Book by Scales, Peter, McEwin, C. Kenneth

Growing Pains: The Making of Americas Middle School Teachers

Education & Teaching

National Middle School Association

Scales, Peter

McEwin, C. Kenneth

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Center for Early adolescen

Dewitt Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund

Schools & Teaching

Natl Middle School Assn

Book by Swaim, John, Stefanich, Greg P.

Meeting the Standards: Improving Middle Level Teacher Education

Swaim, John

Stefanich, Greg P.

What Current Research Says to the Middle Level Practitioner

What Current Research Says to the Middle Level Practitioner

Understanding And Implementing This We Believe -- First Steps

John H. Lounsbury

This We Believe---And Now We Must Act

If you are committed to helping young adolescents become successful, responsible, global citizens, the Association for Middle Level Education, formerly National Middle School Association, invites you to read and implement This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents. This book describes the 16 vital characteristics of successful middle grades schools, and is a critical resource for everyone involved in the education, health, and well being of today s young adolescents. Now in its fourth edition, NMSA/AMLE s landmark position statement shares the enduring lessons learned in more than 35 years of active middle school advocacy. When its concepts are embraced, students are prepared for success in school and career. Since 1982, This We Believe has been a foundational piece for countless organizations, policymakers, school districts, schools, colleges, and universities in the public and private sectors, and internationally. This We Believe is the essential guide for educators and others involved in creating successful schools for young adolescents. 
In this edition: <ul>
<li>16 characteristics fully described</li> <li>Four essential attributes identified</li> <li>Chart of characteristics and attributes</li> <li>Extra attention to digital tools, exceptional education,</li> <li>ESL/ELL, service learning, and learning in a global economy</li> <li>New section that articulates the vision on major goals</li> <li>Call to Action</li> <li>A NEW research section</li>
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This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents

Association for Middle Level Education

Research and Resources in Support of This We Believe is an invaluable and concise guide for educators and those dedicated to the education of young adolescents. This edition, an essential companion to NMSA/AMLE's position paper This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents, articulates the research related to the middle school concept and the 16 characteristics of successful middle grades schools.
This book includes
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<li>Rationale for middle grades research</li> <li>Research on the middle school concept</li> <li>Research summaries about major topic areas</li> <li>Brief annotations for the 16 characteristics of This We Believe</li> <li>Recommended resources</li> <li>Seven recommendations for future research</li> </ul>

Research & Resources In Support of This We Believe

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