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Meeting with VDOE and Radford University folks to plan for presentations at Excellence in CoTeaching Initiative!

Nominations are now open for the prestigious AMLE Educator of the Year award!

Do you know a phenomenal middle level educator who has made an impact on the lives of young adolescents with a significant body of work while advancing the field of middle level education through leadership, vision, and advocacy?

Gather inspiration from last year's honoree along with this year's application, due July 15:

AMLE Educator of the Year - AMLE Read More... from AMLE Educator of the Year

Another thought, Amber! As I was thinking about offering multiple points of entry (differentiation) for student assignments, I pushed a bit further. Remember the that says you must complete $3.00 worth of activities? Each activity had a value and their choices must add up to a given amount? What if we used different currencies so our kids get exposed to new info and they will have to decide whether to multiply or divide to determine the prices/cost in US currency. We could offer a spectrum from mild to spicy, as far as the required conversions. (Yes, I am on vacation but my mind is motivated!)

When Archie Baldie has been with the pet sitter for 4 whole days and decides he needs specialized attention, who does he call? His Tia Amber!

Happenings from Lowe’s:
An older gentleman said, "He's the boss isn't he?" And an employee came up and pet him. Archie is a celebrity!

Four takeaways from our investigation into Texas’ disciplinary schools Designed as a punishment for serious offenses, the schools now enroll students who have committed only minor infractions

Benson! Amber, next year, whenever we do Venn diagrams (we now use Smart Pal inserts) we need to use hula hoops! Hugs, Voss