Strong leadership is essential to a successful middle school. This statement may seem obvious, but a leader who possesses the unique skillset to lead from the middle can be easy to take for granted. In fact, decades of research tell us that middle grades leadership is so essential that it’s included as the third pillar
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As parents of fourteen-year-old twins, my wife and I have spent this summer buried in communications from their high school. Our daughter, Grace, is a volleyball player, sings in choir, and is part of the high school coalition teen council. Our son, Gavin, is in the marching band and involved in the robotics club. We
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More than a buzz word, inclusion is a moral and ethical cornerstone of any healthy environment, including schools and classrooms. As educators, we strive to create and sustain a feeling of welcome for students and staff. In fact, AMLE includes as a key characteristic of successful schools that they provide an environment that is “welcoming,
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Part Six: Final Thoughts This is the final installment of a six-part series exploring the relationships between administrators and teacher leaders. Curated by Kristen Engle, Laurie Rigg, and Megan Vosk of the AMLE Teacher Leaders Committee) Teacher leaders and administrators work closely to ensure that the mission, vision, and values of their schools are consistently
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Part Five: How do you show empathy in your position? This is the fifth of a six-part series exploring the relationships between administrators and teacher leaders. Curated by Kristen Engle, Laurie Rigg, and Megan Vosk of the AMLE Teacher Leaders Committee) Teacher leaders and administrators work closely to ensure that the mission, vision, and values
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Part Four: How can teacher leaders and administrators work together to maintain a strong partnership even when conflict arises? This is the fourth of a six-part series exploring the relationships between administrators and teacher leaders. Curated by Kristen Engle, Laurie Rigg, and Megan Vosk of the AMLE Teacher Leaders Committee) Teacher leaders and administrators work
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