This We Believe: Keys to Educating Young Adolescents

by National Middle School Association, Association for Middle Level Education

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 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

Genres: Education, Teaching, Professional Development, Read For School

72 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published December 1, 2010

Reviews

[Nate Simons]

Great quick read in how middle school SHOULD be. It's hard for us to remember all of the changes that a middle school is going through physically and mentally and we don't always have the patience for them. But this is the time they need strong adults the most.

[Jessica]

I read this one because I participated in a book study at work. Pretty good read, especially if you are new to middle school. I am not new to it, but I still appreciated the info in here. I am happy our school does a lot of these things, but there was some food for thought for some good changes/improvements to the ways we do things.

[Kelley Wood]

Grabbed this off the shelf during our quarantine. Great reminder of the importance of what I do and things I can improve as a school leader.

[Patrick]

THE defining work on what it means to be a middle school!

[Jordyn V]

*for school*

[Brittany]

Not a frightfully exciting read, but there is a lot of information. Most of the information is common sense, but it's nice to have it all in one place for reference. I do like the fact that it is concise so there isn't need to dig through it to find information. Overall, it will be a good reference to hold onto.

[Sarah Ryburn]

Not the most exciting read of all time, but this position–paper, as AMLE refers to it, does offer a thoughtful exposition of the importance of middle level education, its goals and essential attributes and characteristics, in addition to putting forth a compelling call to action.

[John]

Concise collection of what a middle school needs to be great!

[Kristen]

This We Believe: Keys To Educating Young Adolescents by the National Middle School Association was read for EDU 262 Middle Level Education.

[Gabby]

Easy read and extremely true to what middle school is as a teacher and what student need from teachers in order to succeed. Only had to read it for a class and I was lucky it was so short and clear!

[Kelley]

This We Believe is an important book for educators interested in working toward renovating their middle years schools and programs. More appropriately this book could be described as a framework through which to view a successful program. It explains 16 straight-forward characteristics each must have. This framework doesn't provide examples in practice. Instead it succinctly states the case why well-designed middle years programs are necessary while explaining the required characteristics they must have. This leaves educators to determine how to innovate their own programs according to the needs of their community while meeting the intent of the framework. While not a flashy read, this brief book's simplicity is dense with provocative concepts that will surely spark genuine self-reflection about one's own program.