Percival Everett got two standing ovations and thousands of laughs at today's electric #NCTE25 Opening General Session.

Asked by @anterobot.bsky.social about young people who aspire to a career in writing, he said: "My advice to all my students—whether they're my kids or graduate students—is read."

Fantastic opening sessions at NEATE today! Participants in one workshop learned about using role playing games in novel study and writing.

We celebrated some truly outstanding educators at our luncheon today, from early-career educators to seasoned veterans to those whose contributions have strengthened both the teaching of English and NEATE itself. We’re so proud to honor your talent, skill, creativity, and dedication.

Enjoyed an inspiring author Q&A with Daniel Ravipinto, Neil McGarry, Chandra Prasad, and Debbi Michiko Florence! They discussed AI, censorship, inspiration, advice for new writers, self-publishing, and the books and mentors that shaped their journeys. #NEATE25 #NCTE

How is ChatGPT like Dickens’s Uriah Heep? Keynote Matthew Hongoltz-Hetling reminded us why English teachers matter. He spoke about his journey to becoming a journalist and Pulitzer finalist, and how education and storytelling can fight ignorance and censorship while building brave, safe communities.

We are so, so grateful to Little Fox Portraits, who donated their photography services to our conference and provided every attendee with a fantastic complementary headshot. Please support their business by considering them for your school or organization!
www.littlefoxschoolphotographers.com

NEATE members and English teachers of New England! Our annual conference, "Brave Spaces, Safe Spaces" is coming up in just over a month, and we have a fantastic lineup of presenters. Register here! www.neate.org/conference

Requiring the Interior Secretary to personally review every wind and solar permit proposal won't help lower energy prices or supercharge our power supply. It's short-sighted, inefficient bureaucracy that will stall American energy.

Read more here ➡️ sen.gov/X98VL

I'm sorely disappointed by this lawless, unsigned decision that will hurt kids across America. As Justice Sotomayor said in her dissent, it’s a grave threat to the Constitution’s separation of powers. This administration has abandoned children in public schools. www.cnn.com/2025/07/14/p...

I feel strongly that SCOTUS should have to give some kind of explanation for ~everything it does

#WeKnowThemByTheirVotes
www.govtrack.us/congress/vot...

Folks: I am NOT affiliated with the group that is using my name to support an economic boycott. Please spread this post, if you would.