Today the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) announces the recipients of the 2024 Leadership Awards. It is an honor to recognize the profession’s leaders for their commitment and dedication to advancing literacy, the field of education, and the organization.
NCTE celebrates the exceptional work of educators and students from across the country with more than 90 different awards that elevate what makes English and language arts so powerful and essential. Join us in celebrating our 2024 Leadership Award recipients!
James R. Squire Award: Kylene Beers, renowned teacher and professional author
Distinguished Service Award: Ulrich H. Hardt, Portland State University
NCTE Advancement of People of Color Leadership Award: Bilal Polson, Northern Parkway Elementary School
NCTE LGBTQIA+ Advocacy and Leadership Award: Saurabh Anand, University of Georgia
Julia E. Berry Research Award to Study Careers of English Majors: Kelly J. Sassi, Northern Michigan University
George Orwell Award: Making Americans: Stories of Historic Struggles, New Ideas, and Inspiration in Immigrant Education by Jessica Lander
Media Literacy Award: T. Philip Nichols, Baylor University
David H. Russell Award: “K for the Way”: DJ Rhetoric and Literacy for 21st Century Writing Studies by Todd Craig
NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award: Henry “Cody” Miller, SUNY Brockport
NCTE National Intellectual Freedom Award Honorable Mention: Honesty for Ohio Education, Lisa Vahey,Cofounder
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