About the Publication

Educator's Voice is a series dedicated to highlighting research-based classroom and school-wide strategies that make a difference in instructional practice in literacy. NYSUT proudly invites articles from all constituents and seeks real classroom stories about effective practices that are based on research.

Call for Articles

You are invited to submit a proposal for an article for the next two volumes. Authors must be active or retired member of a NYSUT affiliate, including United University Professions, the Professional Staff Congress and all other locals. If there are multiple authors, at least one author must be a current or retired NYSUT member.

Audience: Classroom teachers, SRPs, union leaders, parents, administrators, researchers, legislators and policymakers.

Author Submission Forms

• DOWNLOAD: Guidelines and Author Submission Forms. PDF file is 90K.

Themes and Deadlines

Volume II (2009): Literacy: Building on the Foundation in the Middle Years, Grades 5-8

• June 30, 2008 Author intent to submit article;
• July 14, 2008 NYSUT confirms acceptance of articles;
• Aug. 28, 2008 Article submission date.
• Spring 2009 Publication

Volume III (2009): Expanding Literacy for Adolescents in all Content Areas, Grades 7-12

• Feb. 9, 2009 Author intent to submit article;
• Feb. 23, 2009 NYSUT confirms acceptance of articles;
• Apr. 13, 2009 Article submission date.
• September 2009 Publication

Please note: Submission of a proposal to write an article is not a guarantee of publication. Decisions will be made by the Editorial Board.

Editorial Guidelines for Volume II

Literacy: Building on the Foundation in the Middle Years

Theme: Literacy is the foundation of all learning in the middle years of school, from grades 4-8, in all settings with all learners.

Audience: Classroom teachers, union leaders, parents, administrators, researchers, legislators and policymakers.

Article Length: 1,800-1,900 words.

Writing Style: Authors are encouraged to write in a direct style designed to be helpful to both the practitioners and to others committed to strengthening education. Use of educational jargon is strongly discouraged.

Manuscript APA style.

Requirements: Footnotes at end of article.

Pictures may be submitted and if used, permission will be required. Guidelines for photos will be provided.

Submission: 1 CD with the entire document saved in Word.

1 hard copy of your article, double spaced.

Rights: Submission of a proposal is not a guarantee of publication.

Publication decisions are made by the Editorial Board.

NYSUT retains the right to edit articles.

The author will have the right to review changes made and if not acceptable to both parties the article will not be included in the Educator's Voice. NYSUT may also retain the article for use on the NYSUT Web site, www.nysut.org, or for future publication in New York Teacher.

Educator's Voice - Volume II will feature research-based classroom and school-wide strategies that make a difference in instructional practice in literacy from grade 4 through grade 8. NYSUT invites articles from all constituents and seeks real classroom stories about effective practices that are based on research. Authors are encouraged, but not required, to address all points listed below. In the article, tell your stories in a straightforward way, considering the following:

• A specific real-life description of the practice, strategy, or approach.
• The research base that supports the practice, including research findings with citations and their relationship to your classroom practice.
• A description of the students impacted and the school context.
• The evidence of success that indicates the strategy achieved the goal.
• Evidence of broader impact on other students, teachers, the school building, and the district.
• Involvement of parents in the strategy.
• Possible implications and involvement of the wider school community, businesses, the medical profession, school libraries, public libraries, museums, and community colleges.
• Implications for policymakers.
• Quotes and testimonials from students, teachers and parents.