September 2010 • Volume 42 • Number 1
Educating the Whole Child
Middle grades programs are most effective when they teach the whole child. Articles in this issue offer recommendations and resources for supporting the cognitive, physical, moral, and social-emotional development of young adolescent learners. The issue also includes articles about the status of middle schools in the United States, strategies for teaching English language learners, and the use of U.S. Census data in mathematics instruction.
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A View from the Middle
David C. Virtue
Exploration and Discovery in the Middle Grades Curriculum
NMSA in Action
Information about what's going on at NMSA and with NMSA affiliates and members.
The Oversexualization of Young Adolescent Girls: Implications for Middle Grades Educators
Jennifer R. Curry & Laura H. Choate
Middle grades educators and parents can help young adolescent girls resist sexualized stereotypes and encourage positive development.
Motivating and Supporting English Language Learners with the Poems of William Carlos Williams
Bruce Jones
ESL teachers can use poetry to introduce English vocabulary and grammar to English language learners and help their students develop writing skills.
Developing Critical and Historical Thinking Skills in Middle Grades Social Studies
Scott M. Waring & Kirk S. Robinson
Students develop thinking skills, conduct research, and construct historical narratives through the creation of a digital historical biography.
Coordinating Social-Emotional and Character Development (SECD) Initiatives Improves School Climate and Student Learning
Maurice J. Elias, Jennifer DeFini, & Jennifer Bergmann
Schools work to coordinate their social-emotional and character development (SECD) efforts to improve school climate and help students build character and increase academic performance.
Using U.S. Census Data to Teach Mathematics for Social Justice
Jacqueline Leonard
Teachers can use census data to teach important mathematics content while addressing issues of social justice.
Results and Recommendations from the 2009 National Surveys of Randomly Selected and Highly Successful Middle Level Schools
C. Kenneth McEwin & Melanie W. Greene
Authors report findings from a national survey of randomly selected middle grades schools and draws comparisons to a parallel study of highly successful middle grades schools.
Extensions
Every issue features questions and ideas for extending learning about topics in each article. Use the extensions to promote individual reflection, to stimulate discussion within teams, or to support professional development in your school.
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