The bell sounded, signaling the start of another class period. I hear the girls behind me talking, purchasing an Air Heads candy from a classmate who secretly sold them. My favorite was the white Air Heads, and I was a loyal customer; savoring its sweet flavor was my only saving grace during math class. The
More than a buzz word, inclusion is a moral and ethical cornerstone of any healthy environment, including schools and classrooms. As educators, we strive to create and sustain a feeling of welcome for students and staff. In fact, AMLE includes as a key characteristic of successful schools that they provide an environment that is “welcoming,
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Part Six: Final Thoughts This is the final installment of a six-part series exploring the relationships between administrators and teacher leaders. Curated by Kristen Engle, Laurie Rigg, and Megan Vosk of the AMLE Teacher Leaders Committee) Teacher leaders and administrators work closely to ensure that the mission, vision, and values of their schools are consistently
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Background The authors of The Successful Middle School: This We Believe characterize the middle grades as “a finding place” where “the general approach for the entire curriculum at this level is one of exploration” (Bishop & Harrison, 2021, p. 29). [Young adolescents] need … the chance to conduct science experiments, though they may never choose
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2023 Columbus, Ohio – The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) is thrilled to announce that Jennifer Rose will join the association full-time as its Director for Professional Development. Ms. Rose, currently Head of Middle School at the Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison, New Jersey, will officially assume the role on
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Part Five: How do you show empathy in your position? This is the fifth of a six-part series exploring the relationships between administrators and teacher leaders. Curated by Kristen Engle, Laurie Rigg, and Megan Vosk of the AMLE Teacher Leaders Committee) Teacher leaders and administrators work closely to ensure that the mission, vision, and values
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