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To all the teachers who go above and beyond, we see you, we appreciate you, and we are so grateful for everything you do. 💛 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #FredRogers #MisterRogers #FredRogersInstitute

~ via @AllistairMcCaw

Today: 1. Look for the positives 2. Believe in yourself & others 3. Be thankful 4. Learn, improve, grow 5. Encourage someone 6. Replace HAVE TO with GET TO 7. Focus on Solutions 8. Trust in positive intentions 9. Let go of things you can’t control 10. Do your best!

3️⃣ strategies you can use to present Tier 1 instruction to your students: 💡 Video instruction 💡 Whole-group instruction + a cooperative learning strategy 💡 Small-group, teacher-led, differentiated instructional sessions More: bit.ly/3DPWaGz #k12 #edchat

Looking to lead data-informed conversations in the new semester? This guidance from @caselorg can light your path. schoolguide.casel.org/resource/estab…

The struggle is real – but in T Britt's classroom, there is always support available.

Here's to celebrating the power in overcoming obstacles with your students! (Via P @MrsLCumming)

Differentiation doesn’t have to mean four times the prep. From adapting reading levels ➝ scaffolding processes ➝ offering flexible products ➝ supporting learning environments — AI can help teachers personalize without burning out. youtube.com/watch?v=CKqrVA…

DYK: AMLE has created a new series of community one-pagers that explain core middle school structures, and their benefits to staff, students, and families? Each is available free to members and can be found under the "About Middle School" menu on amle.org.

Every little interaction adds up to a big impact. (Reminder via Leader @EmilyAPaschall)

Involved Parents = Motivated Students In our latest article on MiddleSchool.org, AMLE's new home for middle grades families, co-teaching team Amber Benson and Ruby Voss share their top 5 tips for establishing an open line of communication with your student's teachers. Check it out ➡️ middleschool.org/connections-ma…

Find out how one school leader traded siloed supports for a "family meeting" approach that "bypasses blame and shame." (Via @edutopia) edutopia.org/article/suppor…

"New middle school parents, it's time to embrace the weird! It’s a feature, not a bug. Middle schoolers are gloriously kooky, and teachers, with their front-row seat to the adolescent circus, can confirm: weird is normal." Read AMLE CEO Stephanie Simpson's love letter to new middle school parents: ow.ly/ULr650WQB7b

One of our primary goals this year and every year is building safe and inclusive classrooms, and a welcoming school environment. Everyone has a responsibility to be a culture builder -- Ts Ss Admins middleweb.com/52524/7-essent…

Very nice Bloom's Taxonomy cheat sheet! Fantastic for planning, questioning and skill development.

Give me 57 seconds and I’lll give you 5 science based techniques to increase your productivity

A simple strategy to help your students focus at a student-led station!💡 #edchat #edchateu #blendchat

Want to know who succeeds the most—and the least—in today’s world of work? According to Adam Grant, it’s the same type of person: Givers. Here’s why: 👇

"Middle school is a glorious mess of growth, goofs, and grit. Your job isn’t to pave a perfect path but to be a steady guide. Embrace the weird, cheer the tries, and let your kid stumble a bit—they’ll learn to soar. And you? You’ll survive this adventure too with a few laughs and a lot of love." AMLE CEO Stephanie Simpson shares the best middle school parenting advice she's received from educators over the years 👇 ow.ly/Gi0K50WuaPk