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Rooted in decades of research, the 5th edition of AMLE’s landmark position paper offers a set of five attributes and eighteen characteristics that define successful middle grades schools.

The text and accompany book study for teams explores a robust framework for creating the learning environments that all young adolescents deserve.

The Successful Middle School Assessment

Driven by research-based exemplars, AMLE’s holistic school assessment helps gauge your implementation of middle grades best practices. Led by an AMLE coach, schools receive a comprehensive report that includes analysis, recommendations, and actionable next steps.

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A recognition and continuous improvement program that is open to any school, anywhere in the world, that educates students aged 10-15. Schools are be supported with AMLE resources and celebrated for their commitment to the best practices outlined in The Successful Middle School: This We Believe.

With the Election in View: 7 Tips for Maintaining Respectful Learning Environments and Turning Classroom Conflict into Growth

With the Election in View: 7 Tips for Maintaining Respectful Learning Environments and Turning Classroom Conflict into Growth

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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Inviting Multiple Perspectives into the AI Conversation

Inviting Multiple Perspectives into the AI Conversation

Artificial intelligence (AI)—a concept most of us knew little about just two years ago—has now become a major topic of discussion. Schools are adding AI policies to handbooks, while teachers are experimenting with it in their classrooms. As with any new technology, AI comes with both advantages and challenges, including practical and ethical considerations. The

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Approaching the November Election in Your Middle School: Starting from Shared Values and Routines

Approaching the November Election in Your Middle School: Starting from Shared Values and Routines

This is the second in a three-part article series on preparing for the 2024 election in our middle school classrooms. You can read part one here and look for the final installment later this fall. Need more support tackling difficult conversations with students? Explore Jen Cort’s book, Help Us Begin, available from AMLE. As we

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AMLE is the only international organization of its kind for middle school educators, serving as the go-to source for peer-reviewed research, best practice, and professional development. We invite you to join our community of more than 35,000 educators and discover what’s possible when middle school educators support each other with a shared vision of success.