Introduction The ubiquitous presence of cell phones in the lives of young adolescents has transformed the middle school environment, presenting both opportunities and challenges for educators, families, and students. With 97% of 11- to 17-year-olds reporting phone use during the school day (Common Sense Media, 2023), middle schools must navigate the complex interplay between these
Introduction Young adolescents are navigating the rapid emergence of generative artificial intelligence, (GenAI) prompting educators, policymakers, and families to ask urgent questions about its place in schools. While national organizations such as ISTE, Digital Promise, and CoSN have developed important frameworks for AI Literacy, technology integration strategies, and professional learning, the Association for Middle Level
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Executive Summary Overview Summary Paragraph The middle years are the second largest time of cognitive, physical and behavioral development outside of infancy for the human body. Middle level students are developing their outlooks, experimenting with forming opinions, fostering academic stamina, developing their emotional well being, and determining their place in the civic, social and economic
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A position paper of the Association for Middle Level Education
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The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) has set forth its vision of the educational program needed to provide a fully effective program for young adolescents in This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents (National Middle School Association [NMSA], 2010). This paper is a supplement to that foundational document and to AMLE’s position paper focused on
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The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) has set forth its vision of the educational program needed to provide a fully effective program for young adolescents in This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents (National Middle School Association [NMSA], 2010)). This paper is a supplement to that foundational document focusing on the critical areas of curriculum,
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