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Dave Eggers to Speak at the 2026 Secondary Section Get-Together Announcements
September 15, 2026

Dave Eggers to Speak at the 2026 Secondary Section Get-Together

Dave Eggers is coming to the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention! Eggers has been a stalwart of the writing community for decades. An award-winning author of books for readers of all...

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Misty Copeland to Take the Stage at #NCTE26 Announcements
Sep 8, 2026

Misty Copeland to Take the Stage at #NCTE26

After a twenty-five-year trailblazing career as a dancer at American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland is...

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Tomi Adeyemi to Speak at #NCTE26 Convention Announcements
Aug 26, 2026

Tomi Adeyemi to Speak at #NCTE26 Convention

Tomi Adeyemi, author of the groundbreaking, instant #1 New York Times bestselling Legacy of Orïsha...

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Natasha Singer to Speak at the 2026 College Section Luncheon Announcements
Jun 27, 2026

Natasha Singer to Speak at the 2026 College Section Luncheon

From reporting on Chromebooks in schools to exploring how tech giants are urging schools to...

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Margaret Atwood to Speak at 2026 NCTE Annual Convention Announcements
Jun 22, 2026

Margaret Atwood to Speak at 2026 NCTE Annual Convention

NCTE can’t wait to welcome legendary author Margaret Atwood, who opens the 2026 Annual Convention with a keynote on Thursday, November 19, in Philadelphia. Don’t miss your chance to hear her speak.

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Getting Ready for #NCTE26: Tips for Presenters, Digital Badges, and More Announcements
May 7, 2026

Getting Ready for #NCTE26: Tips for Presenters, Digital Badges, and More

We’re already getting excited about the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention in Philadelphia this November! The NCTE staff is...

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LeVar Burton to Join #NCTE26 in Philadelphia for a Featured Fireside Chat Announcements
Mar 10, 2026

LeVar Burton to Join #NCTE26 in Philadelphia for a Featured Fireside Chat

NCTE is thrilled to announce LeVar Burton will take part in a featured fireside chat...

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Nerd Vibes, Networking, and a New Lease on Learning Announcements
Mar 10, 2026

Nerd Vibes, Networking, and a New Lease on Learning

Registration for NCTE’s 2026 Annual Convention is Open!  We can’t wait to welcome you to “Imagine. Innovate. Inspire.” at the...

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