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...

Check out this podcast with Heather Boltz, sixth grade English teacher and author of the AMLE Magazine article, "From Students to Relationships: Transforming Your Classroom." Listen in and get valuable insights...

AMLE talks with Angela Falter Thomas about her article entitled, "Dealing with Death: The Toughest Lesson" from the May 2015 edition of AMLE Magazine. We discuss how to support our young adolescents and ourselves...

AMLE talks with Ashley Butler about “Lead2Feed” from her January 2015 AMLE Magazine Partner Spotlight article. We talk about the Lead2Feed program and how we can grow service-learning and community...

In this interview, author, speaker, and trainer Tara Brown describes how to create a safe and nurturing environment for students. Her article, originally published in AMLE Magazine, describes 10...

Katie McClarty, director of the Center for College and Career Success in Pearson’s Research and Innovation Network describes the importance of working with middle grades students on college and career...

Check out this compelling interview with the author of the AMLE Magazine article "Effective Language Learning in Middle Schools", Paul Sandrock, Director of Education with the American Council on the Teaching of...

Listen as AMLE talks with Melinda, a third year principal, about the hopes she has for her school, her students, and herself as the school year begins. Continue to follow Melinda’s journey as we keep the...

Listen in as AMLE talks to Abbey, a first year teacher, about the hopes she has for herself and her students as the school year begins. Continue to follow Abbey’s journey as we keep the conversation going...

Formative assessment is a verb, not a noun. A process whereby students and teachers maintain ongoing conversation about learning, formative assessment is key to student achievement. Kate Garrison, manager of...