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At this year's conference we released the new edition of This We Believe. This new edition includes the 16 characteristics of successful middle grades schools, extra attention to digital tools, exceptional education, ESL/ELL, service-learning, and learning in a global economy. View more information.... Read More »
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Learn how to use creative and integrative approaches to teach students problem-solving and critical thinking skills that will prepare them for careers of the 21st century. View this issue of Middle School Journal.Read More »
Now is the time to become more involved in middle level education. NMSA is now accepting nominations for the 2010 Board of Trustees election. Members are encouraged to nominate themselves or someone else. All nomination forms must be faxed or postmarked by January 15, 2010. View more informationRead More »
Institutional Members, NMSA’s new website allows everyone on your staff to set up an online Member Access account. Just have them follow the instructions below and they will receive instant access to everything your membership provides, including Middle School Journal and Middle Ground, discounts... Read More »
NMSA has created an online NMSA Annual Conference Orientation to help attendees get the most out of their conference experience. It provides details about what to expect when you arrive in Indianapolis, how to use the program book, and other helpful hints. View Conference OrientationRead More »
With the new website I've seen a dramatic increase in our RSS feed subscriptions. RSS feeds make it possible for users to keep in touch with all of their favorite websites and quickly access new content as it is added. If you have any questions about RSS feeds please visit our RSS FAQ... Read More »
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is accepting applications for the committee responsible for reviewing and revising the Middle Childhood Generalist Standards. Middle Childhood Generalist Standards are for teachers of students ages 7-12. More informationRead More »
The latest issue of NMSA's monthly member newsletter, Middle E-Connections, was sent yesterday featuring the article Power Play—The Gotcha Technique by Judith Baenen. Members can log in to view this issue and many other past issues.... Read More »
One of the NMSA09 Ticketed Workshops is now free.Here's the details. CW1108 This session is now included in your registration. No special tickets needed—simply show up! ... Read More »
Service-Learning & Social Responsibility This issues of Middle Ground takes a look at service-learning—once an add-on that is now woven into the very fabric of the middle grades curriculum. Spotlight... Read More »
Save the Date!Middle Level Essentials Returning to Las VegasApril 22-23, 2010
Save the Date!NMSA2010—37th Annual Conference & ExhibitBaltimore, MDNovember 4-6, 2010
This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents
Effective Classroom Assessment by Catherine Garrison, Dennis Chandler, & Michael Ehringhaus
Inventing Powerful Pedagogy by Ross Burkhardt
Teaming & Advisory by Jerry Rottier, Tammy Woulf, Donell Bonetti, Erin Meyer