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Key Features of Effective Reading Intervention for Middle School Students

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Today’s middle schools are energetic, dynamic environments, as administrators and teachers strive to incorporate the range of abilities of their students into the increasing demands of advanced curriculum in all subject areas. As I’ve traveled around the country talking with teachers about their classroom experiences, I’ve noticed that many teachers who work with middle school

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Five Ethical Considerations to Keep in Mind Before Using AI In Your Classroom

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As teacher leaders, we are excited about the many ways that AI can support student engagement and deepen learning. We also advocate a healthy amount of caution. Before you set students loose in an AI world full of helpful and exciting tools, it is important to note its current drawbacks and implement explicit lessons to

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10 Ways Students Can Authentically Use AI For Deep Learning

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The article image is titled, “Mother Earth Goddess Who Protects the Oceans,” and was created by grade 8 students at Vientiane International School using Poe.com as part of a unit on SDG 13 – Climate Action. Students want to be content creators, not content consumers, and the “sit and get” teaching approach can no longer

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The Ripple Effect: Rethinking Middle School Student Leadership

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Recent research shows that a sense of school belonging has been on a steady decline1 and that social isolation, bullying, and stress remain at the forefront of parents’ worries about their children’s well-being2. The growing mental health crisis among youth demands that those of us who work with and care about young people learn to

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Prevention Is Key at AMLE50: Notice. Talk. Act.® at School

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The old adage is that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” But when it comes to applying that lesson in the classroom, teachers and school staff might be hesitant to implement preventative measures, or might even ask themselves: “Why worry about discussing behavioral health issues that students may not be concerned

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Why Should You Get a Master’s in Educational Leadership?

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Gain the knowledge today and lead tomorrow. If you are a licensed teacher who wants to make an impact on students’ lives in your local district, earning your Master’s in Educational Leadership program could be the right path for you.  You’ll have the opportunity to learn about educational policies, curriculum, and rules and regulations that

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