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Message from the Editor

11/24/2023

A welcome memo from the (newly elected) 2023 KATE Pages Editor, Caleb K. Thornton.

KATE PAGES Post Submission Guidelines

11/24/2023

Hello and welcome!

Thank you for your interest in submitting work for the KATE Blog.
Teachers are at the heart of learning. With compassion and skill, they nurture students’ curiosity and empower them to reach their potential. The Kansas Association of Teachers of English celebrates educators and provides a platform to amplify their voices.

We believe teachers and their experiences in the classroom are some of our most valuable assets. Their daily trials, tribulations, breakthroughs, and insights shape the future of education. By sharing your stories and wisdom with us, you further our mission to create positive change from the classroom to out in the community.

Our editorial team carefully reviews all submissions to our educational blog. We welcome posts from active teachers and administrators willing to provide an inside perspective.
If you have an idea or completed draft to share, please review our writers’ guidelines below. Together we can transform isolated successes into better practices that reach every student. Thank you for taking the time to enrich this community of educators seeking to learn and grow.

General Blog Post Submission Guidelines (updated 11/2023):

Except in special cases, authors should be members of KATE. The KATE Pages Blog may occasionally publish “guest posts” on current topics from nonmembers, but as a rule these will be invited by the editors for specific purposes. Nonmembers may submit proposals for guest posts, but prompt consideration cannot be guaranteed, and queries and submissions from KATE members will be given precedence over queries and submissions from nonmembers.
Pieces should be less than 1000 words and titled.
Tone should be conversational but professional.
Avoid promotion of particular products, programs, publications, and/or services.
To move towards the less formal blog genre, submissions have the option to include hyperlinked sources within the submission itself in lieu of a Works Cited list. They must follow a similar format:
- “This week, my students read ‘Hanging Fire’ by Audre Lorde…”

Author Information

1. Author bio (2-3 sentences)
2. Author photo
3. Author social media handles/contact information for reader inquiry

Ideas for Submissions include:

Reflection(s) on KATE events, programs, or membership
Book Talk-style reviews or suggestions for application and inclusion in the classroom
Lesson Ideas
Pedagogical reflections
And more!

Once submitted, our blog committee will review your submission and provide you with feedback as quickly as possible.

As always, we appreciate you taking the time to support, not only KATE, but the teaching profession!

Sincerely, the KATE PAGES Editing Team
kansasenglishblog@gmail.com

Kansas Association of Teachers of English Honored with 2023 Affiliate Journal of Excellence Award from National Council of Teachers of English

9/8/2023

Champaign, Illinois – The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) has selected the Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE), as a 2023 Affiliate Journal of Excellence Award honoree.

Kansas Association of Teachers of English Honored with 2023 Affiliate Website of Excellence Awardfrom National Council of Teachers of English

9/4/2023

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Champaign, Illinois --- The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) has selected the Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE), as a 2023 Affiliate Website of Excellence Award honoree.

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Kansas Association of Teachers of English Honored with 2023 Kent D. Williamson Membership Award from National Council of Teachers of English

8/4/2023

Champaign, Illinois -- The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) has selected the Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE), as a 2023 Kent D. Williamson Affiliate Membership Recruitment Award honoree.

KATE Summer 2023 Executive Board Meeting Summary

6/29/2023

ELA educators participate in KATE Camp after the KATE Executive Board Meeting. Pictured from left to right: Jordan Darkis, Marah Koster, Beth Gulley, Amanda Little, Rebecca Pflughoeft, LuAnn Fox, Addie Corman, April Pameticky, Lex Elkins.

by KATE PAGES Editors

The Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE) held its summer executive board meeting on June 21, 2023, at Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas in conjunction with KATE Camp (pictured above). The meeting covered various reports, discussions, and action items to enhance the organization's initiatives and activities. Below is a summary of the key points discussed during the meeting.

Teachers Appreciating Other Teachers

5/8/2023

by: Amanda Little, KATE Pages Editor

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week (or last week, if that’s when your school celebrated). I love celebrating this week with my colleagues, and I thought what better way than to share how I have found solidarity during some of the most influential years of my career.

Highlighting Poetry in the Heartland

5/1/2023

by KATE Pages Editors

As National Poetry Month comes to a close, we felt it germain to highlight the poetry interactions throughout our respective communities. From poetry readings, to open mic nights, poetry is indeed alive and well in Kansas. As educators, we seek authentic ways to incorporate arts in our student’s lives, and one of the best ways we can do that is to seek out authentic opportunities to interact with art in public.

KATE Announces First-Ever Teacher Appreciation Celebration

4/17/2023

by KATE Pages Editors

As we approach the end of another academic year, it's time to reflect on the incredible dedication of our English Language Arts teachers in the state of Kansas. They have worked tirelessly through the challenges posed by the pandemic, adapting to new teaching methods, and ensuring that their students continue to receive a high-quality education.

It's Time for NaPoWriMo!

4/1/2023

by KATE PAGES Editors

April is National Poetry Writing Month, also known as NaPoWriMo, and it's the perfect time for teachers to inspire their students to explore the world of poetry. The Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE) is providing free lesson plans for members for every day of the month, making it easy for teachers to incorporate poetry into their lesson plans.

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KATE PAGES Post Submission Guidelines

General Blog Post Submission Guidelines (updated 11/2023):

Kansas Association of Teachers of English Honored with 2023 Affiliate Journal of Excellence Award from National Council of Teachers of English

Kansas Association of Teachers of English Honored with 2023 Affiliate Website of Excellence Awardfrom National Council of Teachers of English

Kansas Association of Teachers of English Honored with 2023 Kent D. Williamson Membership Award from National Council of Teachers of English

KATE Summer 2023 Executive Board Meeting Summary

Teachers Appreciating Other Teachers

Highlighting Poetry in the Heartland

KATE Announces First-Ever Teacher Appreciation Celebration

It's Time for NaPoWriMo!

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