FIVE Minute Reflection – What can you do in five minutes to be a reflective teacher? Reflection is such a powerful part of teaching. Who can argue that thinking critically about your lessons will improve your instruction? I believe the most reflective teachers are often also the most critical of themselves. The most passionate and engaging…
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Shakespeare in 8th grade? Yes! Students at Byram Intermediate School are reading one of Shakespeare’s best comedic plays: A Midsummer Night’s Dream. This comedic play is believed to have been written between 1590 and 1597 and portrays the events surrounding the marriage of the Duke of Athens, Theseus, and Hippolyta. The play includes the…
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The Association for Middle Level Education has joined with the National Association of Secondary School Principals, The National Association of Elementary School Principals, The National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, Adolescent Success, ACT, Spark, and Let’s Move! Active Schools to declare MARCH the official month to focus on students ages 10 to 15 and celebrate middle…
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Girls Who Code, a national non-profit dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology, is expanding its network of free Clubs for girls in grades 6-12. Currently, less than a quarter of computing jobs are held by women. That number is declining and our organization is working to reverse the decline. Last year we reached…
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Happy New Year Middle School Educators, I hope that everyone had a peaceful and enjoyable holiday season with your loved ones. As the calendar turns to 2018 I am filled with pride and lofty expectations for the future of NJAMLE. In the last six months, we have accomplished quite a bit, spreading educational excellence via:…
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