In this article, the author presents an interview with Sue Swaim, the National Middle School Association's (NMSA) longest-serving executive director. During the interview, Swaim reflects on her personal experiences leading NMSA. For fourteen years, Swaim's tenure provided a continuous, consistent voice for young adolescent education. Upon…

Discusses the affordability of implementing interdisciplinary teaching teams and block schedules in middle schools. Argues that the benefits of these school schedules and models make them worth the investment of time and money it takes to implement them. (JPB)