Students’ sense of belonging matters. Research shows that students who feel they have a voice in class are seven times more likely to feel motivated than those who do not (Quaglia Institute, 2016). Giving students voice and increasing their feelings of belonging at school is pivotal for equity and encouragement of all learners. When students
Read More… from The Connection Between Belonging and Representation
What is authentic collaboration? Many schools and educators value and promote collaboration through various structures and processes. Schools carve out time for collaborative planning meetings, child study team meetings, grade level meetings, department meetings, faculty meetings, etc. All of these meetings are based around the idea that collaboration is important both for us as educators
Read More… from Collaboration is a Mindset, Heartset, and Skillset
0
Teacher wellness has become the latest buzz word as schools continue to struggle to recruit and retain enough educators to meet community needs. It turns out, encouraging the adoption of yoga classes isn’t quite enough. But there are meaningful things schools and districts can do to support their staff – and their students – both
Read More… from Teacher Wellness – What Are We Really Talking About?
0
If you were to ask a group of middle school students what STEM is, many would answer you confidently with one word: robotics. Though robotics is certainly a part of STEM—and is often used as an introduction to STEM due to its exciting, hands-on approach—STEM learning encompasses more than robotics or gaining knowledge about specific
0
Columbus, OH — January 24, 2022 — The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) and Vanta Leagues have announced three winning schools of the inaugural season of the Middle School Esports League, which provides AMLE member schools’ students with the opportunity to engage in structured video game competitions while building real-world skills. The winning schools
Read More… from AMLE Announce Inaugural Esports League Champions
0
We’re hiring! Join Team AMLE and be a part of our mission. Director of Professional Development Position Description Applications will be accepted through February 28, 2023. The Director of Professional Development will report to the CEO and serve as a staff middle level education knowledgebase and oversee AMLE’s professional development strategy, including on-site professional development
Read More… from AMLE Seeks Director of Professional Development
0
Read More... from AMLE Celebrates Inaugural Schools of Distinction
0
Read More... from Reimagining School – What should it look like and who is it for?
7
11
1