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
What's it really like to be a middle schooler in 2026? Calling all young adolescents aged 10-15 to tell us in your own unique and authentic way. See full contest details: amle.org/soundoff
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Join AMLE School of Distinction Principal Chad Corey as we dive into the art and practice of effective evaluations. This session will offer time for discussion of approaches to pre-observation, observation, and post-observation cycles.
Register👉amle.org/marchroundtable
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Let's turn superstition into celebration! Comment below with the total points you've earned so far in the #MLEM26 Quest by 11:59 ET 3/13: https://ow.ly/U7fW50YpZ2e We'll select a winner for a $25 Amazon Gift Card from ANYONE who comments with their point total across our socials, no matter the #!
ICYMI: This one's perfect for #MLEM26! Educational leader and leadership wellness expert, Vernicca Wynter shares actionable tips for teachers and administrators to cultivate thriving school cultures and combat burnout. https://ow.ly/eii050YoLBe
🥇Quest for Prizes=5pts https://ow.ly/cZqR50YoNnQ
ATTENTION AMLE MEMBERS🤩 The application window for 2026 Successful Middle School Grant is NOW OPEN!
View highlights of past grantees along with this year's application👉 amle.org/smsgrant
Exciting News! The Call for Presentations and Early Bird Registration for the 53rd Annual Conference for Middle Level Education are NOW OPEN!
View the schedule overview, registration breakdown (with group discounts available), and presentation formats: amle.org/annual
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How are you doing on your #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 Mar 8 with the most points earned so far! (The winner will be determined as the person w/ the highest points recorded across all our socials.)
Making summer PD plans? 😎 Join us for the AMLE Leadership Institute: a learning retreat rooted in middle grades best practice, tailored for aspiring and current middle grades leaders and teams. View the preliminary schedule and register at Early Bird Rates now! amle.org/leadership
It's Middle Level Education Month, and we're thrilled to be kicking off the fourth annual MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SOUND OFF. 🗣️Students can sound off on their middle school experience by responding to one of our prompts in the format that most appeals to them!
Submit by 4/3 👉 https://ow.ly/isML50YoSjg
Our latest Middle School Walk & Talk Podcast features educational leader and leadership wellness expert, Vernicca Wynter, sharing practical strategies for creating supportive, engaging school environments. 💓Listen in or read the recap: https://ow.ly/eii050YoLBe
Today marks the start of Middle Level Education Month! 🎉Join us as a champion for middle level education! 🥇There are a variety of ways both students and adults can get involved. Get started today with the contests and awards nominations we're hosting all month!
Meet the outstanding faculty for AMLE’s 2026 Leadership Institute! 🙌
Learn more about their diverse educational backgrounds that help us customize the program around topics focused on your real-world challenges: amle.org/leadership
Final Call! Please take our latest survey to tell us about your middle grades leadership programming!
The survey closes Jan. 23rd, and results will be shared in an upcoming Focus on the Middle Newsletter: amle.org/surveys
Join us for our next Author Workshop on January 28, 4-6 pm ET! Featuring Ann McCarty, Ed.D., as she shares scheduling success tips. Don't miss out! Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/j6SV50Y0lvJ
Tag your friends in your middle grades network!🔁The Association for Middle Level Education is the largest int'l association for middle level educators with <35,000 members. If your career is centered around education for ages 10-15, AMLE is the professional home for you!
Learn more: amle.org/join
Join us for our next Author Workshop featuring Ann McCarty, Ed.D. on Jan 28, 4-6 pm ET! The workshop will be a two-hour deep dive exploring both the cultural & technical sides of master scheduling—with special guests from AMLE's Schools of Distinction!
Learn more: https://ow.ly/eE4950XZBnz
Today we join educators across the nation in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Check out the new StoryMaps from the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute that offer a spacial and interactive archive of Dr. King's impact: https://ow.ly/GARf50XUbLU
Down to the final hours for your chance to make a real impact on middle level education! Applications for 2026 constituent committee positions are due EOD January 16: https://www.amle.org/get-involved/
What makes this puberty so difficult for many students is not the change itself, but the sense of isolation that can come with it. Caregivers & educators can help students feel accompanied & validated through the journey. 🎧 Catch our latest podcast or read the article: https://ow.ly/xPhR50XTZTo
AMLE members are invited to a free Leadership Roundtable on AI in education, happening Wed., Jan. 21, 4–5 p.m. ET. Join middle school media specialist Barb McCarty as we explore practical implications of AI for middle level educators. Register to receive the meeting link: https://ow.ly/BRet50XNbif
Who knew? It's National Clean Off Your Desk Day.🗑️♻️ A visual refresh is so helpful in keeping us organized with goals in plain site. Along these lines, check out this video tip from AMLE School of Distinction Central Middle School to help disaggregate data & engage students: https://ow.ly/IsIX50XTHxY
Regardless if it's your first year teaching in the middle grades or your 30th, jumping into the pool of educators who represent our constituent committees will broaden your perspective and help us reach others with resources to help students and school communities succeed! amle.org/getinvolved
How can we help you? Send your questions to info@amle.org
We ❤️ our members, and our members love middle schoolers! Right on, Kate! Join your fellow middle level educators in contributing to an AMLE Constituent Committee in 2026. amle.org/getinvolved
Beyond the volumes of research based materials you'll find at https://ow.ly/Fs4k50XU4Za, AMLE offers a network of >35,000 middle level professionals! Here's a tip from a member of our Early Career Educators Committee. We're accepting apps for committee volunteers thru 1/16 https://ow.ly/ukF850XU4Z9
Want to bring a new dimension to your AMLE membership? Serve on a constituent committee & collaborate with passionate educators like Joe! This week, we're showcasing advice from some of our talented volunteers who drive our mission forward. Join them! Apply by 1/16: amle.org/getinvolved
Make THIS the year you transform your dreams into reality! AMLE's Institute for Middle Level Leadership is the marquee event for middle level aspiring and current leaders. Learn from award-winning faculty sharing practical strategies & resources. Save with early bird rates! amle.org/leadership
