“Bless your heart.” “I’m so sorry!” “Why?” If you’re a middle grades educator, it’s likely you’ve heard one of these reactions when you tell someone your profession. It’s not uncommon for people to recount negative memories from their own time as a middle schooler or bemoan, “kids these days.” Even though 10–15-year-olds are experiencing the
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A conversation with Stephanie Patton, 2024 Chair of the AMLE Board of Trustees On January 1, Area Superintendent Stephanie Patton assumed the role of Chair of the AMLE Board of Trustees. As the first superintendent to lead the Association, she brings a unique perspective to the role during pivotal time as the organization’s growing membership
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For Immediate Release Columbus, OH – Jeanneine Jones, Ed.D., Professor Emeritus at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, NC, is the recipient of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) John H. Lounsbury Award for Distinguished Service in Middle Level Education. The highest honor offered by AMLE, the award was established to
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Columbus, OH — Wednesday, August 16, 2023 For Immediate Release The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) announced that eleven schools have been named 2023 AMLE Schools of Distinction. The recipient schools are: Brambleton Middle School, Ashburn, VA Farmwell Station Middle School, Ashburn, VA Gilbert Middle School, Gilbert, Iowa Kamehameha Schools, Kapālama, Hawai’i Mayfield Middle
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As Middle Level Education Month draws to a close, I write to thank you, once again, for being fierce advocates for young adolescents. I have loved working together to draw attention to the importance of the middle grades years over this past month. Our theme of The Empowered Student emphasized what is possible when we
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We’re hiring! Join Team AMLE and be a part of our mission. Director of Professional Development Position Description Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2023. The Director of Professional Development will report to the CEO and serve as a staff middle level education knowledgebase and oversee AMLE’s professional development strategy, including on-site professional development
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