Connie Hamilton, author of "Hacking Questions", joins the latest podcast to offer some quick, low-prep practices that help students move beyond surface-level answers, become more confident question-askers themselves, and stay actively involved in their own thinking: https://ow.ly/n4ep50YCijz

Dive into AMLE's SMS Course! The series lets you explore foundational, research-supported middle grades best practice in a flexible, self-paced, virtual format. Get real results with exercises & reflections throughout to help you embed these principles into your daily practice: amle.org/smsonline

Presentation proposals are being accepted through April 10 for the 53rd Annual Conference for Middle Level Education. Do you have what it takes to present at the largest & most impactful event for middle level educators in the world? 🌍 Several session formats available: amle.org/annual #AMLE26

It's almost prize time! 🏆 1st Place – Complimentary Registration to #AMLE26 in Nashville, TN 2nd & 3rd Place – $100 Amazon Gift Card 4th and 5th Place – $50 AMLE Bookstore Gift Certificate 📩Email your sheets with the total # of points tallied to [email protected] by Friday, April 3 at 11:59 p.m. ET!

While everyone else is getting pranked this #AprilFoolsDay, here's something 100% real: 💰 The AMLE Foundation Funds' SMS Grant is open right now to turn your plan that supports the characteristics of Successful Middle Schools into reality. There's one month left to apply! 💡amle.org/smsgrant#AprilFoolsDay

Don't forget! The deadline to participate in this year's Student Soundoff Contest is 4/3! amle.org/soundoff Students can sound off on their middle school experience by responding to one of our prompts in any format of their choosing, eg: ✅ Artwork or photography ✅ Video or music ✅ Essays or poetry

As we reach the final day of Middle Level Education Month, we want to thank everyone in our community who champions the middle grades as a transformative time for 10-15 year olds! ⏱️The clock is ticking to participate in #MLEM26 activities: amle.org/mlem#MLEM26 #mlem

Last call! Nominations for #MLEM26 Adult Advocate Awards are due March 31st! Let's celebrate those awesome educators who deserve recognition for their outstanding dedication to the growth and development of young adolescents! 🙌 Complete the nom form here: https://ow.ly/A3cJ50YoTFn#MLEM26

On our latest pod: mind-brain education🧠 https://ow.ly/vBQ450Yzm75 "When teachers understand how learning works, their confidence grows. When an entire faculty shares that knowledge, collective efficacy rises & students benefit from consistent, research-informed practice across classrooms." 💥

Middle Level Education Month is in its final days! 🏆Adult Advocate Awards nominations due March 31 🗣️Student Soundoff Competition entries due April 3 🥇 Quest for Prizes submissions due April 3 Learn more and join the fun here: amle.org/mlem

⚠️There is one more week left for students to submit entries into this year's Middle School Student Soundoff Contest! This year's winner will receive a trip to be recognized at #AMLE26, a $250 gift card + their entry will be published! See full contest details: amle.org/soundoff#AMLE26 #mlem26 #mlem

Teaming transforms middle school at Custer Baker Intermediate, an AMLE School of Distinction! It helps students build friendships and a strong sense of BELONGING, an ESSENTIAL for learning from day one. 🎯 ➡️Read the full article: https://ow.ly/pBT550YwUP8 ➡️Connect: https://ow.ly/Ei3a50YwUnH #edusky

Calling all Middle Level Educators! You are invited to present at #AMLE26. Whether you're an experienced educator or at the start of your career, we're looking for sessions that showcase promising practices in middle grades education. Submissions due April 10. https://ow.ly/pin950YwWz5

⏱️Time to check in on the #MLEM26 Quest https://ow.ly/U7fW50YpZ2e#MLEM26 What has been your favorite mission of the Quest so far? We'll send a $25 Amazon Gift Card to one randomly selected person across our socials who comments by 11:59p ET 3/27. 🥇Send sheets for Grand Prize entry to [email protected] by 4/3!

🚨TODAY'S the day! Don't miss our 4 p.m. ET Middle School Leadership Roundtable exploring approaches for structuring pre‑observation, observation, and post‑observation cycles. Register to receive the meeting link: https://ow.ly/FLu650YiktM

In this final week of #mlem26, AMLE continues to unite educators worldwide in celebration of the incredible power and promise of the middle grades and the young adolescents we serve every day. 🙌 Lift up student voices, shine a light on adult advocates, & join the quest for prizes: amle.org/mlem

🌟 Meet the 2026 Leadership Institute faculty! Transform your 26-27 school year with the help of these experienced pros advancing middle level education & advocating for young adolescents. Attendees submit their real-world challenges ahead of the event to ensure program relevance: amle.org/leadership

**REMINDER** AMLE's next Leadership Roundtable is Wed., 3/25, exploring the practice of conducting effective observations. This is a great chance to connect with fellow middle level leaders, share successes & challenges, and walk away with actionable ideas. 💡 Register: https://ow.ly/Cubo50YwSol

Celebrate Middle Level Education Month by nominating a colleague for the 2026 AMLE Adult Advocate Awards! Who do you know that deserves recognition for their outstanding dedication to the growth and development of young adolescents? ➡️Noms are due March 31st! https://ow.ly/A3cJ50YoTFn #mlem26 #mlem

Brain science is not a fad! When an entire faculty understands how learning works, collective efficacy rises & students benefit. Glenn Whitman joins our podcast to share guiding principals from his school's 18-year focus on the science of learning: https://ow.ly/AStP50YwwTH #edusky #middleschool

🍀Who's feeling extra lucky this week? Time to share your total points earned so far in the #MLEM26 Quest for Prizes! https://ow.ly/U7fW50YpZ2e#MLEM26 We'll send a $25 Amazon Gift Card to the person who comments by 11:59 p.m. ET, 3/20 with the most points earned so far (previous winners not eligible).

Don't forget! The deadline to participate in this year's Student Soundoff Contest is 4/3! amle.org/soundoff Students can sound off on their middle school experience by responding to one of our prompts in any format of their choosing, eg: ✅ Artwork or photography ✅ Video or music ✅ Essays or poetry

Join us for our next Middle School Leadership Roundtable on Wednesday, March 25 at 4 p.m. ET to explore the art and practice of conducting effective observations. Register to receive the meeting link: amle.org/marchroundtable

📢BIG, EXCITING NEWS!! Today marks the launch of a new reciprocal membership program between the AMLE and NAESP. 🙌🙌 This program gives eligible AMLE members a free 1-year NAESP membership, expanding access to resources, advocacy, & a network of school leaders. ➡️Learn more: amle.org/naespmembership

Don't miss out! Spots are going fast for AMLE's 2026 Institute for Middle Level Leadership, June 28–July 1. Connect with educators from across the country, gain actionable strategies from top faculty, and recharge in the Big Easy. ⚜️Learn more & register: amle.org/leadership

Apply by April 30! ✨Toepfer's legacy award advocates for educational opportunities that link students’ questions about themselves and their changing world to help them relate facts, skills, and concepts to real-world problems. AMLE membership is NOT required to be eligible: amle.org/toepfer

Did you know AMLE members can earn four hours continuing education for completing the self-paced Successful Middle School Course Series? Complete these individually or together as a team based on your learning preference. amle.org/smsonline

The AMLE Adult Advocate Award honors educators with a knack for building authentic relationships with students who deserve recognizition for helping students feel seen, valued, and understood. Nominations due March 31: https://ow.ly/A3cJ50YoTFn

What's it really like to be a middle schooler in 2026? Calling all young adolescents aged 10-15 to tell us in your own unique and authentic way. See full contest details: amle.org/soundoff #mlem26 #mlem

Join AMLE School of Distinction Principal Chad Corey as we dive into the art and practice of effective evaluations. This session will offer time for discussion of approaches to pre-observation, observation, and post-observation cycles. Register👉amle.org/marchroundtable #edusky #mlem #mlem26

Let's turn superstition into celebration! Comment below with the total points you've earned so far in the #MLEM26 Quest by 11:59 ET 3/13: https://ow.ly/U7fW50YpZ2e#MLEM26We'll select a winner for a $25 Amazon Gift Card from ANYONE who comments with their point total across our socials, no matter the #!

ICYMI: This one's perfect for #MLEM26! Educational leader and leadership wellness expert, Vernicca Wynter shares actionable tips for teachers and administrators to cultivate thriving school cultures and combat burnout. https://ow.ly/eii050YoLBe 🥇Quest for Prizes=5pts https://ow.ly/cZqR50YoNnQ

ATTENTION AMLE MEMBERS🤩 The application window for 2026 Successful Middle School Grant is NOW OPEN! View highlights of past grantees along with this year's application👉 amle.org/smsgrant

Exciting News! The Call for Presentations and Early Bird Registration for the 53rd Annual Conference for Middle Level Education are NOW OPEN! View the schedule overview, registration breakdown (with group discounts available), and presentation formats: amle.org/annual #AMLE26

How are you doing on your #MLEM26 Quest for Prizes? https://ow.ly/U7fW50YpZ2e#MLEM26We'll send a $25 Amazon Gift Card to the person who comments by 11:59 p.m. ET Mar 8 with the most points earned so far! (The winner will be determined as the person w/ the highest points recorded across all our socials.)

Making summer PD plans? 😎 Join us for the AMLE Leadership Institute: a learning retreat rooted in middle grades best practice, tailored for aspiring and current middle grades leaders and teams. View the preliminary schedule and register at Early Bird Rates now! amle.org/leadership

It's Middle Level Education Month, and we're thrilled to be kicking off the fourth annual MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SOUND OFF. 🗣️Students can sound off on their middle school experience by responding to one of our prompts in the format that most appeals to them! Submit by 4/3 👉 https://ow.ly/isML50YoSjg

Our latest Middle School Walk & Talk Podcast features educational leader and leadership wellness expert, Vernicca Wynter, sharing practical strategies for creating supportive, engaging school environments. 💓Listen in or read the recap: https://ow.ly/eii050YoLBe

Today marks the start of Middle Level Education Month! 🎉Join us as a champion for middle level education! 🥇There are a variety of ways both students and adults can get involved. Get started today with the contests and awards nominations we're hosting all month!

Meet the outstanding faculty for AMLE’s 2026 Leadership Institute! 🙌 Learn more about their diverse educational backgrounds that help us customize the program around topics focused on your real-world challenges: amle.org/leadership

Final Call! Please take our latest survey to tell us about your middle grades leadership programming! The survey closes Jan. 23rd, and results will be shared in an upcoming Focus on the Middle Newsletter: amle.org/surveys

Join us for our next Author Workshop on January 28, 4-6 pm ET! Featuring Ann McCarty, Ed.D., as she shares scheduling success tips. Don't miss out! Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/j6SV50Y0lvJ

Tag your friends in your middle grades network!🔁The Association for Middle Level Education is the largest int'l association for middle level educators with <35,000 members. If your career is centered around education for ages 10-15, AMLE is the professional home for you! Learn more: amle.org/join

Join us for our next Author Workshop featuring Ann McCarty, Ed.D. on Jan 28, 4-6 pm ET! The workshop will be a two-hour deep dive exploring both the cultural & technical sides of master scheduling—with special guests from AMLE's Schools of Distinction! Learn more: https://ow.ly/eE4950XZBnz

Today we join educators across the nation in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Check out the new StoryMaps from the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute that offer a spacial and interactive archive of Dr. King's impact: https://ow.ly/GARf50XUbLU

Down to the final hours for your chance to make a real impact on middle level education! Applications for 2026 constituent committee positions are due EOD January 16: https://www.amle.org/get-involved/

What makes this puberty so difficult for many students is not the change itself, but the sense of isolation that can come with it. Caregivers & educators can help students feel accompanied & validated through the journey. 🎧 Catch our latest podcast or read the article: https://ow.ly/xPhR50XTZTo

AMLE members are invited to a free Leadership Roundtable on AI in education, happening Wed., Jan. 21, 4–5 p.m. ET. Join middle school media specialist Barb McCarty as we explore practical implications of AI for middle level educators. Register to receive the meeting link: https://ow.ly/BRet50XNbif

Who knew? It's National Clean Off Your Desk Day.🗑️♻️ A visual refresh is so helpful in keeping us organized with goals in plain site. Along these lines, check out this video tip from AMLE School of Distinction Central Middle School to help disaggregate data & engage students: https://ow.ly/IsIX50XTHxY

Regardless if it's your first year teaching in the middle grades or your 30th, jumping into the pool of educators who represent our constituent committees will broaden your perspective and help us reach others with resources to help students and school communities succeed! amle.org/getinvolved