What's great about SOCIAL media; I had totally missed @delilahsdawson 8/25/25 RIDE OR DIE, thinking it was YA? A friend on @goodreads reviewed it, so I took a look. COMPLETELY AWESOME. Pitch perfect for #MGLit. Buying two copies. That's why I'm on these platforms.

Do you remember when you joined X? We do now! It was an IMLEA board meeting. #MyXAnniversary

Coming June 22! 9 innings of reading, supported by Indy Sports Corp, Indianapolis Indians Charities, and Pacers Sports & Entertainment. Read more here. (and see how you can earn free baseball tickets!) indianasportscorp.beanstack.…

Enough! Summer reading should be fun! Take a look at these #MGLit titles that have adventures, SPORTS, and horror. There are at least fifteen more books I could list, but this is a start.

What happens when educators experience a magical approach to service and leadership? They bring fresh ideas, stronger connections and new inspiration back to their schools. Enter by June 11 for your school’s chance to send an educator to Disney Institute in Florida: horacemann.com/di #HoraceMannInsurance #Educators #ProfessionalDevelopment

Starts next week. Awesome and free! #mathed #mtbos #math #maths

Attention junior/senior undergraduate students & pre-service teachers! 📢Don't miss this awesome opportunity to apply to be a Student Ambassador at #AMLE26 in Nashville! As an Ambassador, you’ll: 🌟 Gain an insider’s view of the world’s largest middle level education conference 🌟 Build your professional network with leaders and peers 🌟 Receive mentorship on your job search 🌟 Earn valuable resume experience through meaningful volunteer roles Learn more & apply by August 30:

Today is #NationalCreativityDay, the perfect day to announce the winners of our 2026 Middle School Student Sound Off Contest! CONGRATULATIONS, Nasir Scott and Adrian Morales, 7th graders from Strong Middle School in Melvindale, Michigan who were named the overall winners for their game called, "My Life in School". Explore several middle school themes through the eyes of middle schoolers themselves in their interactive experience: 👉character-creator-chronicles… 🙌A huge thank you to every student who participated by using their voice to express their viewpoints boldly and thoughtfully. 💭🗣️ View the insightful student submissions, including our finalists and honorable mentions, here: amle.org/soundoff.

Taught my students to play Spoons, or in my classroom Markers… Simple probability (get 4 of the same card) Lots of action (everyone is moving) Quick games (about 2-3 minutes per game) And kids have to multitask for real (not their fake “oh I’m multitasking” while using a phone)

Our final edition of this school year celebrates honored educators, includes engaging end-of-year activities, and shares lots of summer learning opportunities! app.smore.com/n/d759w-middle…

Final chance to enter! Teacher Appreciation Month is wrapping up soon, and there are only a few grand prizes left! Don’t miss your opportunity to win: horacemann.com/teacher-appre… #HoraceMannInsurance #TeacherAppreciation #BeyondGrateful

✏️ Want to sharpen your students’ thinking? Better questions = better learning. ICYMI, check out this great article podcast with Connie Hamilton on the power of effective questioning in middle school: ow.ly/Ye2950YZO00

At Dorseyville Middle School, an AMLE School of Distinction, a unique initiative called Exploratory Time (ET) is keeping kids excited to come to school while building stronger relationships between students and school staff. Gather recommendations for implementing a similar program at your school: ow.ly/pS5850YZKLt

Student loan deadlines are approaching fast. With major repayment changes launching July 1, 2026, now is the time to understand your options and take action. Join our upcoming Student Loan Solutions webinar to: •Get the latest updates •Learn about forgiveness opportunities •Explore repayment strategies Save your spot today: horacemann.com/programs/webi… #horacemanninsurance #studentloans

Save the Date! Our last Leadership Roundtable of the school year is coming up Tuesday, May 26. Topics for discussion include: ☑️ year-end priorities, including evaluations, school events and activities ☑️ planning for the summer, and ☑️ preparing for the upcoming school year Don't miss this valuable time to connect with other leaders in the middle grades! Register for the meeting link: ow.ly/foKX50YZ7S3

It’s a special #KINLCon edition of the #FridayFive! 🎉 Sign up before school ends so you don’t miss out on 12 PGPs, 100 breakout sessions, and keynotes from Katie Powell & Matt Miller! Grab your spot for just $99 at KeepIndianaLearning.org/KINL…, and we’ll see you in Plainfield! ✨

We’re celebrating teachers all month long with amazing prizes and gift cards! There’s still plenty of time to win. Enter today at horacemann.com/teacher-appre… #HoraceMannInsurance #TeacherAppreciation #BeyondGrateful

Join us in Washington, D.C., June 25-27, 2026, and hear Dr. Joelle Hood deliver an inspiring keynote focused on connection, growth, and thriving school communities. You won’t want to miss her powerful message on June 27. zurl.co/Hc0XC

Teacher Appreciation Week may be wrapping up, but the celebration doesn’t have to end! As a special thank you in honor of our global network of middle level teachers, we're offering a 20% discount at the AMLE Online Store through the end of this month. Discover high-quality, research-based resources created specifically for middle level educators. Use code TYTeachers at checkout: ow.ly/cTGv50YWLUV