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Motivating Young Adolescents
This discussion shares ideas about student motivation and the role of the classroom teacher. Jack and Kim also discuss practical ways to motivate the young adolescent.
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NMSA and other leading education associations urge swift ESEA reauthorization (PDF) (1/21/2010)

Check out world-class, digital STEM resources, and engage with more than 600 middle grades educators at MSP2. (1/20/2010)

NMSA seeks executive director (1/2/2009)

NMSA appoints interim executive director. (12/16/2009)

NMSA executive director resigns. (12/8/2009)

The level and type of parental involvement, as perceived by adolescents, is correlated with adolescent psychological well-being. (12/8/2009)

Tristin Koch and her 8th Grade Social Studies class at Drake Middle School in Arvada, Colorado, won a class trip to Washington, D.C. (12/8/2009)

Do you know of a school that has significantly changed for the better? Nominate them for a National School Change Award. (11/23/2009)

Month of the Young Adolescent: Submit student artwork for national recognition. Entries due March 12 (10/20/2009)

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"Talk to your students as though they are five years older than they really are; listen as though they are five years younger."
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Middle Ground Magazine - February 2010

By Ryan Gauntz on 2/2/2010 11:03 AM

Just posted the February 2010 issue of Middle Ground magazine. Members can also view an online digital version for free. Middle Ground, February 2010, Tools for Teaching & Reaching Today's Young Adolescents

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Volunteer Opportunity for Members

By Derek Neal on 1/20/2010 2:57 PM

Are you looking for a way to become more involved in your association? Now is your chance! NMSA is seeking 12-15 members with an interest in reviewing session proposals...

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New issue of The Family Connection now online

By Ryan Gauntz on 1/15/2010 2:16 PM

The Family Connection 2010 • Volume 14 • Number 3 Don't You Trust Me? Young...

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New Podcast, Listen Online

By Ryan Gauntz on 1/14/2010 3:41 PM

Motivating Young Adolescents Jack Berckemeyer is joined by Kim Campbell, classroom teacher...

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Middle School Journal - January 2010

By Ryan Gauntz on 12/21/2009 4:13 PM

Just posted the January 2010 issue of Middle School Journal. Members can also view an online digital version for free. Middle School Journal, January 2010, Celebrating Cultural Diversity

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