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”
How Site Visits Have Continued Our Focus On Professional Development As principal of South View Middle School in Edina, Minnesota, I’m proud that our school has been selected as the first AMLE School of Distinction from Minnesota and has also achieved recognition as a National Banner Unified Champion School. These distinctions reflect South View’s progressive
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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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The research compares perceptions of how middle schools meet young adolescent needs across community groups For immediate release. April 23, 2024 In an exciting next step for AMLE’s Successful Middle School Research Project, Dr. Sarah Pennington presented new research findings during this month’s American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting. Held this year in Philadelphia,
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Research is clear that family engagement in middle school is essential for student success. Yet it sometimes feels like schools and families are more divided than ever. Middle school leaders must build stronger partnerships that help both constituencies achieve their shared goal: success for the whole student. In celebration of Middle Level Education Month #MLEM,
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Strong leadership is essential to a successful middle school. This statement may seem obvious, but a leader who possesses the unique skillset to lead from the middle can be easy to take for granted. In fact, decades of research tell us that middle grades leadership is so essential that it’s included as the third pillar
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