Audio Tools," and "Tell Me More." The hashtag #WhyIWrite is displayed along with the NCTE logo.

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Have breakfast in Philly with the Assembly on Literature for Adolescents! The 2026 ALAN Breakfast will feature Elizabeth Acevedo, New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X. Add the meal event to your #NCTE26 registration: bit.ly/4bilTUK #RiseAndShine #BookSigning
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The 2027 Achievement Awards in Writing and Promising Young Writers contests opened for nominations this week! Encouraging your 8th-, 10th-, and 11th-graders to participate on October 20 is a great way to celebrate the #NationalDayOnWriting and #WhyIWrite! bit.ly/4kIodJ5
Promotional image for the NCTE Student Writing Awards. Text reads: "Nominate Your Students Today! Achievement Awards in Writing, Promising Young Writers." Features a colorful abstract design of a pencil with balloons.

ALT Promotional image for the NCTE Student Writing Awards. Text reads: "Nominate Your Students Today! Achievement Awards in Writing, Promising Young Writers." Features a colorful abstract design of a pencil with balloons.

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#WhyIWrite ⬇️ #NationalDayOnWriting
NEHS@NEHSXpressOct 15
In this National Day on Writing blog, James Ungureanu explores how writing shapes our thinking, nurtures creativity, and helps us discover who we are. bit.ly/47qijqj #EnglishHonor #NationalEnglishHonorSociety #nehs4hs #EnglishHonorSociety #Museletter
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