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These are the latests portfolio and blog posts written by middleweb.

Creative Assessment Strategies

This book about creative approaches to assessment is clearly written for both teachers & students, says Tracey Muise, with many ready to implement ideas.

STEM PD: Expert Advice

Like to hear from a PD expert who has spent a decade successfully preparing science and math educators for STEM teaching? Just click "learn more" below!

Family Science Night Fun

Reviewer Catharine Pierce says the well organized fun found in Shelley Connell’s Family Science Night can enrich after-school clubs and classroom teaching.

Teaching Argument vs. Evidence

Sarah Tantillo, author of The Literacy Cookbook, tackles the argument vs. evidence challenge with 6 steps to help prepare students for the ELA CCSS.

Our Favorite Middle Grades Sites

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Promote a Passion for Reading

Penny Kittle, says Kevin Hodgson, offers an ode to the power of reading to expand our intellects and a guide to encouraging our most reluctant readers.

Belonging in the Middle Grades

When students feel they "belong" in school, they are more likely to thrive academically, socially & emotionally, says teacher & doctoral candidate Amanda Wall.

3 CCSS-Friendly Digital Tools

Techie teaching consultant Mike Fisher shares ideas about upgrading your lessons for the Common Core, using cool digital tools like Picktochart.

Teaching Argument Writing

Not a portable guide, says Jaime Greene, but a book that "did help me begin to wrap my brain around what quality argument in the classroom sounds and looks like."