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Middle School

Middle school is often synonymous with the awkwardness, uncertainty and sheer terror of early adolescence. But it can also be an amazing time of brain development, when children’s growing sense of self can blossom as they take more agency in their lives and learning. In this special report, Hechinger looks at what schools should do to help children at this critical inflection point in their personal development and academic careers.

Posted inOpinion

OPINION: It is time to pay attention to the science of learning

by M-J Mercanti-Anthony November 6, 2023November 3, 2023

The thing that surprised me most about my teacher preparation program was that we never talked about how kids learn. Instead, we were taught how to structure a lesson and given tips on classroom management. I took “methods” classes that gave me strategies for discussions and activities. I assumed that I would eventually learn how […]

Posted inOpinion

OPINION: Starting earlier will create better student pipelines into STEM fields

by Jon Deane October 2, 2023October 2, 2023
Posted inFrom The Editors Desk

COLUMN: Can we find the solution to middle school math woes in a virtual world?

Avatar photo by Liz Willen September 19, 2023September 19, 2023
Posted inJill Barshay

PROOF POINTS: The value of one-size-fits-all math homework

Avatar photo by Jill Barshay September 11, 2023September 8, 2023
Posted inOpinion

OPINION: Boston Public Schools are exposing students to career options as early as middle school, and it’s paying off

Avatar photo by Mary Skipper and Marinell Rousmaniere June 22, 2023June 22, 2023
Posted inFrom The Editors Desk

COLUMN: How can we improve math education in America? Help us count the ways

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Liz Willen and Noble Ingram June 12, 2023June 13, 2023
Posted inOpinion

OPINION: Middle school math is a unique problem that needs more attention

by David Scarlett Wakelyn February 20, 2023February 16, 2023
Posted inOpinion

OPINION: Let’s help our middle schoolers learn from their digital worlds

by Candice Odgers and Jacqueline Nesi January 16, 2023January 12, 2023
Posted inOpinion

OPINION: Why the U.S. must recognize and support caregiving students in middle and high schools

by Emma Armstrong-Carter January 9, 2023January 5, 2023
Posted inMiddle School

Inside the new middle school math crisis

Avatar photo by Steven Yoder December 30, 2022January 27, 2023

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