Starting a new job or moving to a new city can spark a mix of excitement and dread—an emotional cocktail familiar to many adults. For young adolescents, the leap from elementary to middle school can stir similar unease, amplified by lockers, shifting schedules, and the social shuffle of new peers. Over the past decade, I’ve
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In a recent episode of the Middle School Walk and Talk podcast, hosts Jessica McGuire and Phyllis Fagell welcomed Darrin Peppard, a self-described “recovering high school principal” and leadership coach, for a candid conversation about his journey in education and the evolving role of school leaders. What began as an accidental detour into middle school
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In the latest episode of the Middle School Walk and Talk podcast, hosts Jessica McGuire and Phyllis Fagell sit down with Clay Cook, Chief Development Officer at CharacterStrong, to discuss strategies for better supporting students through social-emotional learning (SEL) and behavior management. With his diverse background as a former university professor, middle school math teacher,
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The ballroom at the Hilton Hawaiian Village buzzed with energy as more than 650 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders filled the space. They had traveled to Honolulu from across the state—some even flying in that morning from neighboring islands—for the second annual Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) Middle Level Student Leadership Summit. Designed “by and
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Last fall I was asked to deliver remarks to inspire future middle grades teachers related to the theme, “Navigating the Educational Landscape: A Roadmap for Future Educators.” How could I resist? I am a former seventh-grade geography teacher and a proud, map-loving, geography nerd. It’s true! I read maps for fun, and I can’t put
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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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