Stanford University, a top-rated California university, is offering a virtual high school curriculum. It is only for the "gifted."

May 6, 2006 - Barbara Pytel

Teach middle school students how to write an organized speech. To improve delivery, practice the art of eye contact and the use of volume, speed, and gestures.

Dec 20, 2009 - Kellie Hayden

The holidays are coming and middle school students still enjoy celebrating the holidays. These ideas can be used in the language arts classroom.

Nov 5, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

School improvement is a hot topic and the European model is often debated. Massachusetts has a Gr. 6-12 school run on the European model. How is this different?

Jul 15, 2006 - Barbara Pytel

In conjunction with a unit of study, a field trip can be a powerful teaching tool. The problem is the cost. Try these ideas to give students a memorable experience.

Apr 11, 2009 - Kellie Hayden

Teachers can help students improve their comprehension by creating an inspiring environment, modeling good reading skills and allowing ample time to digest.

Aug 27, 2011 - Thadra Petkus

Teachers who develop an effective classroom management plan will ultimately be able to teach their students more skills throughout the year. Use these tips.

Aug 28, 2010 - Thadra Petkus

Teachers who prepare middle school classrooms need to keep in mind the age, maturity and needs of adolescent, middle school students.

Jul 18, 2010 - Sarahlynne Davis

Middle school students thrive on responsibility, ownership and leadership. Giving students classroom jobs is relevant to the changes of adolescence.

Jun 16, 2010 - Sarahlynne Davis

Inspire poetry writing with published poems and even paper wads. Help students find poem ideas in student created paper balls or try a copy change poem.

Jan 18, 2009 - Kellie Hayden

The National Middle School Association (NMSA) can help middle school teachers in many ways. The answers or advice they need might just be a click away.

Sep 18, 2006 - Amy Horn

Standardized testing is the tool of choice to assess student learning to meet federal and state mandates. However, the future may allow a broader range of assessments.

Dec 14, 2008 - Kellie Hayden

Word walls are common in primary classrooms as part of early literacy programs, but they are equally useful for teaching content vocabulary in upper grade classrooms.

Nov 7, 2008 - Sheila Gaquin

Many factors affect teachers in middle level education every day. Whether or not they teach in a middle school or junior high school might be the biggest factor of all.

Jul 26, 2006 - Amy Horn

Middle school orientation programs key to effective transition and achievement for tweens and parents. Organization, social skills and academic awareness key focal points

May 25, 2007 - Joe Bruzzese