In the latest episode of the Middle School Walk and Talk podcast, hosts Jessica McGuire and Phyllis Fagell sit down with Clay Cook, Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong, to discuss strategies for better supporting students through social-emotional learning (SEL) and behavior management. With his diverse background as a former university professor, middle school math teacher,
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The ballroom at the Hilton Hawaiian Village buzzed with energy as more than 650 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders filled the space. They had traveled to Honolulu from across the state—some even flying in that morning from neighboring islands—for the second annual Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) Middle Level Student Leadership Summit. Designed “by and
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Why Middle School: Challenging an Outdated Paradigm with a New Approach The model has remained steady for decades: wait until kids are juniors or seniors in high school to get them thinking seriously about what education-to-career pathways they may want to pursue after graduation. But let’s put ourselves in the shoes of a high school
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Approximately 1.35 million Muslim children attend school in the United States, and this population is growing. However, because Muslims currently represent only a small percentage of the total U.S. population, they may be overlooked or misunderstood by people from other religious or cultural backgrounds. In fact, a 2021 survey found that more than 50% of
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Teaching can often feel like a solitary endeavor. Community and collaboration are essential to our success. In honor of this Middle Level Education Month’s theme, as members of the AMLE Teacher Leaders Committee we would like to “shine a light” on how the committee has contributed to our professional growth and satisfaction and empower others
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Last fall I was asked to deliver remarks to inspire future middle grades teachers related to the theme, “Navigating the Educational Landscape: A Roadmap for Future Educators.” How could I resist? I am a former seventh-grade geography teacher and a proud, map-loving, geography nerd. It’s true! I read maps for fun, and I can’t put
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