In a recent episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire welcomed Patrick Green, a former middle school teacher and current digital wellness expert, to discuss the growing challenges of managing technology use in schools and at home. As devices become increasingly integrated into the lives of young people, educators
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN — November 8, 2024 — The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) is proud to announce the winners of the Snapshot Poster Contest from the AMLE24 Annual Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee. This year’s contest, which featured nearly 70 innovative presentations, highlighted the creativity and dedication of middle school educators
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This is the third in our series on navigating the 2024 election in our schools from Jen Cort. Be sure to also check out part one, 5 decisions to make now, and part 2, starting from shared values and routines. Navigating political discussions in the classroom, especially during election seasons, presents unique challenges for educators.
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Artificial intelligence (AI)—a concept most of us knew little about just two years ago—has now become a major topic of discussion. Schools are adding AI policies to handbooks, while teachers are experimenting with it in their classrooms. As with any new technology, AI comes with both advantages and challenges, including practical and ethical considerations. The
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This is the second in a three-part article series on preparing for the 2024 election in our middle school classrooms. You can read part one here and look for the final installment later this fall. Need more support tackling difficult conversations with students? Explore Jen Cort’s book, Help Us Begin, available from AMLE. As we
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Funding will support creative scheduling initiative and future-focused innovation center The AMLE Foundation Fund has selected South View Middle School in Edina, MN and West Clermont Middle School in Batavia, OH as the inaugural recipients of its Successful Middle School Grant. That AMLE Foundation Fund established the grant in 2023 to provide funding to educators
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