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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Approximately 1.35 million Muslim children attend school in the United States, and this population is growing. However, because Muslims currently represent only a small percentage of the total U.S. population, they may be overlooked or misunderstood by people from other religious or cultural backgrounds. In fact, a 2021 survey found that more than 50% of
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Teaching can often feel like a solitary endeavor. Community and collaboration are essential to our success. In honor of this Middle Level Education Month’s theme, as members of the AMLE Teacher Leaders Committee we would like to “shine a light” on how the committee has contributed to our professional growth and satisfaction and empower others
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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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I’m out of the classroom working with teachers and principals right now, but I still wake up occasionally in moderate panic in the middle of the night worried about a lesson finishing too soon, the class dissolves into chaos, and I’m fired. How weirdly that has seeped into my teacher bones. Some educators and cognitive
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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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