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AMLE Announces “Bring a District Leader for Free” Program at AMLE25

AMLE is excited to introduce a new opportunity at AMLE25: The 52nd Annual Conference for Middle Level Education—our “Bring Your District Leader for Free” initiative! Under the 2025 conference theme, Middle Level Education at a Crossroads, AMLE25 will be a transformative experience that reinforces the pivotal role of middle grades in shaping student success. This

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Transforming Learning: How West Clermont Middle School’s Innovation & Media Center Inspires Creativity and Collaboration

At West Clermont Middle School, the Innovation & Media Center, powered by the AMLE Successful Middle School Grant, has become a beacon of creativity, collaboration, and STEM exploration. This vibrant hub is redefining how students learn, create, and connect, offering a compelling model for schools eager to inspire similar transformations. A Hub of Innovation Takes

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Belonging Club Flex: An Innovative Framework for Cultivating a Sense of Belonging at School

“Until their sense of belonging is secure, middle schoolers will not reach anything close to their full potential. Without belonging, most won’t feel safe enough to bring out their gifts, to experiment with their identity to find what is authentic to them, or to take the risks and apply the energy needed to reach their

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AMLE Celebrates the 2025 Adult Advocate Awardees

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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Increasing Representation of Minority Students in STEM Fields Through Multi-Generational Mentoring and Real-World Learning

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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High School is Too Late to Start the Career Conversation.

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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AMLE Celebrates Inaugural Schools of Distinction

AMLE recognized its inaugural class of Schools of Distinction earlier this month, in conjunction with the organization’s 49th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. The twelve schools were selected for their fervent commitment to implementing the essential attributes and characteristics of successful middle grades schools. In addition to being celebrated during a special awards ceremony, each

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Reimagining School – What should it look like and who is it for?

Cornelius Minor and Kass Minor help #AMLE22 attendees find their bottom lines as educators Cornelius and Kass Minor believe that kids don’t just learn in school. They become. It’s an attitude reflective of what we know about middle grades best practice, making them the perfect keynoters for #AMLE22 and our return to in-person conference. We

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