It’s the six year anniversary of one of my favorite student doodles I ever received. I still have it at my desk! 🤣

As new legislation emerges, we want to hear from YOU about your current cell phone policies to identify trends as well as what's working – & what isn’t.  Take the survey 👉 okt.to/rdl1Xb And join us for the leadership roundtable next week 👉 okt.to/kQBf8O

Cell phones in schools—one of the hottest back to school topics! Curious how other middle schools are navigating this? Tune in!

This Chalkbeat article does a great job walking through the history of the Dept of Ed, its role, what it would take to end it, and what that would mean. I found it to be a balanced, helpful explanation. chalkbeat.org/2024/08/24/if-…

You asked, we answered! The #AMLE24 Early Bird Deadline has been extended through Saturday. 🗓️ Don't miss out on the lowest registration rates for the 51st Annual Conference for Middle Level Education. See you there 👉 okt.to/RnMxPo

Calling all PNW middle grades colleagues! AMLE is returning to Portland this October. Join us for the one-day Summit that's all about the middle grades featuring keynote presentations from Houston Kraft & Katie Powell. Reg & call for presentations now open 👉 amle.og/pnw

Boredom Busters officially released 5 years ago today! So grateful to ⁦Dave Burgess⁩, ⁦Tara M Martin⁩, ⁦⁦Dawn M. Harris MEd, EdS⁩, and all those who work behind the scenes in the ⁦Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.⁩ community for bringing my books to life. It has been such an honor.

Katie Powell Tara M Martin Dawn M. Harris MEd, EdS Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc. 5 years of helping teachers make lessons more engaging!!! Thanks for sharing your work with the world!! #BoredomBusters: Transform Worksheets, Lectures, and Grading into Engaging, Meaningful Learning Experiences a.co/d/hK8sD9e #tlap #dbcincbooks

Crypto...digital banking...online scams...How can we prepare kids to be financially empowered in a constantly changing world? In our latest podcasts our friends from EVERFIK12 share just how relevant this is to the middle grades. You might be surprised 👉 okt.to/V10eXP

I am so very excited for the launch of this book by Dr. Laurie Barron and Patti Kinney! The original edition of Belong and Become flies out of our bookstore at events, and this updated edition is so thoughtfully done!

Middle school should be a place where kids feel they can belong & where they can discover who they want to become. There is much we can do to create school environments where both are possible. Find out why middle grades leaders ❤️ AMLE's newest title 👉 okt.to/5TZfOo

We can't wait to celebrate the 2024 AMLE Schools of Distinction at #AMLE24! Interested in being recognized next year? Join us for an open info session. Learn more about Schools of Distinction 👉 okt.to/1aIEJT Register for the info session 👉 okt.to/e0b6K5

Laurie is one of my favorite human beings. Listen to her (& Matthew McConaughey) discuss the lengths district leaders have to go thru to secure grant funding that lets them meet kids’ needs. As Laurie says, “This is a competition we shouldn’t be in. All of our kids need funding.”

Our next Leadership Roundtable is just a couple weeks away! Bring your questions and ideas and join us for an invigorating discussion facilitated by Dr. Laurie Barron, author of The Successful Middle School: A Place to Belong and Become. amle.org/septroundtable

What a well-deserved award! Lisa is one of the most dedicated middle school advocates I’ve ever met. She’s a dynamic balance of go-getter and encourager. I’m grateful to have gotten to work with her and the HIDOE team!

Check out our FREE Online Student Engagement & Culture Building Tool Box! 8 videos (5-7 mins/each) FREE resources!! 📹➡️ daveburgessconsulting.mykajabi.com/offers/CarxLo8… #tlap #dbcincbooks Dave Burgess Tara M Martin Dawn M. Harris MEd, EdS Katie Powell

“I teach 8th grade U.S. History at Watertown Middle School. I was born and raised in Watertown, and I plan to retire from Watertown Middle School as an 8th grade U.S. History teacher because I love teaching. I love it with my whole heart.” amle.org/a-back-to-scho…

A Taylor Swift Take for New (and Not So New) Teachers sharemylesson.com/blog/taylor-sw… What teaching “Era” are you in? NYSUT National Board RIMLE AMLE Katie Powell PAMLE AFT TEACH #swifties #swiftieteachers

If I am asked to think of an engaged, passionate middle school educator, Kristen Engle is definitely top of mind! How exciting to get to celebrate her with this award!

OK, middle school educator friends--who's joining me in Nashville for #AMLE24 in November? amle.org/annual/