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The Association for Middle Level Education helps middle school educators reach every student, grow professionally, and create great schools.

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Do you (or someone you know) have the vision, experience, and passion to provide strategic leadership for AMLE? AMLE is now accepting nominations for two open positions on our Board of Trustees!

Trustees are instrumental in guiding our mission to support middle grades educators so they can reach every student, grow professionally, and create great schools.

Learn more and apply by June 30th: https://t.co/uFRqRv1Zs1

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Nominations for AMLE's Educator of the Year are due July 15th!

Gather inspiration from Katrina Hill ('25 honoree), and review the nomination requirements: https://t.co/WYNgf99nIP

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The housing block for this summer's Leadership Institute closes June 5th. Don't miss out on the best rates! Register & reserve your hotel stay: https://t.co/sUhTjZqQFq

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As educators supporting middle school students, we know this stage isn’t just a transition, it’s one of the most transformative periods in human development. Young adolescence (ages 10–15) brings rapid biological, cognitive, and social-emotional changes.

These years shape lifelong attitudes toward learning, self-identity, and future possibilities. That’s why we created the Middle School Student Sound Off Contest: to give students a voice to provide insight into this critical window of exploration, self-discovery, and forward thinking.

Join us in celebrating Nyla Whitaker, a 7th grader from Parker Jr. High School and 2026 Middle School Student Sound Off Contest finalist! 🏆

View Nyla's full entry + all of the finalists' submissions: https://t.co/cVRMu5q3Ke

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#AMLE25 Rising Star Presenter Adam Whitaker offers some thoughtful advice to ponder over summer break:
💭 What prompts are you putting into AI to spark culturally relevant learning for your students? 💭 What's a Gen Alpha experience you could try out this summer that could help you draw connections between classroom content and their world outside of school?

Read the full article & listen to the podcast:
👉https://t.co/SgmnpGFsul

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Today is #NationalCreativityDay, the perfect day to announce the winners of our 2026 Middle School Student Sound Off Contest!

CONGRATULATIONS, Nasir Scott and Adrian Morales, 7th graders from Strong Middle School in Melvindale, Michigan who were named the overall winners for their game called, "My Life in School".

Explore several middle school themes through the eyes of middle schoolers themselves in their interactive experience:
👉https://t.co/gFOc6zDDKp

🙌A huge thank you to every student who participated by using their voice to express their viewpoints boldly and thoughtfully. 💭🗣️ View the insightful student submissions, including our finalists and honorable mentions, here: https://t.co/cVRMu5q3Ke.

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Attention junior/senior undergraduate students & pre-service teachers! 📢Don't miss this awesome opportunity to apply to be a Student Ambassador at #AMLE26 in Nashville!

As an Ambassador, you’ll:
🌟 Gain an insider’s view of the world’s largest middle level education conference
🌟 Build your professional network with leaders and peers
🌟 Receive mentorship on your job search
🌟 Earn valuable resume experience through meaningful volunteer roles

Learn more & apply by August 30:

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Want to expand meaningful student leadership in your school or district? Our latest survey data reveals key trends for building student voice, agency, and collaboration for middle schoolers: https://t.co/VfzN6ev8Gg

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✏️ Want to sharpen your students’ thinking? Better questions = better learning. ICYMI, check out this great article + podcast with Connie Hamilton on the power of effective questioning in middle school: https://t.co/DgTtlOPsxF

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At Dorseyville Middle School, an AMLE School of Distinction, a unique initiative called Exploratory Time (ET) is keeping kids excited to come to school while building stronger relationships between students and school staff.

Gather recommendations for implementing a similar program at your school: https://t.co/l5e04OFhoQ

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Join an experience that will create lasting impact at your school for months and years to come! Limited spots remain for the 2026 Leadership Institute. Collaborate with expert faculty in interactive sessions and small-group “homeroom” communities, where you’ll focus on proven strategies that drive success in middle schools. ⚜️ Our amazing faculty will work directly with you (and your team if you’re bringing them!) to adapt these strategies to your unique school context and real-world challenges with young adolescents and the educators who serve them.

Register while spots last! https://t.co/oDPoq4htsJ

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🌟Would you like to play a leadership role in advancing the middle level education movement? AMLE is accepting nominations for two open positions on our Board of Trustees. 🌟Trustees serve six-year terms beginning January 2027. To self-nominate or nominate a colleague, you’ll need a completed nomination form, a high-resolution photo, and three letters of reference.
🌟Learn more and submit by June 30: https://t.co/Sa0nbzHSFj

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ICYMI, we're resharing this powerful case study from @JCPS featured in our Playbook for Career Exploration in the Middle Grades. What steps are you taking to boost student engagement as you head into summer planning? https://t.co/OMWAGQ2gE8

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Counselor, educator, and author Emily Kircher-Morris recently shared her expertise on what neurodiversity really means and how middle level educators can support a wide range of needs during a time when social awareness intensifies and differences become more visible.
Worth noting:
☑️Common misconceptions about neurodivergence
☑️How strengths-based accommodations benefit all learners
☑️Practical strategies for fostering belonging, supporting executive functioning, and disrupting rigid social patterns in the middle grades

Read the full article with the podcast interview: https://t.co/cQf023Ee0N

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🎉A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Katie Johnson, Principal at Belmont Ridge Middle School who was recently named Principal of the Year by @LCPSOfficial. Katie was recognized for making an extraordinary impact on her school community, leading with an open-door policy, and always making herself available to parents, staff, and students no matter how busy she is.

👆Which is saying a lot, considering Katie was also named a Principal of Distinction by the Virginia Department of Education last month. Katie was one of 25 admins to successfully complete all requirements demonstrating strong leadership in improving student achievement, providing effective instructional leadership, and cultivating a school environment that reduces non-academic barriers. 🎯

Katie currently serves as a member of the AMLE Board of Trustees. Join us in congratulating Katie on her exceptional contributions to her middle school community! 🙌

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Save the Date! Our last Leadership Roundtable of the school year is coming up Tuesday, May 26. Topics for discussion include:
☑️ year-end priorities, including evaluations, school events and activities
☑️ planning for the summer, and
☑️ preparing for the upcoming school year

Don't miss this valuable time to connect with other leaders in the middle grades!

Register for the meeting link: https://t.co/wnZ41EjhRG

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Teacher Appreciation Week may be wrapping up, but the celebration doesn’t have to end!

As a special thank you in honor of our global network of middle level teachers, we're offering a 20% discount at the AMLE Online Store through the end of this month.

Discover high-quality, research-based resources created specifically for middle level educators. Use code TYTeachers at checkout: https://t.co/33UsVOk7vU

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Continuing with our celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are thrilled to recognize middle level teachers from across the globe who have been named 2026 AMLE Adult Advocates. 🙌 🙌

These outstanding teachers are being recognized for their exceptional abilities to build trusted relationships when supporting students' academic engagement and growth while also supporting their social and emotional development.

🎉View the full list of awardees:
👉https://t.co/xm9n7JmBvo

Explore resources offering practical advice for assessing adult-student connections and designing experiences that promote belonging and trust:
👉https://t.co/wMCa7h6TwJ
👉https://t.co/ValxDVPr4P

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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🥳To all the incredible middle level teachers around the world: thank you for the guidance and encouragement you provide young adolescents during one of the most important and challenging stages of their lives.

Your patience, understanding, and dedication help students feel seen, supported, and inspired to grow. We are truly grateful for the powerful impact you make every day. 🙌🏻

We’re especially proud to highlight three of AMLE's outstanding Adult Advocate Award recipients: stand-out middle level teachers who exemplify excellence in supporting young adolescents:

🌟 Julie Segawa, Science Teacher - Honolulu, HI
🌟 Maria Uribe, French Teacher - Evanston, IL
🌟 Jessie Cooper, Learning Resource Teacher - Leesburg, VA

Join us in celebrating all of the remarkable 2026 Adult Advocate Awardees: https://t.co/RDacguR8t5

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Solid leadership that betters an entire school community isn't built in isolation. It’s forged through honest conversations, shared challenges, and meaningful connections with people who are committed to growing as leaders and as humans. That’s exactly what you’ll experience at the AMLE Leadership Conference.

Beyond the powerful interactive sessions led by veterans in field of middle level education, the greatest value often comes from the relationships you build, and the practical takeaways thos connections can inspire.

If you’re ready to invest in your growth and surround yourself with passionate leaders and aspiring leaders in the middle grades, join us at https://t.co/Znh5lCtnSn

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