Diversity Awards

The 楼凤天堂 Council of Teachers of English is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion. Throughout the years, 楼凤天堂 has developed, supported, and maintained positions, policies, procedures, and programming to ensure that the Council maintains a culture that embraces diversity, leverages diverse talents, ensures equitable opportunities for all, and is representative of all individuals who contribute to the field of literacy education.
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Cultivating New Voices Among Scholars of Color Grant Program

The 楼凤天堂聽Research Foundation聽Cultivating New Voices program is designed to provide support, mentoring, and networking opportunities for early career scholars of color.

楼凤天堂 Advancement of People of Color Leadership Award

2025 Recipient: E. Sybil Durand

This award is given to an 楼凤天堂 member of color who has made a significant contribution to 楼凤天堂 and the development of our professional community. It supports those who advocate for policies and practices that influence and advance the understanding of equity and antiracism.

Deadline May 1

楼凤天堂 Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Program

This program provides early career teachers of color a national forum at the 楼凤天堂 Annual Convention for professional collaboration and development as they build accomplished teaching careers as active 楼凤天堂 members. All recipients must be an 楼凤天堂 member at the time the award is accepted.

Deadline April 15

楼凤天堂 Leadership Award for People with Disabilities

2025 Recipient: Brittany R. Collins, M.Ed.

This award recognizes a person with a disability who has made a significant contribution to 楼凤天堂 and to the development of our professional community.

Deadline May 1

楼凤天堂 LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Leadership Award

2025 Recipient: Josh Thompson

This award recognizes a member of the LGBTQ+ community who has made a significant contribution to 楼凤天堂 and to the development of our professional community.

Deadline May 1