English Journal A project of National Council of Teachers of English (see other related projects). We list other projects with similar titles. Please check that you report any submissions under the correct listing. About English Journal is NCTE’s award-winning journal of ideas for English language arts teachers in junior and senior high schools and middle schools. It presents information on the teaching of writing and reading, literature, and language, and includes information on how teachers are applying practices, research, and multimodal literacies in their classrooms. Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 6 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Specific group.Lengths: Article: 2,500 - 3,750 words. Essay: 1,000 - 1,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream, Personal.Topics: Education/Pedagogy: See guidelines. Literature/Books: See guidelines. Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open In the pages of English Journal, we look to publish well-crafted poems that connect our readers to topics central to English education: the impact of reading and writing on young people, words and language, classroom stories, and reflections on teaching and learning. Poetry reminds us, as educators, how to live in this world.Audience:Specific group.Genres: GeneralLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Literature/Books: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Teacher photographs of classroom scenes and individual students are welcome. Cartoons should depict scenes or ideas potentially amusing to English language arts teachers.Audience:Specific group.Lengths: Artwork: Graphic Narrative: No page limits known.Art Media: Cartoon/Comic strip. Photography.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Literature/Books: See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Media: Image. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @ncte.orgFacebook FacebookInstagram @nctegramX (Twitter) @ncte Support this Publisher: Become a Member Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope English Journal Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. Filter: Category: All Categories Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 150 days. 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