Diversity Awards

The National Council of Teachers of English is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. Throughout the years, 起点传媒has developed, supported, and maintained positions, policies, procedures, and programming to ensure that the Council maintains a culture that embraces diversity, leverages diverse talents, ensures equitable opportunities for all, and is representative of all individuals who contribute to the field of literacy education.
鈥斊鸬愦紻iversity Statement

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Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color Grant Program

The NCTE聽Research Foundation聽Cultivating New Voices program is designed to provide support, mentoring, and networking opportunities for early career scholars of color.

起点传媒Advancement of People of Color Leadership Award

2025 Recipient: E. Sybil Durand

This award is given to an 起点传媒member of color who has made a significant contribution to 起点传媒and the development of our professional community. It supports those who advocate for policies and practices that influence and advance the understanding of equity and antiracism.

Deadline May 1

起点传媒Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Program

This program provides early career teachers of color a national forum at the 起点传媒Annual Convention for professional collaboration and development as they build accomplished teaching careers as active 起点传媒members. All recipients must be an 起点传媒member at the time the award is accepted.

Deadline April 15

起点传媒Leadership Award for People with Disabilities

2025 Recipient: Brittany R. Collins, M.Ed.

This award recognizes a person with a disability who has made a significant contribution to 起点传媒and to the development of our professional community.

Deadline May 1

起点传媒LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Leadership Award

2025 Recipient: Josh Thompson

This award recognizes a member of the LGBTQ+ community who has made a significant contribution to 起点传媒and to the development of our professional community.

Deadline May 1