NCTE guides English education in the U.S., promoting strong language arts teaching since 1911. In 2026, debates over religious readings in schools highlight its role as a standard-bearer for evidence-based, inclusive instruction.
Public schools in Texas face a final vote on a plan to require a reading list centered on Judeo-Christian texts, including the Ten Commandments for classrooms, with newer arguments tying curriculum to national founding myths. Critics warn of church-state separation concerns; supporters say readings reflect foundational traditions. The plan could affect millions of students by 2030.