Since the concept of the “middle school” model emerged in the 1960s, when educators recognized that young adolescents required a different approach than either elementary or high school could provide, the structure of middle school schedules has been a topic of ongoing research and discussion. The key question remains: what makes a great middle school
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Middle school career exploration is often defined as a journey of self-discovery that helps students hone in on their strengths and interests and identify career possibilities that are both financially rewarding and personally meaningful. Early and intentional career guidance is key, as kids begin to foreclose career opportunities for themselves if they don’t have intentional
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In a recent episode of the Middle School Walk and Talk podcast, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire discuss school culture and leadership with award-winning principal and best-selling author Jimmy Casas. Listen to the podcast episode now, or enjoy the recap of five key takeaways here: Revisiting the Interview Chair: Casas introduced the “Interview Chair”
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In The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, we learn that interdisciplinary teaming is “a signature component” of a middle school (p. 51). The benefits of these smaller groups of students within a larger school include easing the transition from elementary to middle school and helping students feel a sense of belonging. However, creating a
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At Mayfield Middle School, as we sought to create personalized and more meaningful learning experiences for our students, we realized that a typical, traditional schedule was not always conducive to the types of learning experiences we wanted to create. Teachers had great ideas for projects and practices that would incorporate more critical thinking, communication, and
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As we step into 2025, we’re turning our focus to the future by making January Middle School Master Schedule Month at AMLE. Based on your feedback, we’ll spotlight critical middle school topics each month, starting with master scheduling, and equip you with the resources you need to succeed. Here are the top five highlights for
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