Georgia Council of Teachers of English

02/23/2026

Action Alert: Protect Student Access to GALILEO This Semester!

Georgia schools may lose statewide access to all K-12 digital resources, including ProQuest, Explora, AP Source, and Encyclopedia Britannica on April 1 if full funding is not included in Georgia's AFY 2026 state budget. This resource is widely used by English teachers to support research, media literacy, and differentiated instruction.

We encourage GCTE members to contact their Georgia State Representative and Senator and ask them to support full (and recurring) funding to ensure continued access for students.

Brief history and information on GALILEO, Georgia's virtual library.

02/21/2026

GCTE 2026 Attendees — It’s Here! 🤗
Your digital certificate is waiting for you in your inbox! 📩 Download it, post it, tag us, and let the world know you’re part of a community that believes
We loved learning with you in Macon!

02/17/2026

Honoring -The Power of Voice

As we reflect during Black History Month, we remember Rev. Jesse Jackson — not only as a civil rights leader, but as a powerful whose words shaped generations.
Through phrases like “Keep Hope Alive” and “I Am Somebody,” he demonstrated how repetition, rhythm, and affirmation can inspire belief and mobilize change. His speeches remind us that rhetoric is more than a literary device — it is a tool for dignity, agency, and civic engagement.

For English educators, his legacy reinforces what we teach every day:
Voice matters. Word choice matters. Delivery matters. May we continue helping students find their voices — and understand the power of using them.
: How does repetition in a speech strengthen its message, and why do you think phrases like “I Am Somebody” resonate across generations?

02/13/2026

GCTE Members - which of you have been selected as your school's Teacher of the Year or STAR teacher? We would love to celebrate you!

02/07/2026

As you reflect on this year's conference, please share one idea, one experience, or one move you plan to make as a result of a conference session.

02/07/2026

As we close out our time together in Macon, GCTE extends appreciation for an amazing conference! Safe travels and see you next year!

02/06/2026

02/06/2026

The incomparable Gerry Brooks is our Keynote speaker and we are having an amazing time of laughter and connection!

02/06/2026

Erma H. Stephens was awarded the GCTE Lifetime Achievement Award and says it's the highest honor she has ever received. Thank you for your service to GCTE and ELA teaching in Georgia!

02/06/2026

Patissa Childs is the GCTE Teacher of the Year! She has given 20 years of passionate teaching to students at Greenville High School. Congratulations and thank you for your contributions!

02/06/2026

Sommier Thomas of Randolph County Schools is the recipient of the Teacher for the Dream award!