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National Council of Teachers of English Announces 2020 Award RecipientsCHAMPAIGN, Ill., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In a virtual ceremony held on Wednesday, October 21, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) recognized the recipients of some of its highest honors at the 2020 NCTE Awards. These recipients are recognized for their commitment and dedication to advancing literacy, the field of education, or the organization. Nominations are reviewed and winners chosen by NCTE members who serve on award selection committees. NOTE TO EDITORS: Award descriptions and bios can be found by clicking on the links embedded in the following list. Images of award recipients can be found here. Advancement of People of Color Leadership Award Alan C. Purves Award David H. Russell Award for Distinguished Research in the Teaching of English Distinguished Service Award Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Award 2019-2020 Cohort George Orwell Award James R. Squire Award Leadership Award for People with Disabilities LGBTQ+ Advocacy & Leadership Award Media Literacy Award National Intellectual Freedom Award Promising Researcher Award The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) is the nation's most comprehensive literacy organization, supporting nearly 25,000 teachers across the preK–college spectrum. Through the expertise of its members, NCTE has served at the forefront of every major improvement in the teaching and learning of English and the language arts since 1911. www.ncte.org Contact Chris Mitchell, Director of Marketing and Membership at [email protected].
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