<?xml version="1.0"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Association for Middle Level Education - AMLE</title><link>http://amle.org</link><description>The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) serves as a voice for professionals, parents, and others interested in the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents. AMLE is the only national association dedicated exclusively to the development, growth, and improvement of the educational experiences of 10- to 15-year-olds.</description><language>en-US</language><copyright>Copyright © 1999-2013 Association for Middle Level Education</copyright><webMaster>webmaster@amle.org</webMaster><item><title>News and Headlines - Join us in welcoming our newly elected Board of Trustees members</title><description> </description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2013 14:23:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=563</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - We've partnered with PBS Learning Media to bring a free webinar on blended literacy lessons on May 22, 6-7p ET</title><description> </description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 18:23:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=562</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Learn how to fund your AMLE2013 conference registration and professional learning.</title><description> </description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 18:22:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=558</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Registration now open online for the summer Leadership Institutes. Space is limited.</title><description>
		   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:56:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=560</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Check out the new list of middle grades teacher certification and licensure by state</title><description>
		   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:56:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=559</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Creating Your Own Destiny: Teaching the Importance of Effort</title><description>
		   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 17:55:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=557</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Voting is now open for the AMLE Board of Trustees</title><description> 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:19:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=561</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Join us March 28 for another great twitter event for Middle Level Education Month!</title><description>
		 (3/19/2013) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:28:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=556</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The Role of Sociability Self-Concept in the Relationship between Exposure to and Concern about Aggression in Middle School</title><description>
		 (3/12/2013) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:33:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=552</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Imagine a Place Where Teaching and Learning are Inspirational: A Decade of Collected Wisdom from the Field</title><description>
		 (3/4/2013) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:53:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=555</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - March is Middle Level Education Month! We have ideas for your celebration</title><description>
		 (2/27/2013) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:35:05 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=554</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Add your voice to the next generation of professional standards for educator preparation. Public comment period: Feb 26-Mar 29</title><description>
		 
				 (2/26/2013)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:18:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=553</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Read the latest Middle Level iNSIDER, Student Awareness and Teaching in the Face of Politics</title><description>
		 
				 (2/22/2013)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013 15:31:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=551</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Submit your presentation for AMLE2013. Deadline: Mar 3, 2013</title><description>
		 (2/4/2013) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2013 17:39:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=548</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The Relationship between Curriculum-based Measures in Oral Reading Fluency and High-Stakes Tests for Seventh Grade Students</title><description>
		 (1/28/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:37:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=549</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Read Dru Tomlin's blog post on Education Week</title><description>
		 (1/22/2013) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:07:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=550</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - AMLE grieves the Sandy Hook tragedy. Resources for educators</title><description>
		 
				 (12/17/2012)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:15:18 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=547</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Nominate a colleague for the 2013 AMLE Distinguished Educator Award</title><description>
		 (12/12/12) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:51:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=546</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Investigating Vocabulary and Reading Strategies with Middle Grades English Language Learners: A Research Synthesis</title><description>
		 (12/10/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:19:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=545</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - What the accountability debate can teach us about grading</title><description>
		 
				 (12/3/2012) 
		 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:51:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=544</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - View video highlights from AMLE2012 in Portland</title><description>
		 (11/21/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2012 17:48:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=543</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Teacher Knowledge of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Middle School Students in South Texas</title><description>
		 (11/8/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:16:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=542</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Dru Tomlin named AMLE Director of Middle Level Services</title><description>
		 (10/19/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2012 13:00:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=541</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - AMLE2012 discounted registration extended until October 26! More than 400 sessions in 60 middle grades topics at the AMLE conference.</title><description>
		 (10/12/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 13:17:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=532</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - What makes a middle level student want to volunteer?</title><description>
		 (10/12/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:46:15 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=540</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Students benefit from alignment of assessment practices with Common Core </title><description>
		 (10/2/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:45:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=536</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Middle school teacher Nancy Poliseno celebrates a new school year while completing her term as AMLE president</title><description>
		 (10/1/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:52:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=535</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - "I Feel I'm Important": Successful Collaborative Teaching and Learning in a New Zealand Intermediate School</title><description>
		 (9/12/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:44:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=531</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Call for Editor: &lt;em&gt;Middle School Journal&lt;/em&gt;</title><description>
		 
				 (9/12/2012)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:44:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=506</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - New podcast from AMLE and Middle School Matters: Kristina Doubet shares ideas, tips on formative assessment.</title><description>
		 (9/10/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 17:44:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=530</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Executive Director Waidelich shares how it takes a team to help students transition to high school in this Education Week blog</title><description>
		 
				 (9/6/2012) 
		 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:33:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=528</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - New AMLE Research Summary: Formative Assessment Practices in Successful Middle Level Classrooms</title><description>
		 (9/5/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:02:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=525</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Skirting the Issue: Teachers' Experiences "Addressing Sexuality in Middle School Language Arts"</title><description>
		 (9/5/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:02:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=526</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - AMLE conference session details are now online. Plan your conference experience!</title><description>
		 (8/30/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:41:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=524</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Articles, education news, free resources, book excerpts, videos, and more. Sign up today to receive AMLE's &lt;em&gt;Middle Level iNSIDER!&lt;/em&gt;</title><description>
		 (8/27/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:29:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=522</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Have excellent knowledge/passion for middle grades? Apply to be our Director of Middle Level Services</title><description>
		 (8/15/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:41:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=523</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Knowledgeable about the AMLE-NCATE Standards? Become a Program Review Board member.</title><description>
		 (8/13/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Aug 2012 15:41:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=521</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Register online now for the AMLE 39th Annual Conference for Middle Level Education</title><description>
		 
				 (7/12/2012)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012 17:49:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=514</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - New podcast from AMLE and Middle School Matters: Todd Williamson shares ideas on introducing tech tools</title><description>
		 (6/25/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:24:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=520</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Video of congressional briefing on early warning indicators in middle grades</title><description>
		 (6/25/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:19:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=518</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - New &lt;em&gt;RMLE Online&lt;/em&gt; article: New Literacies and Emerging Technologies: Perspectives from U.S. and Chinese Middle Level Teachers</title><description>
		 (6/25/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:19:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=512</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Call for Editor: Research in Middle Level Education Online</title><description>
		 (6/25/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:17:46 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=519</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - New, free tool helps you identify students at risk of dropping out and monitor response to intervention</title><description>
		 (6/21/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:45:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=517</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Join us in Washington this Wednesday for a special briefing on early warning indicator systems</title><description>
		 (6/18/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:29:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=516</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - See your newly elected members of the AMLE Board of Trustees</title><description>
		 (6/4/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 18:30:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=515</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - AMLE Remembers Kathy Hunt-Ullock</title><description>
		 (5/22/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 12:47:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=513</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Know someone with a lifelong devotion to middle level education? Submit a nomination for the John H. Lounsbury Award.</title><description>
		 (5/21/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 19:22:59 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=508</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Preparing for a Different Kind of Middle Grades Classroom, AMLE blog post for Education Week</title><description>
		 (5/8/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 12:26:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=511</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Congratulations to the middle and high school students awarded the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards</title><description>
		 (5/7/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 19:39:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=510</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - AMLE's William Waidelich and Nancy Poliseno discuss motivating middle grades learners on Education Talk Radio</title><description>
		 (5/7/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 13:36:39 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=509</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The AMLE Board of Trustees election is open. Votes can be placed through May 4.</title><description>
		 (5/3/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2012 15:02:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=504</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Calif. middle school teacher, Rebecca Mieliwocki, is named 2012 Nat'l Teacher of the Year</title><description>
		 (4/23/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:06:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=507</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Help stop bullying now and raise funds for your own anti-bullying programs with the Million T-Shirt March - May 17, 2012.</title><description>
		 
				 (4/16/2012)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:32:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=490</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Educators invited to join NASA in launch of Space Shuttle Discovery in new mission to educate and inspire!</title><description>
		 (4/6/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:11:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=505</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Physics, color spinners, and a mission to Mercury--Free NASA webinars Apr-Jun</title><description>
		 (4/4/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:10:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=503</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Healthier Middle Schools: Everyone Can Help: Free tools for school wellness efforts</title><description>
		 (4/4/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:24:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=502</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Engaging Students...Dangling the Carrot, a message from AMLE Executive Director Waidelich</title><description>
		 (4/3/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:17:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=501</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - View AMLE's collection of bullying resources and links</title><description>
		 
				 (3/29/2012)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:05:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=500</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Call for Artwork:  AMLE is seeking student art to feature on the cover of Middle School Journal</title><description>
		 (3/28/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:58:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=494</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Honor an outstanding team by nominating them for a Teams That Make a Difference Award</title><description>
		 (3/16/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:01:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=499</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - What are you doing to ensure that our middle grades students have a voice in their education?</title><description>
		 (3/6/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:01:29 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=498</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The Education Challenge Grant encourages classroom innovation with computer and video games, applications due April 6</title><description>
		 (3/5/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:01:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=497</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Students learn important lessons about themselves through the critical exploration of race, class, and gender</title><description>
		 (3/5/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:01:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=496</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - National commission to raise the bar for educator preparation</title><description>
		 (2/29/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:00:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=495</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Read "Doing What's Best for the Middle Grades," from AMLE Executive Director Waidelich</title><description>
		 
				 (2/21/2012)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:00:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=492</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Submit a presentation proposal for the 2012 Annual Conference for Middle Level Education in Portland, Oregon. Deadline: March 2</title><description>
		 (2/29/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 19:23:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=480</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Featured &lt;em&gt;RMLE Online&lt;/em&gt; article: Middle Grades Literacy Coaching from the Coach's Perspective</title><description>
		 (2/21/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:25:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=493</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Seeking review of middle level teacher preparation standards draft</title><description>
		 
				 (2/8/2012) 
		 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:06:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=491</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Recognize an outstanding colleague who has made a difference for middle grades students. The deadline is March 9, 2012.</title><description>
		 (2/8/2012) 
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		 (2/1/2012) 
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		 (1/23/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:21:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=488</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Listen to AMLE on Education Talk Radio</title><description>
		 
				 (1/23/2012)   
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		 (1/17/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:25:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=486</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Report on Hispanic student achievement shows stark realities and challenges</title><description>
		 
				 (1/12/2012) 
		 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:59:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=485</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announces public review period for Science Standards, Third Edition</title><description>
		 
				 (1/11/2012) 
		 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:14:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=484</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - New food allergy policy guide published by the National School Boards Association</title><description>
		 
				 (1/10/2012)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=483</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - AMLE Research Summary: Professional Learning Communities</title><description>
		 (1/3/2012) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=482</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - &lt;em&gt;RMLE Online:&lt;/em&gt; The Effect of an Experiential Learning Program on Middle School Students' Motivation Toward Mathematics and Science</title><description>
		 (12/12/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:27:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=479</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - U.S. Department of Education releases analysis of state bullying laws and policies </title><description>
		 (12/8/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:27:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=478</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Nominate yourself or a colleague to serve on the AMLE Board of Trustees.</title><description>
		 (12/7/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 13:59:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=476</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Student video winners now available for viewing. </title><description>
		 
				 (11/21/2011) 
		 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:28:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=475</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Nominations are being accepted for the National Teachers Hall of Fame</title><description>
		 
				 (11/17/2011)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 19:53:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=474</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Watch a recap of the 2011 AMLE Conference in Louisville</title><description>
		 (11/17/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:26:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=473</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Secretary Duncan brings middle grades messages to thousands at AMLE Conference</title><description>
		 (11/16/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 19:20:08 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=472</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - AMLE Joins in Celebration of Blue Ribbon Schools</title><description>
		 (11/15/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:14:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=471</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Read what our student reporters had to say about the conference!</title><description>
		 
				 (11/14/2011) 
		 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:49:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=470</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Nominate a colleague for the AMLE Board of Trustees. Deadline: January 28, 2012</title><description>
		 (11/2/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:04:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=469</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Listen to AMLE on Education Talk Radio</title><description>
		 
				 (11/2/2011)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:50:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=463</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Register for the free webinar, Preventing Cyberbullying, October 26.</title><description>
		 (10/25/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:56:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=462</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - 2011 NAEP Reading &amp; Math Report Cards will be released via webinar November 1.</title><description>
		 (10/24/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:55:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=461</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Congratulations to middle school educators Seth Brown and Andrea McKenna, 2011 Milken Educator Award recipients</title><description>
		 (10/19/2011)  </description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:00:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=459</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Annual Conference Deadline Extended! Register by October 28 and save $100. Bring a group of 20 or more and register for only $99 each!</title><description>
		 (10/13/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:44:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=451</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Showcase Your Students: 3rd Annual NMSA/AMLE Annual Conference Video Contest</title><description>
		 
				 (9/29/2011)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:15:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=429</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Book your reservation by October 11, 2011 to take advantage of the special NMSA2011 conference housing rates.</title><description>
		 (9/20/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:14:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=450</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Alternative ways to fund attendance to NMSA/Association for Middle Level Education's 38th Annual Conference &amp; Exhibit. (PDF)</title><description>
		 (9/20/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:11:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=440</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA2011 general session speaker wins royal title</title><description>
		 (9/19/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:42:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=449</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - AMLE and 15 other education associations support plan to invest in education</title><description>
		 (9/12/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:24:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=448</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Taking the Pulse: White House Plan to Reform NCLB</title><description>
		 (9/8/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:23:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=447</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Visit and participate in the NMSA/AMLE Conference Connections page.</title><description>
		 (9/7/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:47:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=446</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Hundreds of conference sessions in 60 topic areas. View NMSA2011 sessions by job category, subject, or presenter.</title><description>
		 (9/6/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:48:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=445</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Data from two national surveys supports middle school concept as key factor in highly successful middle schools.</title><description>
		 (8/22/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:50:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=443</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NBPTS announces public review period for Physical Education Standards</title><description>
		 (8/22/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:49:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=444</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Sign up today to receive AMLE's &lt;em&gt;Middle Level Insider.&lt;/em&gt; The free monthly e-newsletter featuring middle level specific content.</title><description>
		 (8/15/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:49:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=441</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA/AMLE Board member, Mike Muir, appears with TrueCare on Lifetime television’s The Balancing Act.</title><description>
		 (8/5/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:48:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=437</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Visit the new AMLE Facebook page and become a fan today.</title><description>
		 (8/15/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:48:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=439</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Listen to AMLE on Education Talk Radio (mp3)</title><description>
		 (7/29/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:48:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=438</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Featured &lt;em&gt;RMLE Online&lt;/em&gt; article: Confirming a Middle Grades Leadership Model and Instrument</title><description>
		 (6/23/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 20:31:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=390</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Taking the Pulse: Arts Education Plays Key Role in School Reform (PDF)</title><description>
		 (6/20/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:22:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=436</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Invitation to Middle Level Education Congressional Briefing. June 22, 2011. (PDF)</title><description>
		 (6/15/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:33:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=435</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA Announces New Executive Director</title><description>
		 (6/9/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:35:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=434</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Members vote for name change to the Association for Middle Level Education</title><description>
		 (6/8/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:15:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=433</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA is seeking professionals to serve as coaches, consultants, and facilitators.</title><description>
		 (6/1/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:20:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=432</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA named a finalist in American Business Awards</title><description>
		 (5/25/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 20:18:21 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=431</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA and 15 other education associations call for regulatory relief prior to ESEA reauthorization</title><description>
		 
				 (5/25/2011)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 12:48:27 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=430</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Success in the Middle Act - Take action now! </title><description>
		 (4/20/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:44:50 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=427</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Beyoncé featured in the Let's Move! Flash Workout - Register, view the video, get students ready!</title><description>
		 (4/20/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 13:43:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=418</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Success in the Middle Act introduced.</title><description>
		 (4/15/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:28:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=426</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - &lt;em&gt;Taking the Pulse:&lt;/em&gt; International Summit Promotes World-Class Teaching Force</title><description>
		 (4/15/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:22:41 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=425</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - &lt;em&gt;Taking the Pulse:&lt;/em&gt; Student Achievement Rising in Grade 8; Racial, Gender, Ethnic Gaps Widen at Advanced Levels</title><description>
		 (4/15/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:21:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=424</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA Meets with U.S. Department of Education</title><description>
		 (4/7/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:19:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=423</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The NMSA Election opens April 7-8.  Members will receive an e-mail with ballot information.</title><description>
		 (4/7/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:18:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=422</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Taking the Pulse: Obama's 2012 Education Budget</title><description>
		 (3/15/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:18:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=420</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA announces the launch of a national search for executive director. (PDF)</title><description>
		 (3/22/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:31:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=421</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - My First Six Months as an NMSA Board of Trustees Member</title><description>
		 (3/14/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:48:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=419</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Now available, a free downloadable study guide for &lt;em&gt;This We Believe&lt;/em&gt; (PDF).</title><description>
		 (2/22/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 20:19:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=417</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA is accepting presentation proposals for the 2011 Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. Applications must be submitted by March 4.</title><description>
		 (2/22/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:27:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=407</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Attend the annual Schools to Watch conference, June 23–25, Washington D.C.</title><description>
		 (2/18/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2011 20:51:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=416</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - A school that celebrates accomplishments creates pride and motivates all associated with it to greater performance.</title><description>
		 (2/16/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:22:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=415</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA collaborators on Middle School Math and Science Portal (MSP2) win science prize for Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears.</title><description>
		 (2/3/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:21:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=414</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Congratulations to NMSA author Sally Clark, recipient of the Gruhn-Long-Melton Award. </title><description>
		 (2/1/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:06:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=413</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - End name calling. Participate in No Name-Calling Week, January 24-28, 2011.</title><description>
		 (1/24/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:21:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=408</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The United States Education Dashboard shows progress in the U.S. toward having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.</title><description>
		 (1/24/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:21:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=412</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA is seeking candidates for the Teams That Make a Difference Award and Distinguished Educator Award.</title><description>
		 (1/24/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:01:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=411</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Common Sense Media offers parents, educators, and students free materials that help kids become responsible digital citizens.</title><description>
		 (1/24/2011) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:00:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=410</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Applications for the US Department of Education’s Teaching Ambassador Fellowship are now available online. </title><description>
		 
				 (1/6/2011) 
		 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 14:45:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=409</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA on The Balancing Act Television Show</title><description>
		 (12/10/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:28:44 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=405</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Dr. Betty Greene-Bryant named NMSA Senior Director of Professional Services</title><description>
		 (11/23/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 16:20:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=404</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Watch The Balancing Act on Lifetime Television on December 7 to see experts from NMSA.  </title><description>
		 
				 (12/6/2010)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:42:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=403</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Tune in to Lifetime TV, The Balancing Act, on November 30 to hear NMSA friend Chris Toy discuss technology in schools.</title><description>
		 (11/29/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:42:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=401</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Nominate a colleague to serve on the NMSA Board of Trustees.</title><description>
		 (11/23/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:38:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=395</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Join the Day of Blogging for Real Education Reform - Nov 22</title><description>
		  (11/19/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:19:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=402</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - A recap of events at NMSA2010 in Baltimore. </title><description>
		 (11/11/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 15:09:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=399</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Engage your students with this free online gaming simulation of the three branches of government</title><description>
		 (11/9/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Nov 2010 16:13:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=398</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Principal Yvonne Rambo to receive Distinguished Educator Award.</title><description>
		 
				 (11/1/2010)   
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 16:17:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=397</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - President Obama addresses bullying</title><description>
		 (10/28/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:44:13 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=396</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Two NMSA member schools receive national character award.</title><description>
		 (10/21/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 20:38:20 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=394</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Apply for the 2011 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Deadline: November 1.</title><description>
		 (10/14/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:38:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=393</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Complementary Registration to NMSA Annual Conference, November 4-6, 2010, Baltimore, MD</title><description>
		 (10/13/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:22:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=391</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA's 2nd annual Student Video Contest presented by NMSA and SchoolTube. Deadline is October 18th.</title><description>
		 (9/8/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 19:03:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=381</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA2010 Housing is Closing Soon! Rates up to $100 off lowest internet rates available, filling fast.</title><description>
		 (9/27/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:38:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=387</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Join NMSA and the Pearson Foundation in support of the Million Voice Project.  Registration open through December 5, 2010.</title><description>
		 (9/24/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:04:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=386</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Month of the Young Adolescent partner offering grants for one-day travel experiences in October. Apply now!</title><description>
		 (9/23/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:20:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=385</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA congratulates the 2010 Blue Ribbon schools.</title><description>
		 (9/15/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:10:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=384</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Help your students fight harassment with this free film on teaching tolerance.</title><description>
		 (9/15/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:09:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=383</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA member named best middle school principal in U.S.</title><description>
		 (9/15/20110) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:20:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=382</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Featured RMLE Online article: Looking Back at Their Futures: Preservice Middle Level Teachers' Examination of Past Educational Experiences</title><description>
		 (9/1/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:56:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=380</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The NMSA election for president-elect is now open.</title><description>
		 (8/27/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:19:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=379</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The PDK/Gallup Poll, just released, reveals public opinion on public schools.</title><description>
		 (8/25/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:23:33 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=377</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Apply for a $1000 service learning grant. Deadline: October 15.</title><description>
		 (8/25/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:09:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=376</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Nine states named to receive $3.4B in Race to the Top grants.</title><description>
		 (8/24/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:08:07 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=375</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA2010 conference sessions are now online. View sessions by job category, subject, or presenter.</title><description>
		 (8/23/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:30:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=373</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Lawrence (KS) redesigns middle schools </title><description>
		 (8/16/2010)  
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:45:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=371</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Join the Facebook Discussion! What do you think? Middle grades kids comprise a large number of ADD diagnoses. Are kids just more distracted?</title><description>
		 (8/16/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:44:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=370</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - National Board for Professional Teaching Standards announces public review period for Middle Childhood Generalist Standards</title><description>
		 (8/11/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:43:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=369</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Major education associations call for rigorous and fair school accountability systems</title><description>
		 (8/10/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:42:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=368</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Columbus returns to middle school model</title><description>
		 (8/10/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 13:42:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=367</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA remembers Dr. Thaddeus Dumas.</title><description>
		 (8/5/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:37:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=366</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Sign up to receive &lt;em&gt;What's New from NMSA&lt;/em&gt;, a monthly e-mail newsletter about upcoming events and new products and services from NMSA.</title><description>
		 (7/27/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:54:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=365</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA2011 - 38th Annual Conference &amp; Exhibit</title><description>
		 Louisville, Kentucky 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:25:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=102</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA2012 - 39th Annual Conference &amp; Exhibit</title><description>
		 Portland, Oregon 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:55:17 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=103</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Maryland Leadership Series - Instructional Time and Organizational Structure</title><description>
		 Baltimore, Maryland 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:52:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=101</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Maryland Leadership Series - Disciplinary Literacy</title><description>
		 Annapolis, Maryland 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:50:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=100</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Maryland Leadership Series - The Critical Middle</title><description>
		 Baltimore, Maryland 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:49:28 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=99</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Featured &lt;em&gt;RMLE Online&lt;/em&gt; article: A Longitudinal Investigation of Young Adolescents' Self-Concepts in the Middle Grades</title><description>
		 (6/8/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:31:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=361</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Give Your Students the Gift of Travel—Apply for a National Youth Day Out</title><description>
		 (6/1/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:29:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=364</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Mathematics Improvement Toolkit webinars cover critical issues in supporting adolescent students learn mathematics concepts.</title><description>
		 (5/26/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010 15:27:01 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=363</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Teachers and teacher education students are invited to participate in a study of what teachers need to know to teach effectively.</title><description>
		 (5/19/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 14:05:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=362</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The SYTA Youth Foundation is accepting applications for a classroom essay contest.</title><description>
		 (5/14/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 18:29:48 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=360</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Read the report from the White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity outlining 70 specific recommendations.</title><description>
		 (5/14/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 May 2010 12:58:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=359</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Nominations are now being accepted for the &lt;em&gt;Teammate of the Year Award presented by the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation.&lt;/em&gt;</title><description>
		 (5/13/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 17:44:25 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=358</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA announces new executive director.</title><description>
		 (5/10/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 15:07:26 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=353</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - &lt;em&gt;New NMSA Voucher:&lt;/em&gt; Use your year-end school funds by purchasing an NMSA Voucher good for any event or product.</title><description>
		 (5/10/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 15:07:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=356</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Take part in the development of a free virtual Global Education Conference, organized by the folks at Classroom 2.0.</title><description>
		 (5/10/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 19:33:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=355</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Swanson named next &lt;em&gt;RMLE Online&lt;/em&gt; editor.</title><description>
		 (5/6/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 18:28:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=354</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA and NFHS collaborate to develop curriculum for middle school coaches.</title><description>
		 (5/7/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 13:59:09 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=352</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Top ten youth volunteers for 2010 announced.</title><description>
		 (5/7/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 12:55:31 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=351</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - &lt;em&gt;Just Announced!&lt;/em&gt; NMSA2010 Keynote Speakers: Cal Ripken, Jr. &amp; Bill Ripken, and Benjamin Carson, M.D.</title><description>
		 (4/27/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:06:30 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=349</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA2010 website now has details about ticketed workshops, action labs, and school visits. Online individual registration is also available.</title><description>
		 (4/22/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:17:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=346</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Featured &lt;em&gt;RMLE Online&lt;/em&gt; article: Impact of Literacy Influences and Perceived Reading Ability on Self-Rated Health of Students</title><description>
		 (4/14/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:35:53 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=341</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Facebook best practices for educators, particularly when it involves the safety of their students.</title><description>
		 (4/13/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=344</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Press Release: Leading Education Associations Raise Concerns about Federal Focus on Competitive Grant Programs</title><description>
		 (4/7/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 19:25:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=345</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Middle Level Essentials Conference &amp; Ninth Grade Academy registration deadline extended until April 16!</title><description>
		 (4/1/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:39:40 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=343</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Celebrate National Environmental Education Week, April 11-17, by planning activities and lessons for your students.</title><description>
		 (3/23/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:28:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=342</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NCTM: Scholarships for prospective secondary school teachers of math.</title><description>
		 (3/19/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:53:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=340</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The Obama Administration has released its blueprint for revising the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).</title><description>
		 (3/18/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:16:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=339</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Secretary Duncan releases application for $650 million to support innovation.</title><description>
		 (3/8/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:16:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=338</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA joins other leading organizations in support of new middle grades research.</title><description>
		 (3/4/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:53:14 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=336</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - U.S. Department of Education announced Race to the Top finalists.</title><description>
		 (3/4/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:52:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=337</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Learn more about Grad Nation from NMSA's partner organization, America's Promise Alliance.</title><description>
		 (3/2/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:46:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=334</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - EdSource Study: Gaining Ground in the Middle Grades: Why Some Schools Do Better</title><description>
		 (3/2/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:45:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=332</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - For members to share with families: &lt;em&gt;The Family Connection&lt;/em&gt; cautions parents about middle schoolers that seem older.</title><description>
		 (2/26/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:45:42 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=333</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Nominate a colleague for the NMSA Distinguished Educator Award. Deadline for nominations: March 15, 2010</title><description>
		 (2/24/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:44:37 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=331</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Has your school recently re-evaluated and redesigned report cards? Join the discussion on MSP2.</title><description>
		 (2/22/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:44:12 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=335</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Is your hometown one of the best communities for young people?</title><description>
		 (2/19/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:13:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=330</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Turn off your school's lights for Earth Hour and sign up your school or organization.</title><description>
		 (2/17/2010) 
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		 (1/21/2010) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:19:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=328</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Check out world-class, digital STEM resources, and engage with more than 600 middle grades educators at MSP2.</title><description>
		 (1/20/2010) 
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		 (1/14/2010) 
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		 (1/2/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:30:54 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=325</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Schools of Success STEM specific service-learning grant deadline nearing (PDF). Intents to apply are due January 8, 2010</title><description>
		 (12/18/2009) 
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		 (12/17/2009) 
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		 (12/16/2009) 
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		 (12/8/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:15:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=318</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The level and type of parental involvement, as perceived by adolescents, is correlated with adolescent psychological well-being.</title><description>
		 (12/8/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:15:19 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=321</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - MSP2, the Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways project, has been nominated for an EduBlog award. Register your vote today!</title><description>
		 (12/8/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:23:45 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=320</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Ideas for supporting the aspirations of Latino students transitioning to high school.</title><description>
		 (12/8/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:30:02 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=319</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Tristin Koch and her 8th Grade Social Studies class at Drake Middle School in Arvada, Colorado, won a class trip to Washington, D.C.</title><description>
		 (12/8/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:27:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=317</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA2010 - 37th Annual Conference &amp; Exhibit </title><description>
		 Baltimore, Maryland 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:11:55 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=97</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - National Middle School Association and America's Promise Alliance announce ten, $1,000 Saving Our Futures grant winners.</title><description>
		 (11/23/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:58:43 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=316</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - This We Know: NMSA Washington Update—Key Legislation Introduced</title><description>
		 (11/23/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:38:03 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=315</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Do you know of a school that has significantly changed for the better? Nominate them for a National School Change Award.</title><description>
		 (11/23/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:03:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=314</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The National Youth Leadership Council has joined NMSA as a Month of the Young Adolescent partner!</title><description>
		 (11/16/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:35:35 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=313</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Project Red is conducting a survey to analyze what’s working in technology-transformed schools and to show how technology can save money.</title><description>
		 (11/1/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:58 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=312</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The U.S. Census Bureau has developed the "2010 Census: It's About Us" program, a free K–12 standards-specific curriculum for schools.</title><description>
		 (10/30/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:17:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=277</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Request a partner class in another country! Register before October 31.</title><description>
		 (10/27/2009) 
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		 (10/20/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 20:15:52 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=308</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Month of the Young Adolescent: Submit student artwork for national recognition. Entries due March 12</title><description>
		 (10/20/2009) 
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		 (10/15/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:10:24 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=306</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season</title><description>
		 (10/13/09) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:39:23 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=305</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - 2010 Habitat for Humanity Teacher Fellows Program</title><description>
		 (10/7/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:56:56 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=304</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Service-Learning: The Time is Now</title><description>
		 (10/2/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:39:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=303</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Special NMSA09 housing rates end Oct. 5, 2009. Make your reservations today.</title><description>
		  (9/24/2009) 
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</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:29:47 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=300</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and NMSA announce Healthy Choices, Healthy Children grant award program.</title><description>
		 
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		 (9/15/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:36:49 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=287</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - An action research intervention showed findings supporting student academic improvement.</title><description>
		 (9/10/2009) 
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		 (9/8/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:40:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=296</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - President Barack Obama will deliver a national address to the students of America. 9/8, 12 p.m. ET</title><description>
		 
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</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:23:57 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=295</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA is seeking student videos to feature at the NMSA Annual Conference. Deadline: October 5. </title><description>
		 (9/1/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:00:38 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=292</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Secretary Duncan and others announced new recommendations for schools in the event of flu outbreak.</title><description>
		 
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</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:59:04 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=290</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The Indiana DOE has approved a waiver for all middle schools to allow for staff attendance at NMSA09</title><description>
		 (6/23/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:58:36 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=283</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - The State Farm Youth Advisory Board are accepting grant applications until October 2, 2009.</title><description>
		 (8/5/2009)  Issue areas include driver safety, environmental responsibility, financial literacy...</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:57:32 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=289</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - $aving Our Futures: free online financial responsibility program for young people.</title><description>
		 (8/20/2009) 
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		 (7/31/2009) 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:56:10 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=288</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - MSP2 discussions cover a range of topics.</title><description>
		 (7/14/2009) 
		 Topics include middle school STEM courses, problem-based learning, citizen sci...</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:51:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=280</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - A new report by Dr. Robert Balfanz looks at the role of middle grades in dropout prevention</title><description>
		 (4/28/2009) 
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		 Whistler, BC, Canada 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:45:51 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=96</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Institute for Middle Level Leadership</title><description>
		 Williamsburg, Virginia 
</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:44:16 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=95</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Middle Level Summit</title><description>The New York State Middle School Association summit, August 13–14, will feature diverse education or...</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 18:53:11 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=286</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - NMSA is now on Twitter</title><description>For everyone who uses Twitter, you can now follow NMSA News and Headlines @Twitter.  http://twitter....</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:01:06 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=281</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Get connected, visit NMSA09 Conference Connections</title><description>A new online feature that extends the rich experience of the annual conference beyond the three days...</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:40:22 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=279</guid></item><item><title>News and Headlines - Landmark National Service Legislation Signed</title><description>President Obama signed into law a sweeping expansion of national service that will engage millions o...</description><link>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 19:09:34 GMT</pubDate><guid>http://amle.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=276</guid></item></channel></rss>