No surprise-- Indianapolis is one of the best! For those of you coming to #AMLE25....

Meet the bears, study the bracket, and cast a vote at: explore.org/fat-bear-week

The world's largest event for middle grades educators is less than two months away! The housing block is filling fast, and we've just added new, low-cost options to keep up with demand. Make your plans to join us in Indy at the 52nd Annual Conference for Middle Level Education

⏰ Reminder: Tomorrow's online Author Spotlight is open to all educators! Discuss Oppenheimer and the Atomic Bomb with the authors + discover strategies on using the book in the classroom. Register now: hubs.li/Q03H-V4n0 #middlegradereads #middleschoolteacher #edutwitter

Interesting idea-- any other schools try a tech-free day?

Teaching with Colleagues to Expand Kids’ Learning. Recalling a time when interdisciplinary teaching was common, Lauren Brown suggests ways teachers can revive a practice that emphasizes knowledge-based learning. #edutwitter #teachertips #sschat middleweb.com/52712/teaching…

Yes, some Southern states' reading scores are rising. But they're not all doing the same things. And if we want all kids to become proficient readers, we need to do a LOT more than teach phonics. Karen Vaites Check out my new post: nataliewexler.substack.com/p/whats-really…

Mrs. Johnson's grade 6 social studies students engage in a “Walking Podcast” activity while enjoying the fall October morning.

🧵Check out the key findings and takeaways from our new report, “Boys in the Digital Wild: Online Culture, Identity, and Well-Being,” that explores the digital habits of boys ages 11-17 across the US: commonsensemedia.org/research/boys-…

Whether you're just starting or a veteran implementer, there's something here for you. Join the INBTC Network and get connected to the thinking classroom community. Register today to get emails about upcoming events at keepindianalearning.org/inbtc-network. Keep Indiana Learning #INBTC

Alright folks, it's that time of year again! Here is the Halloween Escape Room which lets you turn literally any Wayground (formerly Quizizz) quiz you're already doing into a Halloween Escape Room! 🎃🔐 ow.ly/uvAi50L69na I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it! Directions &

NEW at MiddleSchool.org! Our friends at Ask, Listen, Learn share some great mental health strategies for parents supporting their budding adolescent. Check it out, along with all of the other amazing resources at AMLE's home for middle school families

And, one of the runners-up is Indiana's own Cheryl Moran, principal of Custer Baker Intermediate School in Franklin! Congratulations to all three winners!

The social studies teacher on one of my interdisciplinary teams started the year with a "draw a map from your home to the school," with surprising results.

This issue can be summed up in one word: Joy! There are so many great ideas that educators are sharing across many platforms! Plus, AMLE is meeting here in Indianapolis! secure.smore.com/n/my6npv

Calling all passionate middle grades educators! Applications are now open for AMLE's 2026 Constituent Committee appointments. AMLE relies on volunteer committee members to guide the work of our association. Make your mark on the future of the profession. Learn more and apply by

AMLE has made a brilliant decision to start 2 days of #AMLE25 with presentations by Katie Powell, Katie Powell ! The energy of hundreds of middle school educators will be through the roof!

I think (?) I have all of the Indiana presenters at #AMLE25 on this spreadsheet. Creating it made me even more excited for the conference! bit.ly/IndianaAMLE

So pleased that #AMLE25 has come to Indiana! Come visit our booth, #434, located near the AMLE bookstore, snapshot posters, & lunch tables. Come play Indiana Jeopardy for Albanese Gummi Bears, get info on restaurants & attractions, share your recs, & learn about IMLEA .

Educators, we want to hear your "6-7" stories: ckbe.at/481E2G1