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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...

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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.

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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...

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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...

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This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents
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