How are middle schools developing student leadership today? Who has access to leadership opportunities, and how are students selected? How effective are these programs in building student voice, agency, and collaboration? AMLE sought to better understand the current state of student leadership programming by conducting a survey of its membership in 2026. Survey Overview Respondents:
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In a recent episode of AMLE’s Middle School Walk and Talk podcast, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire sat down with author, counselor, and educator Emily Kircher Morris to explore what it truly means to create neurodiversity affirming schools. Although the hosts have spoken with her many times before, this was their first in-person conversation,
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At Dorseyville Middle School, an AMLE School of Distinction in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania a unique initiative called Exploratory Time (ET) has yielded powerful benefits for the entire school community. Reintroduced after a long hiatus, ET has become a cornerstone of the school’s commitment to student voice and community engagement, helping staff to create a fun, balanced
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In a recent episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire welcomed Connie Hamilton, educator, author, and widely recognized “questioning guru,” to explore why effective questioning is one of the most important tools teachers can use to deepen learning. Hamilton, best known for her book Hacking Questions, traces her focus
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 17, 2026 COLUMBUS, OH — The Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE) and the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) today announced the launch of a new reciprocal membership program providing eligible school leaders with expanded access to professional learning, leadership development resources, and national professional networks through both organizations.
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Glenn Whitman, history teacher at St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland, and director of the school’s Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL), joined the Middle School Walk & Talk podcast for a recent episode focused on practical, research-backed strategies for instructing middle grades students. You can listen to the episode now, or read
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