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The Association for Middle Level Education is the only international organization of its kind dedicated to helping middle school educators reach every student, grow professionally, and create great schools.
Tues, October 13 at 4 p.m. ET: Join middle level leaders from across the country for AMLE's next Leadership Roundtable focused on the opportunities, challenges, and evolving role of artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. https://ow.ly/JcnY50ZVKTX #NationalPrincipalsMonth #AIineducation
Check out the amazing line up of Keynote, Featured, and Rising Star Presenters coming to AMLE26, November 4-6, 2026! Stay tuned for the full schedule coming later this month! Join us for the most comphrensive conference for middle level educators in Nashville! 🎸https://amle.org/annual/speakers/
Speakers - AMLE25
Keynote and Featured Speakers At AMLE25, we’re not just passing through young adolescence, we’re making a stand at the crossroads to ensure that middle level education drives towards a future where every student emerges happy, healthy, and successful. Learn from incredible speakers dedicated to uncovering new pathways to student success in the middle grades. Rosalind Wiseman... Read More
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We are thrilled to recognize Robert Dumas as the recipient for AMLE's 2026 Toepfer Award for the Civic Engagement of Middle Grades Students. Watch the inspiring story of how Mr. Dumas is motiving young adolescents: amle.org/toepfer Catch him presenting live at #AMLE26!
AMLE is endorsing the QEPA, introduced by Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC) and U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI). This bill invests in recruiting, preparing, & supporting the next generation of teachers. Learn more about what's behind the proposed bill: https://tinyurl.com/444bnhb4. #QEPA #EducationPartnerships
ICYMI: Why do some students seem disengaged one day and fully invested the next? 🤔 AMLE and NAESP member Jennifer Otte explores the science behind the adolescent brain and what educators can do to foster stronger engagement, focus, and success: https://ow.ly/sw2q50ZRAXx
When outstanding middle school educators come together, ideas spark, connections grow, and everyone leaves inspired. Congratulations to the four Schools of Distinction highlighted here. We look forward to celebrating your impact at #AMLE26! 🎉 https://ow.ly/8SLn50ZRqPf
Congratulations to AMLE 2026 School of Distinction, Cloverleaf Middle School: We see you in the news! 👀 http://ow.ly/qyrf50ZRc5c Learn more: amle.org/cloverleaf Start YOUR journey to international recognition: amle.org/sod
Don't delay! Early Bird Registration for #AMLE26 ends September 30th. You can see an overview of the schedule and book your hotel stay from our conference website: amle.org/annual
🎧 Season 6 of Middle School Walk & Talk is here! Start the new school year by reflecting on what matters most. Hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire share tips for setting sustainable goals and celebrating every win. 📖 https://ow.ly/uOJu50ZOoUu 🎙️ https://ow.ly/6brn50ZOoUt
Here's a great opportunity to connect with your professional network while learning ways to create authentic learning experiences tailored to the middle that encourage curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in an age of artificial intelligence! Register now: 👉amle.org/events
The incredible work happening at WBAIS in Israel is a powerful example of what's possible when we center learning around the unique needs of young adolescents: 👏 amle.org/walworth Explore characteristics of Successful Middle Schools that help students in the middle grades thrive: amle.org/sms
The Successful Middle School: This We Believe - AMLE
The Successful Middle School: This We Believe is a comprehensive program that educators, schools, and districts can adopt for student success.
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🚨Good news! You now have until September 30 to save $100 on your AMLE Annual Conference registration! If Nashville has been on your mind, you've got a little bit more time to make it happen. Share with friends and colleagues: #AMLE26 is two months away! 👉Learn more & register: amle.org/annual
Pictured here are AMLE's Board Member Katie Johnson and CEO Chris Woodside. Join us in celebrating Katie & her school's well-deserved accolades: 🏅AMLE School of Distinction🏆AMLE Adult Advocate Awardee💯LCPS Principal of the Year🙌VDOE Principal of Distinction / Learn more: 👉amle.org/belmontridge
YOU are invited to join fellow middle level leaders for a candid roundtable conversation. Come ready to share: ✅ Your biggest anticipated challenge for the 26-27 school year✅ An initiative you're excited about ✅ What's working/what's changing ✅ Student support strategies 👉https://ow.ly/BpaK50ZHs4e
We're thrilled to recognize the distinctive student-centered learning happening at Blake Bass Middle School in Sharpsburg, GA!https://ow.ly/Kf5850ZGIe4 See how BMS exemplifies AMLE's Characteristics of Successful Middle Schools: https://ow.ly/nf4S50ZGIe5
Blake Bass named 2026 School of Distinction
Blake Bass Middle School has been named a 2026 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education, placing the Coweta County school among 39 middle schools worldwide to
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👏👏👏 Well done Austin Prep for being named a 2026 AMLE School of Distinction! Learn more about one of the things they does best: supporting middle school students and the educators who serve them through advisory: amle.org/advisory 👀Spot them in the news: thebostonpilot.com/article.php?ID=203167
Austin Prep becomes first Catholic middle school to earn national honor
BRAINTREE -- Reading's Austin Prep has been named a School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education, becoming the first private school in New England and the first Catholic sch
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📣 Did you know AMLE members receive free NAESP membership & resources through our reciprocal partnership? Start with this webinar from AMLE member Jen Otte on understanding the adolescent brain. 🔗 Sign up for membership: amle.org/naesp 🎥 Watch the webinar: https://ow.ly/FSwp50ZFhAF
What a way to start the school year. 🎉 Congrats to AMLE's 2026 Schools of Distinction for their commitment to middle grades best practices and continuous improvement. Does your school serve students ages 10-15? Learn more through our professional network and assessment process: amle.org/sod
We see you in the news! 👀Congrats to New Hope-Solebury Middle School & all 2026 Schools of Distinction! Your dedication sets the standard in middle level education. Learn more: amle.org/sod https://ow.ly/3KlX50ZCpeu
New Hope-Solebury Middle School named 2026 School of Distinction
New Hope-Solebury Middle School has been named a 2026 School of Distinction by the Association for Middle Level Education — one of just 39 schools nationwide and only three in
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We are proud to announce the 2026 Class of AMLE Schools of Distinction! 🎉Gather ideas for successful middle school best practice in our mini PD library at amle.org/sod. We can't wait to celebrate these schools at #AMLE26: The Annual Conference for Middle Level Education in Nashville this November!
🎒📚Back-to-school season is here, and there's plenty happening at AMLE! Our CEO is here to help you kick off the year by sharing the latest announcements and new opportunities from AMLE. Watch now and stay connected with everything happening across our middle grades community!
📚 Get ready for Wednesday’s Teacher Talk! Start by reading this quick article on building middle school culture through shared expectations, then join us live to dive deeper together. 👉 Article: https://ow.ly/g5e550Zyfnr 🔗 Webinar link: https://ow.ly/hkGe50ZyfpG
Advocacy for middle schoolers happens far beyond the classroom. Congratulations to Natalie Maxey-a shining example of a professional working with young adolescents who goes the extra mile to build trust, foster belonging, and ensure every student knows they matter. Learn more: amle.org/smsadvocates
Get "back in the groove" of things with our first roundtable of the 2026-2027 school season. Drop in for Teacher Talks: Setting Expectations and Norms in the New School Year. August 12, 4-5 p.m. ET. Register for meeting link 👉amle.org/events This event is free & exclusive to any AMLE member!
We're thrilled to celebrate outstanding professionals across middle level education who champion the success of young adolescents! Congrats to Jillian Doddema and Beth McWhorter of St. James Middle School (MO), recipients of the 2026 AMLE Adult Advocate Award. Thank you for your dedication & impact!
Help families feel confident as they navigate the middle school years with AMLE's concise, practical brochure designed to support parents & caregivers in providing guidance through big transition. Perfect for parent orientation & open house! 📦 Order your bundles today: https://ow.ly/9QKT50WuEav
As the new school year approaches, invest in yourself with AMLE’s virtual experiences for middle level educators. You'll find opportunities to learn, connect, and stay engaged on the AMLE Events Calendar: amle.org/events
Pre-service teachers: don't miss this amazing opportunity to grow your professional network while gaining an insider's view of AMLE's Annual Conference. Apply to be a Student Ambassador at #AMLE26! Applications are due August 30th: amle.org/annual/collegiate-students-pre-service-teachers
Many middle schools have advisory periods, but few tap into their full potential. South View Middle School, an AMLE School of Distinction, transformed advisory into a valued space for belonging and culture. Read their story: https://ow.ly/98EY50ZqbzB
Advisory as the Heart of School - AMLE
Discover how a strong middle school advisory program builds belonging, strengthens relationships, and supports every student's academic and personal growth.
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