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 info@amle.org 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
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
#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
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
#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
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 info@amle.org 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
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
