Addressing the literacy needs of adolescent learners is a monumental task given the wide range of ability levels found in our classrooms. So where to begin? What are the school-based and classroom-based ingredients that are essential to creating and maintaining literacy intensive classrooms? While not exhaustive, we set out to provide a starting point for
I am humbled and honored to receive the 2021 Educator of the Year Award for AMLE. AMLE is a powerful resource for middle level educators and I have learned a great deal from the professional growth opportunities offered by AMLE throughout the years. As humbled and honored as I am to be named AMLE 2021
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For Immediate Release October 7, 2021 Indiana Superintendent Dr. Nikki Woodson selected for top honor from the Association for Middle Level Education Columbus, OH – Nikki Woodson, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools for the Metropolitan School District of Washington Township in Indianapolis, IN, is the recipient of the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) Educator of
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In a recent tweet, a popular author argued that their book would never be adapted into graphic novel form, calling the process of reading such a visual story merely “flipping pages.” The author drew a range of attention for this Tweet, and has since recanted and apologized. Contained within this Tweet, as well as in
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Conversations with students are a highlight of many administrators’ day. Often, the conversation turns towards the child’s academic progress. During the first quarter of my first year at the middle school, I met with a child who had been given a homework assignment described as “progress report signed” for which he had received a grade
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