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AMLE Celebrates 2024 Schools of Distinction at Annual Conference

The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) held its prestigious Schools of Distinction (SOD) celebration during the 51st Annual Conference for Middle Level Education, AMLE24, which took place in Nashville, Tennessee from November 6-9, 2024. This year’s celebration was not only a recognition of educational excellence but also a vibrant gathering of educators committed to

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You Can Only Go Halfway: The Role of Trusted Adults in Middle School

In a thought-provoking episode of the Middle School Walk and Talk podcast, host Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire sit down with Brooklyn Raney, a practitioner researcher who studies and consults on the ethics of care in educational settings. Known for her innovative advisory curriculum and her advocacy for every student having a “trusted adult,” Raney

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Winning Screen Time: Navigating Technology with Middle Schoolers

In a recent episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire welcomed Patrick Green, a former middle school teacher and current digital wellness expert, to discuss the growing challenges of managing technology use in schools and at home. As devices become increasingly integrated into the lives of young people, educators

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AMLE Announces Winners of the AMLE24 Snapshot Poster Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nashville, TN — November 8, 2024 — The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) is proud to announce the winners of the Snapshot Poster Contest from the AMLE24 Annual Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee. This year’s contest, which featured nearly 70 innovative presentations, highlighted the creativity and dedication of middle school educators

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AMLE Celebrates New Inductees into the Foundation Legacy Circle at AMLE24

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN — November 8, 2024 — The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) is thrilled to announce the induction of three distinguished educators into the AMLE Foundation Legacy Circle during the AMLE24 Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. This prestigious honor recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to middle level education.

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AMLE Celebrates Inaugural Schools of Distinction

AMLE recognized its inaugural class of Schools of Distinction earlier this month, in conjunction with the organization’s 49th Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. The twelve schools were selected for their fervent commitment to implementing the essential attributes and characteristics of successful middle grades schools. In addition to being celebrated during a special awards ceremony, each

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Reimagining School – What should it look like and who is it for?

Cornelius Minor and Kass Minor help #AMLE22 attendees find their bottom lines as educators Cornelius and Kass Minor believe that kids don’t just learn in school. They become. It’s an attitude reflective of what we know about middle grades best practice, making them the perfect keynoters for #AMLE22 and our return to in-person conference. We

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Kindness is harder than it looks.

Houston Kraft reminds #AMLE22 attendees that connection doesn’t happen by accident. Houston Kraft, author and co-founder of CharacterStrong, took the main stage at #AMLE22 yesterday for his keynote address on Deep Kindness. From the outset, he made clear that he had a mission for those in attendance. “If we want more kindness on our campus,

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