| Teachers invite feedback on guidance for helping students think critically with AI
NCTE, with support from a national grant from Google.org, has published a working framework for English language arts educators seeking to understand the appropriate role of AI in the discipline—a pressing issue facing every school and student. ELA educators are now invited to review the framework and contribute their feedback to the classroom teacher cohorts who are further developing the framework. “NCTE and our members have been at the forefront of connecting English and technology for decades. We are now at a pivotal moment for English language arts education. This is our moment to center teachers in discussions and decisions around where and how AI can be used responsibly, and how best to prepare students to succeed as critical thinkers in today’s world.” —NCTE Executive Director Emily Kirkpatrick The framework was conceived by three dozen ELA thought leaders spanning classroom teachers, teacher educators, and researchers during a weekend of collaborative inquiry hosted by NCTE in Los Angeles in February 2026. The working document is now being applied by 12 cohorts comprising 60 classroom teachers who were selected through a competitive application process to create specific, thematic materials and additional frameworks for both pedagogy and teacher leadership. “NCTE’s leadership in this space is not only timely and necessary, it continues a century-long legacy of advancing literacy education by providing actionable resources for all teachers. As just one of millions who have benefited during my career, I feel honored to help guide our field through this new era.”—NCTE President Antero Garcia |