What school leaders can do to build a schoolwide culture of literacy Elementary school is often seen as where students learn to read, and high school as where rigor picks up. But the middle grades are where essential literacy skills take root. Texts are longer, vocabulary becomes more complex, and students must manage more of
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Imagine asking students to locate the article you handed them yesterday. One student opens a binder, turns to a color-coded tab, and finds it in fifteen seconds. A classmate takes three minutes to find the right binder, with crumpled papers sticking out in every direction. Both students might be able to read and understand the
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The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) has named Robert Dumas recipient of the 2026 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 authentic problem-solving, meaningful reflection, and opportunities to
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How can educators pursue excellence without sacrificing their well-being? In the Season 6 premiere of the AMLE Walk and Talk Podcast, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire explore a challenge familiar to many middle level educators: balancing professional ambition with personal sustainability. Their conversation offers timely reminders about self-compassion, goal-setting, and the importance of honoring
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The New Question Facing Educators Technology has long shaped education, from the use of pencil and paper to the digital tools of today. Even the innovation of the calculator sparked controversy over replacing traditional skills and left educators to redefine the skills that mattered most. Today, artificial intelligence represents the most significant educational shift in
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Nationally recognized Johns Hopkins researcher honored with AMLE’s highest award for his extraordinary contributions to the success of young adolescents Columbus, OH – September 1, 2026 – The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) is pleased to announce Robert Balfanz, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Education and Director of the Everyone
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