Ensuring students’ social-emotional needs are met As we head into the seventh month of the epidemic, with return to school buildings being delayed across the United States, middle school students face ever increasing social-emotional and academic challenges. With students experiencing the various incarnations of school (homeschool, remote, hybrid and brick and mortar learning), it’s never
Seventh grade language arts teacher Joseph S. Pizzo was selected for this top honor from the Association for Middle Level Education FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2020 COLUMBUS, OH – Joseph S. Pizzo, a seventh grade integrated language arts teacher and co-director of drama at Black River Middle School, Chester, New Jersey, was selected to receive
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A structured activity that engages students in critical thinking through meaningful conversation When considering exploring socially conscious themes with middle school students, including such topics as racial and social inequality, poverty, environmental protection, and LGBTQ rights amongst many others, there is a gap in the research and in the practical methodology of creating inclusive environments
As educators, we are called to respond to expressions of bias and racism in ourselves and others. Dear Middle School Community, To all of our students, families, and colleagues of color, we see your pain and hear your frustration when your calls for action against racial injustice are met with little to no change. Listening
As part of a coalition of education associations, AMLE has signed on to a request for $200 billion in additional funding to stabilize education, with $2.13 billion allocated to professional learning FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 13, 2020 COLUMBUS, OH – The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) has joined a coalition of 62 national and regional
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An innovative approach to developing multidisciplinary curriculum that taps into student interest Centaurs, Cerberus, Chimera, oh my! Are you intrigued by Ancient Greek myths? Do you like to design and create art? Read Homer’s Odyssey, explore Mediterranean geography, and research the many Greek and Roman myths. Learn how Greek and Roman artists portrayed mythological legends