In a recent episode of AMLE’s Middle School Walk & Talk podcast, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire sat down with Chris Balme, an educator, author, and school founder whose work challenges the idea that middle school is something students simply have to survive. You can listen to the full episode, or read a recap
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 6, 2025 Indianapolis, IN – The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) announced today a new collaborative partnership designed to elevate and empower middle level education leaders nationwide. Recognizing the essential role of middle schools in shaping student success and strengthening entire
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In the heart of Ketchikan, Alaska, Schoenbar Middle School has long been a beacon of dedication to its students. But in 2023, the school embarked on a transformative journey to align its practices with the best in middle grades education, guided by AMLE’s Successful Middle School program. Recently named a 2025 AMLE School of Distinction,
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Imagine this: a group of dedicated teachers gathers weekly to discuss a struggling student. They’ve tried every intervention in the book (behavior plans, data logs, you name it), but nothing seems to stick. The student is still disengaged, and the team is frustrated. Sound familiar? At Fox Lane Middle School, we’ve been there. In fact,
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The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) is thrilled to announce Barbara McCarty and Helen Corveleyn as the 2025 recipients of the Conrad Toepfer Award for the Civic Engagement of Middle Grades Students. This prestigious award, named after Dr. Conrad Toepfer, a pioneer of the middle school movement, recognizes initiatives that engage young adolescents in
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This month, AMLE is shining a light on a cornerstone of the middle school model: teaming! AMLE describes interdisciplinary teaming as teams of two to five teachers representing the core subjects. The team shares the same schedule, students, area of the building, responsibility for the core courses, and has common planning time. Effective teams serve
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