in our most recent Open Write, KATE Past President Nathan Whitman took some of the time to pen a poem, answering the question: What is KATE?
Read Nathan's poem on our blog, KATE Pages, by following this link!
www.kansasenglish.org/kate-pages/w...

Whether you're looking forward to the conference, want some more information, are presenting, or are trying to find some online colleagues to write with - this open write is for you! Join us via Zoom on Wed. Sept. 10, 2025 at 6:30!
Check the Facebook Page for more information and to register!

In this practitioner piece, Drs. Reagan Murnan and Sandra Bequette dive into phonological awareness and the importance of transitioning students from solely recognizing phonemes and graphemes to using them in tandem to cultivate positive literary outcomes.
www.kansasenglish.org/kate-pages/s...

I am excited to present at this Wichita conference in the fall. Colby Sharp is a guest speaker! My topic: Travel and Learn with Place-Based, Experiential Professional Development. #tlsky #edusky #pd #travelandlearn

KATE is still accepting proposals for out EXTENDED DEADLINE for our annual Fall Conference. This year's theme is Empowering Voices, Inspiring Change: Navigating Change in Turbulent Times.

Submit your breakout session proposal by following this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Check it out, the 2025-2026 William Allen White Book Award List has been published!
If you haven't looked at them yet, visit the page here! #kansas #EnglishEducation #library #KansasEducation

wawchildrensbookaward.com/current-read...

Join us in Wichita on October 24 and 25 for our annual KATE Conference.
We're currently accepting proposals for early consideration until June 1.

Welcome to the account for the Kansas Association of Teachers of English! We are happy you're here to promote literacy and English Language Arts education with us in the state of Kansas.