“Until their sense of belonging is secure, middle schoolers will not reach anything close to their full potential. Without belonging, most won’t feel safe enough to bring out their gifts, to experiment with their identity to find what is authentic to them, or to take the risks and apply the energy needed to reach their
Since the concept of the “middle school” model emerged in the 1960s, when educators recognized that young adolescents required a different approach than either elementary or high school could provide, the structure of middle school schedules has been a topic of ongoing research and discussion. The key question remains: what makes a great middle school
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At Mayfield Middle School, as we sought to create personalized and more meaningful learning experiences for our students, we realized that a typical, traditional schedule was not always conducive to the types of learning experiences we wanted to create. Teachers had great ideas for projects and practices that would incorporate more critical thinking, communication, and
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As we step into 2025, we’re turning our focus to the future by making January Middle School Master Schedule Month at AMLE. Based on your feedback, we’ll spotlight critical middle school topics each month, starting with master scheduling, and equip you with the resources you need to succeed. Here are the top five highlights for
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Block? Traditional? Something in between? Perhaps one of the most wide-reaching decisions a school leader makes is that of the schedule. It truly affects everyone. AMLE sought to better understand how middle schools are using their master schedules to meet student needs by conducting a survey of its membership in December, 2024. Survey Overview: Respondents:
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Three tips for creating a responsive, student-centered schedule in the mid-post-COVID era As kids return to school amid a changing education environment, a renewed focus has emerged on the master schedule and its wide impact on student success. We sat down with Ann McCarty Perez, author of The Successful Middle School Schedule, to hear how
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