Yesterday's Leadership Roundtable featured a robust conversation on middle grades advisory programming, with lots of great ideas and resources shared all around! Missed out? Keep an eye out for our next Leadership Roundtable session and explore all of AMLE's advisory resources ➡️ amle.org/advisory

The latest episode of Middle School Walk & Talk just dropped! Author Jen Cort stops by for a timely conversation about fostering healthy school communities amid societal polarization. Listen: amle.org/podcast or Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fZC...

"Instead of viewing these early weeks as simply 'settling in,' what if we approached them as a 'Transition Surge' – a deliberate period of connection-building for students of all grades that transforms anxiety into belonging?" Read more ➡️

AMLE's most popular new resources is now available in Spanish! Empower more families with easily digestible and essential strategies for supporting their young adolescent through the middle grades years. ➡️ amle.org/middleschool101

Save the date for Oct 8 for our next Leadership Roundtable when we'll discuss ms advisory. Hosted by edu leaders from AMLE Schools of Distinction, these FREE sessions allow school leaders to engage in meaningful convos on critical topics of the day. Join us ➡️http://amle.org/advisoryroundtable

DYK: AMLE has created a new series of community one-pagers that explain core middle school structures, and their benefits to staff, students, and families? Each is available free to members and can be found under the "About Middle School" menu on amle.org.

What's working in your classroom or school? AMLE seeks practitioner-focused articles from middle level educators on a variety of topics. Learn more and submit ➡️ ow.ly/yMNQ50W12Sb

The newest issue of Middle School Journal just dropped! AMLE Members can now access Volume 56, Issue 4: Instructional Strategies & Assessments at: amle.org/msj

AMLE is pleased to announce the 2025 Toepfer Award recipients! The duo created a STEMpathy elective through which students learned real-world skills while designing adaptive Halloween costumes for peers. Learn more & catch them presenting live at AMLE25 this Nov. ➡️ ow.ly/XpTr50WPGx5

You asked, we listened: The AMLE25 Early Bird Registration deadline has been extended through September 5! Note: The presenter registration deadline (Aug 22) and 2nd Call for Proposals (Sept 2) will remain the same. Make your plans to join us in Indy this November! ➡️https://amle.org/annual/

Implementing interdisciplinary teaming requires commitment and advocacy from the school leader, but the ROI is clear. Teaming benefits the entire school community. August is Middle School Teaming Month at AMLE ➡️ ow.ly/UfRW50WIm7g

FREE Webinar - Aug 28 at 4 pm ET. 📢 As we head back to the classroom, let's explore some low- or no-prep activities that transform our ordinary B2S activities into novel, exciting, engaging learning experiences that set the stage for the rest of the school year. Register at ow.ly/Savg50Wz9KQ

Chart paper...icebreakers...mandatory trainings. Back-to-school professional development can be groan worthy. 😫 @beyond_the_desk shares easy-to-implement tips for back to school PD that is relevant and job-embedded...and that your teachers will actually enjoy. Check it out ➡️ youtu.be/37-qs1yArv0

DYK: AMLE just launched a NEW website for middle school parents? 😮 Just in time for #B2S, it's full of resources to help them understand the middle school concept and embrace their changing adolescent. 🥰 Check it out ➡️ middleschool.org

📣Attention AMLE25 presenters! Session schedules have now been posted in your presenter portal. Feeling FOMO? There's still time to be part of the action. The 2nd Call for Proposals is open through September 2! ow.ly/CIy450WBHzT

Middle schoolers thrive on consistency and routines! B2S is the perfect time to make sure your team is aligned on classroom expectations. Check out our August Book of the Month, Successful Middle School Teaming, to refresh on all 16 elements of effective teams ➡️ow.ly/pMBm50WBzqV

Take a bite out of B2S classroom management! @beyond_the_desk shares some favorite boredom busters that are perfect for building relationships and getting kids moving at the start of the year. youtu.be/Ara_xCqyNWQ?...

🌟Meet AMLE25 Rising Star Co-presenters Bryan Rickert & Katie Laird! This Principal/AP dynamic duo will have you excited to return to your school w/ fresh ideas & tangible tools to ditch divide & concquer, stearing teams to positive outcomes. Explore more featured speakers: amle.org/annual/speak...

Help AMLE better understand interdisciplinary teaming practices across middle schools! Complete the member survey by August 22: ow.ly/f0j650WzLWP P.s - We'll be selecting 5 survey takers to receive an amazon gift card!

Feeling AMLE25 FOMO? There’s still time to be a part of the action at the AMLE25! The 2nd Call for Presentations just opened, accepting submissions in the following formats: ✔️Spark & Tell ✔️Speed Learning ✔️Snapshot Poster Don’t delay, the call closes Sept. 2: ow.ly/VC3A50WzLTC

Webinar Alert! Aug. 28 at 4 pm ET. As we head back to the classroom, let's explore some low- or no-prep activities that transform our ordinary B2S activities into novel, exciting, engaging learning experiences that set the stage for the rest of the school year. Register at ow.ly/lAMa50Wz9Lb

Effect teaming in middle schools is the foundation for a strong learning community. Learn more about teaming and discover resources to support teams at your school: ow.ly/iFwj50WyKfk

As we wrap up Middle School Leadership Month, AMLE welcomes you to return to our Leadership Resource Page for case studies, community resources, and our YouTube Series offering bite-sized essential lessons for the middle school leader now and anytime throughout the year! amle.org/smsleader

How to hire for middle school success? Resumes aren’t enough. Here's 5 must-haves for middle school staff: ow.ly/PfI150WrZ2E Don't miss our new Strategies for Middle School Leadership video series: 🔹Summary article: ow.ly/Hi9b50WrZ2B 🔹More resources for leaders: ow.ly/J6BW50WrZ2A

🌟🌟AMLE is thrilled to announce the selection of its Rising Star Presenters for AMLE25.🌟🌟 Learn more about our Rising Stars—innovative middle level educators who are shaping the future of the field—and all the featured presenters coming to AMLE25: amle.org/annual/speak...

Annnnndddd....We're BACK! The first Middle School Walk & Talk of the season just dropped! Hosts @pfagell & @mrsjessmcguire cover the 2025 middle school B2S trends you need to know before heading back to the classroom. Listen: ow.ly/8Y0150WwEMs or Watch: ow.ly/eG0R50WwELU

What is the ONE thing that if we did it with excellence would make everything else easier? Leaders define goals that are focused, measurable targets that align efforts and cut through the noise of daily operations. 🎯 Learn more: ow.ly/jReT50WrXyi

Leading a middle school is a big job, but you don't have to go it alone! Check out AMLE's Successful Middle School Program, offering a comprehensive set of resources to support leaders, from book study guides to school assessment tools, & more. Dive in: amle.org/sms

NEW from AMLE just in time for new parent orientation! Embracing the Change: Middle School 101 for Families is a concise brochure designed to support parents and caregivers as they guide their middle schooler through a transformative phase of life. Grab your bundles today: ow.ly/9QKT50WuEav

Looking to drive sustainable change at your middle school? 🚀 Dr. Cedrick Gray, author of The Successful Middle School Leader, shares 3 key practices in Lesson 3 of AMLE's video series on Middle School Leadership: ow.ly/aucq50WrWxM

"Middle school is a glorious mess of growth, goofs, and grit. Your job isn’t to pave a perfect path but to be a steady guide. Embrace the weird, cheer the tries, and let your kid stumble a bit—they’ll learn to soar." AMLE CEO Stephanie Simpson shares the best parenting advice she's received. 👇

AMLE's July Book of the Month is The Successful Middle School Leader, a favorite title of administrators and school leadership teams. Enjoy 20% off now through July 31: amle.org/smsleader

In our new YouTube series on Middle School Leadership, @drcedgray calls middle schoolers “complex, colorful, chaotic” learners. 🧠🎨😅Sound familiar? Watch Lesson 1 w/strategies for a developmentally responsive school culture: ow.ly/AOXV50WrTTO

Yesterday, we wrapped up our summer’s Institutes for Middle Level Leadership in beautiful Scottsdale, AZ. 🌵☀️ Thank you to the amazing middle level educators who joined us from around the world - including all the way from Australia!

Middle grades leaders, UNITE! We are looking forward to spending the next few days with our colleagues from @NAESP and @NASSP at the UNITED conference for school leadership. Will you be in Seattle? Come visit with AMLE in the Exhibit Hall or check out our Friday sessions 👇

AMLE has declared July Middle School Leadership Month, curating resources to help administrators build strong school communities. The Successful Middle School Leader author @drcedgray helps AMLE kick off this celebration w/a new YouTube series ➡️ ow.ly/EmR850WlzHU

It’s the final day of the Institute means it’s time for speed learning! These bite-sized sessions give attendees the chance to learn from each other, sharing what’s working in their classrooms and schools.

We've all said it..."Kids these days!" But today's kids actually ARE different! So, what can we do about it? @JBerckemeyer offers thoughts on the root causes of some of the new behaviors we're observing & how to help students toward routine & stability: www.amle.org/8-new-charac...

A thriving middle school begins with a shared vision of success for our students. ⭐ amle.org/sms

Today we celebrate Juneteenth & recognize the ongoing fight for human rights & equality. DYK that a teacher, Opal Lee, was one of the driving forces in establishing a national observance? Learn more & celebrate with @NMAAHC through the month of June: nmaahc.si.edu/explore/mome...

Can school-wide community reading experiences help drive a love of reading among middle schoolers? @hudsonohschools shares how their "One Book, One School" program has made an impact on their students, families, and staff. Read more: ow.ly/A0p650WbyBH

Just a couple weeks left to submit your interest letters! The AMLE Foundation Fund's research RFP seeks projects that will meaningfully advance our understanding of the middle school model. Learn more: amle.org/research

When we truly understand the incredible transformation that young adolescents are experiences, we can reclaim the middle grades years as a time of opportunity and wonder. 🥰 ow.ly/n49g50W9ZJR

AMLE is committed to supporting future educators. ⭐ That's why we're excited to announce a new program to celebrate exceptional middle level teacher prep programs. Congrats to @GeorgiaCollege & @NationalLouisU for their 2025 recognition! 🥳 Learn more: ow.ly/GJr050W7FRM

A BONUS summer episode of Middle School Walk & Talk just dropped - and it's a special one! Join us for a candid conversation about the modern middle school experience with finalists of the Student Sound Off Contest. Listen now 🎧: amle.org/podcast

DYK: Principals and Asst. Principals registered for AMLE25 can bring a district leader along for FREE? Make your plans to join us this November for the 52nd Annual Conference for Middle Level Education: amle.org/superoffer

Hey education researchers! Have you heard that AMLE's Foundation Fund has announced it's largest-ever commitment to support middle level education research? The RFP seeks projects that will meaningfully advance our understanding of the middle school model. Learn more: amle.org/smsresearch

As the year ends, let’s pause to reflect on the journey. THANK YOU to all the amazing middle school teacher teams out there! You’ve been rockstars, guiding students & each other through every challenge. Let’s spread the ❤️—tag a teammate who’s been your rock.

A BIG CONGRATULATIONS to our 2025 Successful Middle School Grant recipients, Prodeo Academy & South Allegheny Middle School! 🥳 The funding will support a creative scheduling initiative & a student-centered advisory programming. Meet the grantees: ow.ly/Ltnk50W2Cbx

Could visual aids be a key to language proficiency? A recent study of 7th graders featured in Middle School Journal highlights a promising avenue for enhancing middle school learners’ vocabulary acquisition and retention. Curious? Read more: amle.org/msj