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We are excited to introduce Captain Barrington Irving—entrepreneur, STEM+ explorer, and ambassador—as a keynote speaker for the 2026 Joint Conference!

Don't miss out on his session and the #LitMath26 conference: nctm.link/ncte-nctm2026
June 4, 2026 at 5:01 PM
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Mark your calendar now for the third annual Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, hosted by #NCTE and @nctm.org!

#LitMath26 is happening in Charlotte, NC, August 3-5.

Sign up to receive more information as it becomes available: https://ncte.org/2026-ncte-nctm-joint-conference/
October 15, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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Big news! 🎉 NCTM President Latrenda Knighten will deliver the Closing General Session at the NCTE–NCTM 2026 Joint Conference next week in Charlotte!

🔗 Register today: nctm.link/ncte-nctm2026
#LitMath26
July 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Loved seeing @lbrookepowers.bsky.social & @heidisabnani.bsky.social #LitMath26. ❤️Brooke’s Hollywood vs the Classroom “The goal isn’t to turn the volume all the way down. It’s to turn the thinking all the way up.” “Joy is not the reward for learning. Joy fuels learning.” #ElemMathChat #MTBoS
August 5, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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NCTE with @nctm.org announces the Opening General Session speaker for the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics: Captain Barrington Irving!

He will also participate in a special book signing.

Register for #LitMath26 by June 17 for early-bird savings: https://bit.ly/3PakQz6
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June 5, 2026 at 12:12 AM
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At #LitMath26 in Charlotte this week: Catherine Carter on using free interactive sims to energize math class. Wed Aug 5, 10:00 to 11:15 AM, Room W207A. Bring a device and try them with us.
August 2, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Join teachers & leaders for the 2026 #NCTE–@nctm.org Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy & Mathematics!

Get support to advance teaching practices that are responsive, equitable, and grounded in student strengths—practices you can use right away.

Register for #LitMath26: https://bit.ly/3PakQz6
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March 17, 2026 at 6:08 PM
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Thanks to every educator who joined NCTE and @nctm.org in Charlotte this week to break down silos at #LitMath26!

We deeply appreciate you taking the time to learn and be in community with us—and we hope to see you in November in Philly for #NCTE26, the 2026 NCTE Annual Convention!
August 5, 2026 at 8:56 PM
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Discounted hotel rooms are available for #LitMath26!

Our official hotel guarantees low rates during the NCTE-@nctm.org Joint Conference. Plus, you'll experience the best networking opportunities and meet leaders in education.

Secure your room for August in the Queen City: https://bit.ly/48vVJxu
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April 29, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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Calling all K–5 literacy educators: Go back to school with ideas, strategies, and inspiration for the year ahead! Join us in Charlotte next month for #LitMath26, the third annual NCTE-@nctm.org Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics. https://bit.ly/3PakQz6
July 1, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Flashback to #LitMath25! Hundreds of educators gathered in Chicago last summer to reinvigorate their teaching across subjects.

Will you be there when we do it all again next month in Charlotte? Register for #LitMath26 to be in the room when the fresh ideas start flowing! www.nctm.org/ncte-nctm2026/
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Mark your calendar now for the third annual Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, hosted by #NCTE and @nctm.org!

#LitMath26 is happening in Charlotte, NC, August 3-5.

Sign up to receive more information as it becomes available: https://ncte.org/2026-ncte-nctm-joint-conference/
July 21, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Antwan Eady, author of the 2025 NCTE Charlotte Huck Award winner The Last Stand, spoke with NCTE Program Chair @kristinziemke.bsky.social at #LitMath26 about how grief drives his writing process: "Hopefully that brings beauty back into our world, when other people read it and receive it." @nctm.org
Antwan Eady speaks at a lectern during the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Charlotte, NC. The podium displays the conference logo and the dates August 3-5, 2026, along with logos for NCTE and NCTM. The background is a softly lit curtain. Antwan Eady and Kristin Ziemke seated on stage in conversation. A curved light fixture is in the background. A wooden side table with two water bottles is between them. Ziemke holds papers, and both are smiling. Antwan Eady is sitting at a table signing a book with colorful illustrations. A conference attendee stands in front of the table holding more books. They are in a spacious indoor venue with a visible crowd and large windows in the background.
August 4, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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The full #LitMath26 Program is now available! https://bit.ly/4vFI7J2

This year's sessions will help elementary teachers discover classroom-ready strategies to simplify their planning while building student confidence, engagement, and deeper learning.

Register before Thursday to save up to $200.
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June 16, 2026 at 7:41 PM
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If you haven't yet booked a hotel room for the #NCTE-@nctm.org Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, know that Monday is the last day for guaranteed availability at the #LitMath26 room rate!

Visit Charlotte the first week of August: https://www.nctm.org/ncte-nctm2026/plan/#Hotel
Plan Your Visit
Start planning now for the Joint Conference! Here you will find everything you need to help make your trip a success including information on accessibility & inclusion, hotel, and travel.
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July 8, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Register for #LitMath26 by July 15 and attend one of two new workshops for free!

Elementary reading and writing educators will learn directly from NCTE authors AND receive copies of their books.

Join us in Charlotte! https://bit.ly/4f1dEzD

@stellavillalba.bsky.social
@kristinziemke.bsky.social
This image is a promotional graphic for a conference titled "Raising Writers in the Elementary Classroom," featuring workshops with NCTE authors. It includes photos of Ann Marie Corgill, Katie Wood Ray, and Stella Villalba, along with their books. The event is part of the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Charlotte, NC, from August 3-5, 2026. Registration details and a note about workshop and book availability are also mentioned. An advertisement for the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Charlotte, NC. It features workshops with NCTE authors Kristin Ziemke and Franki Sibberson, shown with their books 'Text and Tech' and 'Classroom Design for Student Agency.' The event is scheduled for August 3-5, 2026.
June 26, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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Antwan Eady will be a keynote speaker and participate in a book signing at the NCTE-@nctm.org Joint Conference! He is the award-winning author of picturebooks Nigel and the Moon, The Last Stand, and The Gathering Table.

Don’t miss out! https://bit.ly/3PakQz6

#LitMath26 #InterdisciplinaryEducation
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July 10, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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Captain Barrington Irving opened #LitMath26 with powerful education stories.

"Planting seeds of inspiration of a dream—it starts with storytelling...with showing what exists in the world...with even yourself becoming an explorer, so that way you can introduce some of these stories to children."
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August 3, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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Back by popular demand for the 2026 NCTE-@nctm.org Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics, the #BuildYourStack Reading Room Workshops provide space for #LitMath26 attendees to comfortably engage with texts. Teachers can even take their favorite books home to their students!
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August 3, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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Deadline extended: Register now for free #LitMath26 workshop books! https://bit.ly/4f1dE

✏️ Ann Marie Corgill, Katie Wood Ray, and @stellavillalba.bsky.social lead activities on engaging young writers
📕 @kristinziemke.bsky.social and Franki Sibberson explore strategies for growing young readers
The image is a promotional flyer featuring two workshops by NCTE authors on Sunday, August 2, 2026. The workshops focus on "Raising Writers in the Elementary Classroom" and "Reading All Ways in Grades K-6." A yellow circle highlights a reminder that workshops and books are free with conference registration by July 31. The flyer also includes details about the 2026 Joint Conference for Elementary Literacy and Mathematics in Charlotte, NC, from August 3-5, 2026. The NCTE logo is present.
July 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Presenting with my colleague Ashley Kelly (PEBC) at the #LitMath26 NCTE-NCTM Joint Conference, August 3-5 in Charlotte! Our session is "Bridging Mathematics and Literacy: Using Thinking Strategies to Strengthen Instructional Cohesion & Build Community." nctm.org/ncte-nctm2026
June 2, 2026 at 5:35 PM