Banks Chairs NCTE Research Foundation Board

Dr. Will Banks became chair of the NCTE Research Foundation Board of Trustees for two years, effective December 1. As outlined in the NCTE Constitution, the Research Foundation’s goal is to “improve the quality of instruction in English at all educational levels; to encourage research experimentation, and investigation in the teaching of English; to facilitate professional cooperation of the members; to hold public discussions and programs; to sponsor the publication of desirable articles and reports; and to integrate the improvement of instruction in English.” Members of the Research Foundation review grant applications for both research and teaching grants, and also select a cohort of 12 -15 early-career scholars every two years to participate in the Cultivating New Voices among Scholars of Color (CNV) project, which pairs early-career researchers with experienced mentors in order to support innovative projects and build powerful mentoring networks. Participants in the CNV present their work at selective conferences and go on to become leaders in NCTE and other professional organizations.”

Go English!