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
Why Middle School: Challenging an Outdated Paradigm with a New Approach The model has remained steady for decades: wait until kids are juniors or seniors in high school to get them thinking seriously about what education-to-career pathways they may want to pursue after graduation. But let’s put ourselves in the shoes of a high school
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AMLE is soliciting input from the middle level education community as it prepares the publish the 6th edition of its foundational position paper on best practice in the middle grades, The Successful Middle School: This We Believe. First published in 1982, and most recently updated with the 2020 5th edition, the text is recognized as
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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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Let’s play! How many middle schools offer recess? The research is clear that breaks and opportunities for movement are important for developing young adolescents. But where/how to fit it into the busy middle school master schedule? AMLE sought to better understand how schools use recess to provide opportunities for movement and social interaction by conducting
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“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin used this phrase while advocating for fire prevention measures in the 1700s. In today’s classrooms, it still rings true. A proactive approach to classroom management benefits both teachers and students. Meet our acronym, PHRASE, which stands for Positive interactions, High expectations, Routines, Authentic relationships,
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