How to help students struggling with the move from elementary to middle school Gena was failing most of her sixth grade classes when she decided to stop going to school. Her mother, Sheryl, called me in a panic. I hadn’t talked to Sheryl in years, but we’d grown up together, and she knew I was
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Erik M. Francis, M.Ed., M.S. is an author, educator, and speaker who specializes in teaching and learning that promotes cognitive rigor and postsecondary (college and career) readiness. He is the author of Now THAT’S a Good Question! How to Promote Cognitive Rigor Through Classroom Questioning (ASCD). He is also the owner of Maverik Education LLC, providing academic
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High School Week provides a safe environment for students to struggle and learn The transition to high school is a vulnerable time. As students navigate a heavier workload and greater independence, they struggle to make the small decisions needed to stay on track, and to know when and how to ask for help. For many,
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Building a multifaceted plan makes the difference “I’m nervous about forgetting my locker combination.” “I’m worried about getting lost.” “I’m nervous about keeping track of my schedule and having more homework.” “What if my child no longer hugs me as she steps off the bus?” Middle School. These two words instill fear in parents and
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One middle school gives students a personal send-off On the last day of school for the past six years, after hiking a small mountain near our school in Vermont, we gather in the shade of venerable maples for a final ceremony with the eighth grade class. After each eighth grade team member reflects briefly on
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Transitioning in and out of middle school is a process that millions of students have done since the inception of the middle school concept. Middle school is a transitional time for all students, and students make decisions during these “in-between” years that can impact their futures. Transitioning to high school from middle school can be
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