| |  A New Generation of Learners
Kids in classrooms of today are digital learners. They are growing up in an environment rich with technology tools and digital communications, and their learning styles and needs are different from those of prior generations. How do teachers take advantage of ways to engage and motivate students with technology? |
Review these research summaries on the effect of technology on student learning and technology as a source of new instructional opportunities.
Attend tech tool demos, play in technology sandboxes, experience the 21st Century Classroom, and hear technology success stories showcased by Alan November at NMSA08, our 35th Annual Conference. | |
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| | | "A safe writing environment empowers students and spills over into how they perceive themselves and speak to each other."
—Michael Galbraith & Robert Vogel, Voices of Teens: Writers Matter | | | | | |
| The Success in the Middle Act
The Success in the Middle bill (HR 3406 and S. 2227) has been introduced in the House and Senate. Read more and support this important legislation.
| Call for presentations
NMSA is now accepting presenter proposals for the Symposium on Middle Level Teacher Preparation in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 24-25, 2009. Deadline for submissions is September 30.
| Commitment to formative assessment
To use formative assessment successfully in the classroom, teachers need specific knowledge and skills. This article shares the what, why, and how, and the importance of the commitment of teachers and school leaders.
| Improving the lives of kids today
Join the America's Promise 15 in 5 Campaign Network for tools and information needed to help young people succeed.
| Assessment Manifesto (PDF)
Rick Stiggins of ETS Assessment Training Institute has written a white paper detailing the need for balanced assessment systems in America's schools if we are to succeed in our mission to help all students learn.
| National Teacher of the Year, a middle school teacher
Michael Geisen, a seventh grade science teacher from Prineville, Oregon, won this prestigious national honor.
| Accept the Learn and Serve Challenge
Join your peers from around the country for a concentrated week of special events and community outreach activities designed to raise awareness and build support for service-learning.
| Middle level teachers receive national recognition
The National Teachers Hall of Fame announced their five inductees for 2008—and among them are two middle level teachers.
| Attend a free Teacher-to-Teacher summer workshop
Participants will share instructional strategies in reading, math, science, and history at every grade level with prominent teachers from around the country.
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