An Inclusive Litany

4/1/96

At the annual convention of the National Council of Teachers of English, some members suggested that the word "English" be dropped from the title of their organization because it didn't reflect the diversity of languages taught in school. Some wanted to remove "National" because the word appeals to nationalism. Others wanted "Teachers" dropped because they would rather be known as facilitators or guides. There were no reported objections to "Council of."