• Meet Them Where?
    Nov 24 2024

    In this episode of On the Middle, Carl and Thomas discuss what it means to understand and value young adolescents. Part of the AMLE Series, themes include development responsiveness and viewing students as capable and creative members of the classroom.

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    44 mins
  • The AMLE Series: This We Believe
    Nov 11 2024

    In this episode of On the Middle, Carl and Thomas share about their experience with the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE). The organization's position paper, This We Believe, serves as a philosophical guide for educators of young adolescents. On the Middle is not sponsored by AMLE.

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    43 mins
  • Monsters, Masks, and Metrics
    Oct 27 2024

    In this episode of On the Middle, Thomas and Carl discuss one of the more fear-inducing aspects of Spooky Season, the teacher observation. What should an observation in a middle grades classroom look like, and what should teachers, coaches, administrators be looking for?

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    38 mins
  • Cs Get Degrees
    Oct 11 2024

    On this episode of On The Middle, Thomas and Carl continue to discuss the dangers of antiquated grading practices like the use of zeros and grading students based on behavior.

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    41 mins
  • A for Effort, Part 2
    Sep 23 2024

    Hosts Thomas Kelly and Dr. Carl Zoolkoski continue their discussion on outdated, unsound, and unscrupulous grading practices.

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    40 mins
  • A for Effort
    Sep 22 2024

    Hosts Thomas Kelly and Dr. Carl Zoolkoski discuss the pitfalls of traditional grading and how antiquated practices sneak in to haunt us when we don't even realize it.

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    41 mins
  • The Honeymoon's Over
    Sep 8 2024

    Thomas and Carl review their first month back in the classroom and discuss the changes they've noticed in students now that they've adapted to their new routines and schedules.

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    39 mins
  • Back to School: Day 1 Priorities
    Sep 1 2024

    Hosts Thomas Kelly and Dr. Carl Zoolkoski discuss the importance of classroom management and how management is the core of the educational experience a student has in a classroom.

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    37 mins