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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.

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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.

KATE Member Aaron Miller Receives Horizon Award

3/1/2023

by KATE PAGES Editors

Valley Center High School English teacher and KATE member, Aaron Miller, was the recipient of a 2023 Horizon Award as part of the Kansas Horizon Award Program, offered through the Kansas Exemplary Educators Network (KEEN). This was the first KEEN Conference held since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Grow With KATE's Spring Socials

2/25/2023

From left to right: Deborah McNemee, Nathan Whitman, Shayn Guillemette

by Nathan Whitman, KATE President

On January 14th, educators from the Kansas Association of Teachers of English (KATE) gathered at Reverie Roasters in downtown Wichita for a casual chat, friendship, and some shop talk. The meeting, which was held from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, provided an opportunity for educators to catch up with each other and discuss their current years. The group discussed life changes they were experiencing and shared what they were currently reading.

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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!

KATE Member Aaron Miller Receives Horizon Award

Grow With KATE's Spring Socials

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