NMSA - National Middle School Association, Helping You Achieve Successful Schools for Young Adolescentshttp://nmsa.orgNational Middle School Association (NMSA) serves as a voice for professionals, parents, and others interested in the educational and developmental needs of young adolescents. NMSA is the only national association dedicated exclusively to the development, growth, and improvement of the educational experiences of 10- to 15-year-olds.en-USCopyright © 1999-2010 by National Middle School Associationwebmaster@nmsa.orgNews and Headlines - NMSA and other leading education associations urge swift ESEA reauthorization (PDF) (1/21/2010) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxWed, 27 Jan 2010 14:19:52 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=328News and Headlines - Check out world-class, digital STEM resources, and engage with more than 600 middle grades educators at MSP2. (1/20/2010) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxWed, 20 Jan 2010 15:58:13 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=327News and Headlines - NMSA Board of Trustees Call for Nomination extended to January 29. Nominate yourself or a colleague today! (1/14/2010) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 14 Jan 2010 19:40:50 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=311News and Headlines - NMSA seeks executive director (1/2/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxMon, 04 Jan 2010 13:30:54 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=325News and Headlines - Schools of Success STEM specific service-learning grant deadline nearing (PDF). Intents to apply are due January 8, 2010 (12/18/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxFri, 18 Dec 2009 13:56:20 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=324News and Headlines - Take advantage of the $250 educator expense deduction on your federal taxes before December 31! (12/17/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 17 Dec 2009 19:33:31 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=323News and Headlines - NMSA appoints interim executive director. (12/16/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxWed, 16 Dec 2009 14:24:11 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=322News and Headlines - NMSA executive director resigns. (12/8/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 10 Dec 2009 21:15:35 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=318News and Headlines - The level and type of parental involvement, as perceived by adolescents, is correlated with adolescent psychological well-being. (12/8/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 10 Dec 2009 21:15:19 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=321News and Headlines - MSP2, the Middle School Portal 2: Math and Science Pathways project, has been nominated for an EduBlog award. Register your vote today! (12/8/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxWed, 09 Dec 2009 21:23:45 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=320News and Headlines - Ideas for supporting the aspirations of Latino students transitioning to high school. (12/8/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxWed, 09 Dec 2009 16:30:02 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=319News and Headlines - 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) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxTue, 08 Dec 2009 18:27:51 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=317News and Headlines - National Middle School Association and America's Promise Alliance announce ten, $1,000 Saving Our Futures grant winners. (11/23/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 19:58:43 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=316News and Headlines - This We Know: NMSA Washington Update—Key Legislation Introduced (11/23/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 18:38:03 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=315News and Headlines - Do you know of a school that has significantly changed for the better? Nominate them for a National School Change Award. (11/23/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxMon, 23 Nov 2009 14:03:06 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=314News and Headlines - The National Youth Leadership Council has joined NMSA as a Month of the Young Adolescent partner! (11/16/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxMon, 16 Nov 2009 14:35:35 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=313News and Headlines - Project Red is conducting a survey to analyze what’s working in technology-transformed schools and to show how technology can save money. (11/1/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxMon, 02 Nov 2009 15:00:58 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=312News and Headlines - The U.S. Census Bureau has developed the "2010 Census: It's About Us" program, a free K–12 standards-specific curriculum for schools. (10/30/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 20:17:24 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=277News and Headlines - Request a partner class in another country! Register before October 31. (10/27/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxTue, 27 Oct 2009 15:13:16 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=310News and Headlines - Should students with learning problems copy and paste notes from the Internet rather than hand written notes? (10/20/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxTue, 20 Oct 2009 20:15:52 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=308News and Headlines - Month of the Young Adolescent: Submit student artwork for national recognition. Entries due March 12 (10/20/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxTue, 20 Oct 2009 14:47:54 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=307News and Headlines - NBPTS seeking committee members for review of Middle Childhood Generalist Standards. (10/15/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 15 Oct 2009 14:10:24 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=306News and Headlines - Guidance for Schools for the Fall Flu Season (10/13/09) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxTue, 13 Oct 2009 12:39:23 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=305News and Headlines - 2010 Habitat for Humanity Teacher Fellows Program (10/7/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxWed, 07 Oct 2009 12:56:56 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=304News and Headlines - Service-Learning: The Time is Now (10/2/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxFri, 02 Oct 2009 12:39:04 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=303News and Headlines - Special NMSA09 housing rates end Oct. 5, 2009. Make your reservations today.  (9/24/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 24 Sep 2009 20:23:08 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=301News and Headlines - NMSA sends comments to US DOE regarding School Improvement Funds. (9/23/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxWed, 23 Sep 2009 13:29:47 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=300News and Headlines - Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and NMSA announce Healthy Choices, Healthy Children grant award program. (9/17/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 17 Sep 2009 14:59:27 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=299News and Headlines - This We Know: NMSA Washington Update (9/15/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxTue, 15 Sep 2009 19:36:49 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=287News and Headlines - An action research intervention showed findings supporting student academic improvement. (9/10/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 10 Sep 2009 17:14:02 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=298News and Headlines - Community climate and dynamics are vital in creating successful educational experiences (9/8/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxTue, 08 Sep 2009 20:40:38 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=296News and Headlines - President Barack Obama will deliver a national address to the students of America. 9/8, 12 p.m. ET (9/4/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxTue, 08 Sep 2009 12:23:57 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=295News and Headlines - NMSA is seeking student videos to feature at the NMSA Annual Conference. Deadline: October 5. (9/1/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxWed, 02 Sep 2009 01:00:38 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=292News and Headlines - Secretary Duncan and others announced new recommendations for schools in the event of flu outbreak. (8/25/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxWed, 26 Aug 2009 16:59:04 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=290News and Headlines - The Indiana DOE has approved a waiver for all middle schools to allow for staff attendance at NMSA09 (6/23/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 20 Aug 2009 18:58:36 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=283News and Headlines - The State Farm Youth Advisory Board are accepting grant applications until October 2, 2009. (8/5/2009) Issue areas include driver safety, environmental responsibility, financial literacy...http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 20 Aug 2009 18:57:32 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=289News and Headlines - $aving Our Futures: free online financial responsibility program for young people. (8/20/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 20 Aug 2009 18:56:44 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=207News and Headlines - NMSA09 has something for every middle grades educator with more than 450 sessions in 40 topic areas. (7/31/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 20 Aug 2009 18:56:10 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=288News and Headlines - MSP2 discussions cover a range of topics. (7/14/2009) Topics include middle school STEM courses, problem-based learning, citizen sci...http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 20 Aug 2009 18:51:34 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=280News and Headlines - A new report by Dr. Robert Balfanz looks at the role of middle grades in dropout prevention (4/28/2009) http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxThu, 20 Aug 2009 18:49:29 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=285News and Headlines - Middle Level SummitThe New York State Middle School Association summit, August 13–14, will feature diverse education or...http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxFri, 17 Jul 2009 18:53:11 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=286News and Headlines - NMSA is now on TwitterFor everyone who uses Twitter, you can now follow NMSA News and Headlines @Twitter. http://twitter....http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxMon, 15 Jun 2009 18:01:06 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=281News and Headlines - Get connected, visit NMSA09 Conference ConnectionsA new online feature that extends the rich experience of the annual conference beyond the three days...http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxTue, 09 Jun 2009 20:40:22 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=279News and Headlines - Landmark National Service Legislation SignedPresident Obama signed into law a sweeping expansion of national service that will engage millions o...http://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspxFri, 29 May 2009 19:09:34 GMThttp://nmsa.org/Home/tabid/64/Default.aspx?ItemId=276