In a thriving middle school, every student benefits from the guidance of a dedicated adult advocate. Research highlights that students with a trusted advocate at school show increased engagement, are less likely to engage in or experience bullying, and are more inclined to make positive choices. Each day, countless advocates—teachers, administrators, school counselors, coaches, and
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AMLE has teamed up with American Student Assistance to offer a monthly Career Connections Corner to share exciting and relevant research, resources, and case studies on career exploration in the middle grades. This month, we’re featuring a new study that highlights the positive impact of youth mentoring on increasing minority students’ interest in STEM and
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It was our June Celebration, Community School’s culminating end-of-year event and graduation for our eighth graders. One of these students had entered my advisory group four years prior as a quiet and reserved “tween” new to the middle school. At first, I knew little about her interests and family and worked to break down her
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With the end of the school year in sight, it’s time to focus on the students stepping into and out of our middle school communities. That’s why AMLE is declaring April Middle School Transitions Month. These pivotal years bring big changes for young adolescents, but with the right support, your school can help them not
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Starting a new job or moving to a new city can spark a mix of excitement and dread—an emotional cocktail familiar to many adults. For young adolescents, the leap from elementary to middle school can stir similar unease, amplified by lockers, shifting schedules, and the social shuffle of new peers. Over the past decade, I’ve
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In a recent episode of AMLE’s Walk and Talk Podcast, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire welcomed Brian Rickert and Katie Laird, a principal + assistant principal team from Trumbull, Connecticut, who are redefining middle school leadership with their innovative, collaborative approach. Leading a school of approximately 800 students, this duo ditches the traditional “divide
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