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Peer reviewedKlingele, William E. – Clearing House, 1985
Looks at both the eight-four and the middle school plans of school organization and concludes that the latter is preferable, since it represents a spark of reform within the status quo. (FL)
Descriptors: Educational Philosophy, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedOberlin, Lynn; Oberlin, Mary Jean – Clearing House, 1976
Two parents, both teachers, outline the needs of their son and how the middle school concept can help satisfy some of those needs. (RK)
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Middle Schools, Parent Student Relationship, Student Development
Peer reviewedDiVirgilio, James – Clearing House, 1972
A method for middle school teachers. (SP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Educational Objectives, Interdisciplinary Approach, Meetings
Peer reviewedBerch, Jean A. – Clearing House, 1972
Author advocated required typing and note-taking (shorthand) courses for all junior high students. (SP)
Descriptors: Curriculum Problems, Interests, Junior High School Students, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedThornburg, Herschel – Clearing House, 1970
Descriptors: Junior High School Students, Learning Processes, Maturation, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedRoyce, Christine A.; Wiley, David A. – Clearing House, 1996
Notes the popularity and usefulness of children's literature in the teaching of science, but cautions that many middle school teachers are uncomfortable teaching science and perceive it as difficult to teach. Lists six popular science trade books, gives two suggestions for using children's literature in the teaching of science, and offers a note…
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Improvement, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedMcEwin, C. Kenneth; Dickinson, Thomas S. – Clearing House, 1996
Argues that interscholastic sports programs often place middle and secondary students at risk by making them feel like failures and rejects as well as exposing them to actual injuries. Discusses sports injuries, psychological considerations, attrition, coaches, which sports are appropriate, family and community responsibilities, scholarships and…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Athletic Coaches, Athletics, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedReising, Bob – Clearing House, 2002
Explains how many schools are abandoning the middle school model and returning to kindergarten through eighth grade schools. Notes that one of the professional organizations committed to middle schools believes academic rigor is only feasible in middle schools. Concludes that in the future, the presence and popularity of middle schools will depend…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Education, Emotional Development, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedBosch, Karen A.; Kersey, Katharine – Clearing House, 1993
Presents two lessons that teach students problem-solving behaviors for the classroom. (SR)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Junior High Schools, Lesson Plans, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedCollins, Rhoda P. – Clearing House, 1996
Describes the Clarkton School of Discovery in Clarkton, North Carolina, a gifted-and-talented magnet middle school that is open to all students in the school district. (SR)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Gifted, Magnet Schools, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedBartlett, James E., II; Mupinga, Davison M.; Higgins, Chad – Clearing House, 2001
Argues that middle school educators can enhance the quality of education in the classroom by obtaining grants for special projects. Discusses the grant proposal writing process, successful grant writing strategies, and ways to integrate computers into grant writing. Outlines web site resources for grant writing. (SR)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Grants, Grantsmanship
Peer reviewedHelsel, David C. – Clearing House, 2001
Suggests that a school-based antisuicide plan should have three components: identification of suicidal warning indicators; monitoring of students predisposed to suicide; and crisis intervention. Concludes that the caring middle school teacher can be effective in observing students for suicide warning signs. (SG)
Descriptors: Adolescents, Crisis Intervention, Middle Schools, School Counseling
Peer reviewedPandiscio, Eric A. – Clearing House, 2001
Offers a tangible suggestion for how dot paper can be used to implement an exploratory approach to problem solving in middle school geometry. Presents some intriguing mathematical tasks that demonstrate the elegance of mathematics, the usefulness of dot paper as a teaching tool, and the value of divergent thinking approaches to problem solving.…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Geometry, Instructional Innovation, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedLounsbury, John H. – Clearing House, 2000
Argues that "middle schools" (marked by inclusiveness, cooperation, and commitment to the general welfare) are at risk, pressured by those who believe school should be utilitarian. Argues the purported academic failure of the middle school is because middle school tenets have not been sufficiently implemented, and that middle school educators bear…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Educational Philosophy, Educational Trends, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedBunting, Carolyn E. – Clearing House, 2004
When middle schools align themselves with high schools, the educational and developmental transition of early adolescents succeeds. Begin the work of transitioning sooner and high schools will spend less time acclimating students to the demands of high school and more time teaching new material. This article discusses the importance of aligning…
Descriptors: Early Adolescents, Articulation (Education), High Schools, Middle Schools
