I am speaking at #AMLE25 in Indianapolis. It's coming up soon, and I can't wait to see all my middle school people there. Who else is getting excited? #middleschoolstrong #belonging #inclusion #AMLE #middleschool #Edusky Please check out the details of my talk at: lnkd.in/gdW6GsUd

The Power of Plants: Learning About Herbs and Indigenous Wisdom in Laos In this article for @rethinkingschools.bsky.social, I attempt to restore my and my students’ connections to the land through gardening together and learning about Indigenous medicine. rethinkingschools.org/articles/the...

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...

Happy World Teachers’ Day m.economictimes.com/news/new-upd...

"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 ➡️

#PubPDasia is back and we're ready to go! Save The Date for Tuesday, Sept 25th! On tap this month? Mentorships. How do you and your school go about mentoring and being mentored for growth? We're also unveiling our brand new website! Visit us at www.pubpdasia.com! Pub locations coming soon!

I am getting excited for #AMLE25. Only a few more months to go. Who else is going to be there? It's my first time attending in person, and I can't wait to connect with my fellow #middleschool educators, #teacherleaders, and board members. Woohoo!!! @amleorg.bsky.social amle.org/annual/

3 members of the Teach Like a Champion team explain why students need to read whole books—even when it’s hard: edut.to/3IWhzjS #EduSky #literacy

“Peer coaching encourages a more empathetic and responsive leadership style, and serves as a powerful antidote to the perception that the further leaders move away from the classroom, the more disconnected they become,” Rachel Menta writes in her first article for Edutopia. #SchoolLeaders

The call for proposals for our 2026 AIELOC Conference happening in Thailand is now open. Visit aieloc.org/conference20...

We'd be a lot better off if we dump the religions and accept this.

"Our most important role is not to prepare students for external or standardized tests; it’s about helping students develop into good humans. Humans who care." www.tieonline.com/article/7707... Redefining Our Role: Educators as Advocates for Sustainable Development | The International Educator

Happy #PrideMonth! 🏳️‍🌈

What's working in your classroom or school? AMLE seeks articles from middle level educators on a variety of topics. Learn more and submit: ow.ly/SRM850W12Sc

These verbal strategies, delivered with confidence and respect, work to quickly calm a rowdy classroom. @edutopia.org www.edutopia.org/article/23-w...

A relay race that teaches vocab? Get your students on their feet with a game called Running Dictation! 👟 Bonus: The printables featured in the video are available for free! #WorldLanguages #LanguageEducation

Closing on 1 June Our Indigenous Peoples Survey is now available here rb.gy/48dcy5 Thank you all for taking time to share your responses. Thank you to the team who crafted and reviewed the questions.

How can you share #AIELOC in your community? Share our one pager (below) Share our website aieloc.org Share our events page linktr.ee/aieloc

Powerful words from #AIELOC! We all need to "Actively ally with, amplify, and mentor educators of color who come from all parts of the globe." 🌎👏❤️ 🏳️‍🌈 ☮️

"Fictional comic supervillain Lex Luther once became President and was given a $200 million dollar luxury jet as a bribe. In the story, he was arrested by Metropolis police and imprisoned for 25 years. American justice is the real fiction." - Pete Buttigieg

A G11 student in design class created a custom chess set for my Lego-loving son using recycled wood and a 3-D printer. How amazing is this? #supportartseducation #becreative #IBeducation #designthinking #3Dprinting #chess #Edusky

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It’s really all you need. 💙📚

Did you know it's National "Write a Review" Day? We would greatly appreciate it if you could review AMLE's Walk & Talk Podcast! Listen to all episodes from your favorite platform or our website at amle.org/podcast

#tdih 1970 Kent State, National Guard shot unarmed college students: protesting U.S. bombing of Cambodia & passing by. Killed 4, wounded 9. Also remember massacres at -- Orangeburg (2/8/1968) & -- Jackson State (5/15/1970) Study & teach ALL three. ⬇️ www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/ke...

Seeing more apathy than empathy from students? Teachers feeling more fear than freedom? What's a school to do? In our latest article, @JBerckemeyer & @KimCamp4Kids share some of the biggest challenges - and opportunities - facing middle schools today: ow.ly/lt2B50VK040

The end of the year can be an especially purposeful time with students, educator Jason DeHart says. 🗓️ These ideas can help you make the most of it in your ELA class. #HighSchoolTeacher #ELATeacher #EnglishTeacher

I am excited to present on "Collaborating across countries for Climate Justice" at the upcoming Sustainable Futures Summit on May 21st! Click for more info! sfs25.sched.com @springbaystudio.bsky.social #SDGs #climateaction #climatejustice #sustainabilityeducation #outdooreducation #Edusky #mypchat

One of the highlights of my year has been working with students in grades 6-9 to plant a healing herbs garden. We researched plant medicine in Laos and planted a garden with species known for their healing and curative properties, such as moringa, turmeric, and ginger. #EarthDay2025 #Edusky #SDGs

@barbararblackburn.bsky.social @larryferlazzo.bsky.social @sharemylesson.bsky.social @mindshift-kqed.bsky.social @laurenadavis.bsky.social @scottmcleod.bsky.social @esheninger.bsky.social @toddwhitaker.bsky.social @readbyexample.bsky.social @meganvosk.bsky.social @amleorg.bsky.social

Calling all middle level education leaders! The 2025 nominating window is now open for the Board of Trustees. AMLE's Board of Trustees provides critical strategic vision and leadership that enables AMLE to fulfill its mission. Learn more: https://amle.org/board

The #AMLE25 Rising Star Program is open to AMLE members who have: 🌟presented at the AMLE Annual Conference 🌟a proven track record of leadership 🌟a strong desire to contribute to the broader middle level edu community Apps due 4/30. 📈 🤩 ow.ly/zr8t50Vu0f7

The Revolution will not be Televised You will not be able to stay home, brother You will not be able to plug in, turn on and cop out You will not be able to lose yourself on skag And skip out for beer during commercials, because The revolution will not be televised Gil Scott-Heron 1971

#HANDSOFF #NYC

If you're an academic, organize a teach-in. And then, if it's safe enough given the givens, write a press release and send it to local reporters.

My friend Adam and his team are fighting the good fight!! 💪

I was happy to be recently featured on the #ISSEdu Ask Me Anything Podcast. I spoke about the importance of cultivating #selfadvocacy skills in students. Have a listen and let me know what you think! creators.spotify.com/pod/show/int...

A few of us spoke on the #teach4justice podcast on the subject of #climatejustice and the importance of #globalcollaboration when highlighting the issues faced by marginalized communities. Give it a listen! #EarthActionDay #earthmonth #climateaction podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/e...

HUGE thanks to Teach4Justice to share our story with your community. We're grateful for the collaboration with great educators who teach #sustainablity #climatechange @meganvosk.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOto... open.spotify.com/episode/3ZFs... www.teach4justice.com/t4j-podcast

Hey middle grades friends & experts! Reminder that the Call for Presentations for AMLE's 52nd Annual Conference ends next week! Review presentation guidelines and submit by April 10th at ow.ly/JYEe50VquEI

It’s time for our final member survey of the school year! Take our quick survey to help AMLE uncover the latest trends in advisory programs across middle grades schools. Survey closes April 25 and results will be made available to members on April 29. 👉ow.ly/7Vms50VpZxw #advisory

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#ProudBlue I stand with the Transgender Community. Hopefully soon every day will be a celebration of visibility.

Questions: 1) who writes the scripts and 2) how legit is the content? As a teacher-mentor, I’ve realized that most (new and old) teachers don’t think about HOW they’re going to teach content, which shows up in classrooms. PLCs in my dept are partially spent practicing and receiving feedback.

ICYMI: Here's a biggie! The AMLE Foundation Fund is accepting applications for its grant award for educators engaged in promising, research-based practices that fulfill one or more of the 18 Characteristics of Successful Middle Schools. One month left to apply! www.amle.org/the-suc...