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CMLA Chapter-at-Large Faculty Advisors Named

Sarah Pennington and Kristie Smith accept the inaugural faculty advisor position to support aspiring teachers at universities without a collegiate chapter of AMLE COLUMBUS, OH—The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) selected Sarah E. Pennington, Ph.D. and Kristie W. Smith, Ph.D. as the inaugural faculty advisors for the Collegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA) Chapter-at-Large. The

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Professional Preparation and Credentialing of Middle Level Teachers

Executive Summary Overview Summary Paragraph The middle years are the second largest time of cognitive, physical and behavioral development outside of infancy for the human body.  Middle level students are developing their outlooks, experimenting with forming opinions, fostering academic stamina, developing their emotional well being, and determining their place in the civic, social and economic

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Esteemed Educators Receive National Award in Middle Level Education

Dr. Steven Mertens and Dr. Nancy Ruppert are recipients of the highest award honored by AMLE. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2020 COLUMBUS, OH At the Association for Middle Level Education virtual annual conference (#AMLE20), two educators were recognized as recipients of the John H. Lounsbury Award for Distinguished Service in Middle Level Education: Steven Mertens,

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Key to Motivation: Student Agency

Keeping learning relevant and engaging by putting middle school students in charge Note: Student Agency is a HUGE part of middle school identity and success. For this issue’s column, I’ve asked education expert, LeAnn Nickelsen, to join me in presenting the case for elevating its importance in our teaching during the pandemic, and for practical

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In the Trenches: Co-teaching as an Administrator

Maximizing the opportunity to reconnect in the classroom The quality of a school’s instructional leadership can have a significant impact on student achievement. Most administrators enter the position with the goal of delivering quality instructional leadership; they envision themselves being in classrooms, working side by side with teachers and students, and collaborating with team members

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AMLE Celebrates Inaugural Schools of Distinction

AMLE recognized its inaugural class of Schools of Distinction earlier this month, in conjunction with the organization’s 49th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. The twelve schools were selected for their fervent commitment to implementing the essential attributes and characteristics of successful middle grades schools. In addition to being celebrated during a special awards ceremony, each

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Reimagining School – What should it look like and who is it for?

Cornelius Minor and Kass Minor help #AMLE22 attendees find their bottom lines as educators Cornelius and Kass Minor believe that kids don’t just learn in school. They become. It’s an attitude reflective of what we know about middle grades best practice, making them the perfect keynoters for #AMLE22 and our return to in-person conference. We

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Kindness is harder than it looks.

Houston Kraft reminds #AMLE22 attendees that connection doesn’t happen by accident. Houston Kraft, author and co-founder of CharacterStrong, took the main stage at #AMLE22 yesterday for his keynote address on Deep Kindness. From the outset, he made clear that he had a mission for those in attendance. “If we want more kindness on our campus,

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