I think that even though we are planning to be english teachers it is still so important to stay up-to-date with current political issues and if possible link them to the materials we study in class.
This is a fake twitter that updates frequently could be a great way to get student's excited about technology and important quotations from a timeless American novel.
This site looks like a great place to gather information and advice from a variety of teachers and alumni who are a part of the Teach for America program.