https://www.edweek.org/middle-school Middle School en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:46:15 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-new-approach-to-algebra-in-8th-grade-seems-to-produce-big-benefits/2026/04 Middle schoolers who took grade-level math and Algebra 1 together benefited, a study finds. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:46:15 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/a-new-approach-to-algebra-in-8th-grade-seems-to-produce-big-benefits/2026/04 https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/building-for-the-future-igniting-middle-schoolers-interest-in-skilled-trades-amp-future-ready-skills Ignite middle schoolers’ interest in skilled trades with hands-on learning and real-world projects that build future-ready skills. Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/building-for-the-future-igniting-middle-schoolers-interest-in-skilled-trades-amp-future-ready-skills https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-assistant-principals-build-stronger-school-communities/2026/03 From middle to high school, assistant principals share what they've done to increase engagement and better student behavior. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:33:55 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-assistant-principals-build-stronger-school-communities/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-3-top-principals-do-so-students-feel-like-they-belong-at-school/2026/03 Principals use belonging, mentorship, and creative incentives to boost attendance. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:38:50 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/what-3-top-principals-do-so-students-feel-like-they-belong-at-school/2026/03 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-3-big-changes-my-school-is-making-to-boost-math-achievement/2026/02 It’s time for math educators to look inward to keep what's working and fix what's not. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:46:38 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-3-big-changes-my-school-is-making-to-boost-math-achievement/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-two-award-winning-educators-created-schoolwide-systems-for-academic-support/2026/02 Boosting student achievement should be a building-wide mission, they say. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 22:11:49 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-two-award-winning-educators-created-schoolwide-systems-for-academic-support/2026/02 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/want-to-improve-tweens-social-skills-enlist-senior-citizens-help/2026/01 When a middle school was built adjacent to a retirement community, unlikely friendships grew. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/want-to-improve-tweens-social-skills-enlist-senior-citizens-help/2026/01 https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/supporting-older-struggling-readers-tips-from-research-and-practice Reading problems are widespread among adolescent learners. Find out how to help students with gaps in foundational reading skills. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/webinar/supporting-older-struggling-readers-tips-from-research-and-practice https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-happens-when-middle-and-high-schoolers-still-struggle-to-read/2025/12 When it comes to reading, teachers and experts alike say that many older students still struggle with the basics. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:11:37 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/what-happens-when-middle-and-high-schoolers-still-struggle-to-read/2025/12 https://www.edweek.org/events/k-12-essentials-forum/supporting-struggling-readers-in-middle-and-high-school Join this free virtual event to learn more about policy, data, research, and experiences around supporting older students who struggle to read. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/events/k-12-essentials-forum/supporting-struggling-readers-in-middle-and-high-school https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/do-cellphone-bans-curb-teacher-burnout/2025/11 Researchers examined the impact on teachers in two middle schools. Tue, 25 Nov 2025 20:13:04 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/do-cellphone-bans-curb-teacher-burnout/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/secondary-students-are-struggling-with-reading-too-a-look-at-the-landscape/2025/11 Exclusive survey findings outline how educators perceive the obstacles affecting older students' reading. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/secondary-students-are-struggling-with-reading-too-a-look-at-the-landscape/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/when-older-students-cant-read-how-this-middle-school-is-tackling-literacy/2025/11 Structured literacy classes at a New Hampshire middle school have helped some students crack the code. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/when-older-students-cant-read-how-this-middle-school-is-tackling-literacy/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/teachers-need-help-reaching-teens-who-missed-basic-reading-skills-can-pd-help/2025/11 There are far fewer PD providers to train secondary teachers on reading fundamentals. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/teachers-need-help-reaching-teens-who-missed-basic-reading-skills-can-pd-help/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/state-reading-laws-focus-on-k-3-what-about-older-students-who-struggle/2025/11 Should lawmakers push reading legislation to address the needs of students beyond elementary grades? Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/state-reading-laws-focus-on-k-3-what-about-older-students-who-struggle/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/4-tips-for-supporting-older-struggling-readers-from-researchers-and-experts/2025/11 No matter the age, reading draws on the same underlying skills. But teens may need different supports. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/4-tips-for-supporting-older-struggling-readers-from-researchers-and-experts/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-district-is-getting-secondary-teachers-up-to-speed-on-reading-support/2025/11 A district invests in improving secondary teachers' knowledge to help students needing reading support. Mon, 24 Nov 2025 05:01:00 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-one-district-is-getting-secondary-teachers-up-to-speed-on-reading-support/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/technology/video-these-students-are-using-ai-to-visualize-their-reading-comprehension/2025/11 Students learn how to write AI prompts while demonstrating reading comprehension in this middle school classroom. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:00:06 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/video-these-students-are-using-ai-to-visualize-their-reading-comprehension/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-middle-school-transition-is-tough-how-educators-can-help/2025/11 A new partnership aims to ease the transition from elementary school to middle school. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 20:56:33 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-middle-school-transition-is-tough-how-educators-can-help/2025/11 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-science-scores-are-down-but-we-know-what-would-improve-them/2025/10 The when, where, and how of science instruction needs rethinking. Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:03:22 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-science-scores-are-down-but-we-know-what-would-improve-them/2025/10 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/whats-behind-the-drop-in-students-science-scores-on-naep/2025/09 Survey results from the National Assessment of Educational Progress show 8th graders do less scientific inquiry now than five years ago. Wed, 10 Sep 2025 17:35:01 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/whats-behind-the-drop-in-students-science-scores-on-naep/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-one-teacher-built-a-stem-and-robotics-program-on-a-shoestring-budget/2025/09 This rural Arkansas elementary and middle school teacher gives her students rich STEM experiences by using a creative mix of tools. Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:32:44 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/how-one-teacher-built-a-stem-and-robotics-program-on-a-shoestring-budget/2025/09 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/why-this-state-is-requiring-50-hours-of-math-training-for-teachers/2025/07 Some teachers said they still wanted more practical strategies to support students who were multiple grade levels behind. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:59:57 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/why-this-state-is-requiring-50-hours-of-math-training-for-teachers/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-debate-over-middle-grades-explained/2025/07 In the past decade, different grade-banding models have popped up across the country. But what best serves the middle grades? Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:38:13 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/the-debate-over-middle-grades-explained/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/shakespeare-other-classics-still-dominate-high-school-english/2025/07 Despite efforts to diversify curricula, teachers still regularly assign many of the same classic works, a new survey finds. Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:51:26 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/shakespeare-other-classics-still-dominate-high-school-english/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-old-kids-are-when-they-get-their-first-phone-according-to-a-new-survey/2025/07 The survey collected insights on smartphone use, social media habits, cyberbullying, and more among 11- to 13-year-olds. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 17:27:02 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/how-old-kids-are-when-they-get-their-first-phone-according-to-a-new-survey/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/could-a-digital-drivers-license-help-students-manage-their-cellphone-use/2025/07 Experts say that schools need to teach students healthy cellphone habits, even if their devices are banned at school. Fri, 11 Jul 2025 20:30:48 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/could-a-digital-drivers-license-help-students-manage-their-cellphone-use/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-nice-and-gentle-disrupter-meet-the-new-principals-of-the-year/2025/07 The award went to middle school principal Damon Lewis and high school principal Tony Cattani. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 21:56:54 GMT https://www.edweek.org/leadership/a-nice-and-gentle-disrupter-meet-the-new-principals-of-the-year/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/can-one-change-in-middle-school-get-more-students-to-take-algebra-1-early/2025/07 Automatically enrolling students in advanced courses from day one of middle school could change their math trajectory, a new study finds. Thu, 10 Jul 2025 19:32:09 GMT https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/can-one-change-in-middle-school-get-more-students-to-take-algebra-1-early/2025/07 https://www.edweek.org/technology/inside-middle-schoolers-take-on-ai/2025/06 Middle schoolers are well aware of AI’s pitfalls, including its tendency to get facts wrong and its potential to stifle their own learning. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:16:47 GMT https://www.edweek.org/technology/inside-middle-schoolers-take-on-ai/2025/06