The Successful Middle School Book Cover

Rooted in decades of research, the 5th edition of AMLE’s landmark position paper offers a set of five attributes and eighteen characteristics that define successful middle grades schools.

The text and accompany book study for teams explores a robust framework for creating the learning environments that all young adolescents deserve.

The Successful Middle School Assessment

Driven by research-based exemplars, AMLE’s holistic school assessment helps gauge your implementation of middle grades best practices. Led by an AMLE coach, schools receive a comprehensive report that includes analysis, recommendations, and actionable next steps.

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A recognition and continuous improvement program that is open to any school, anywhere in the world, that educates students aged 10-15. Schools are be supported with AMLE resources and celebrated for their commitment to the best practices outlined in The Successful Middle School: This We Believe.

Building Independence in Young Adolescents through Executive Functioning Skills

Building Independence in Young Adolescents through Executive Functioning Skills

Imagine asking students to locate the article you handed them yesterday. One student opens a binder, turns to a color-coded tab, and finds it in fifteen seconds. A classmate takes three minutes to find the right binder, with crumpled papers sticking out in every direction. Both students might be able to read and understand the

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Beyond Efficiency: How Educators Can Use AI to Foster Creativity, Community, and Curiosity

Beyond Efficiency: How Educators Can Use AI to Foster Creativity, Community, and Curiosity

When Jordan Mroziak talks about artificial intelligence in education, he doesn’t start with algorithms or automation. He starts with art. A former music technology major turned educator and researcher, Mroziak has spent his career exploring how technology can support, not replace, the deeply human elements of learning. “I’ve always been interested in how we can

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Reframing the DEI Narrative: Finding Common Ground with Parents in the Middle School Philosophy

Reframing the DEI Narrative: Finding Common Ground with Parents in the Middle School Philosophy

I recently read about a proposed state law in Texas called the F.U.R.R.I.E.S. Act, where public schools were prohibited from providing litter boxes for their students who have identified as “furries.” My initial thoughts were “What in the world is going on in Texas?”  As I looked further into the story, I discovered that the

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Become an AMLE Member

AMLE is the only international organization of its kind for middle school educators, serving as the go-to source for peer-reviewed research, best practice, and professional development. We invite you to join our community of more than 35,000 educators and discover what’s possible when middle school educators support each other with a shared vision of success.