March marks a special time on the academic calendar: Middle-Level Education Month! It’s a month dedicated to recognizing the extraordinary commitment and the pivotal role middle-level educators play in shaping the future of students.

NAESP Middle-Level Resources

As we celebrate leadership and the vibrant future you help to craft, let’s reflect on the milestones we’ve achieved together and the exciting opportunities on the horizon.

• The NAESP Center for Middle-Level Leadership Community of Practice is a treasure trove of resources, discussions, and collaborations that underpin our shared vision for middle-level education. We invite you to the next Middle-Level Meetup on Thursday, March 7 at 3 p.m. ET.
• To better meet the distinct needs of middle-level principals and add additional resources and support, NAESP established a Middle-Level Think Tank. This innovative initiative brings together experienced middle-level leaders to collaborate, share best practices, and develop resources tailored to the middle grades. NAESP wants to hear from you about how we can better serve our middle-level leaders. Take this short survey.
• NAESP’s suite of print and digital publications, videos and webinars, and podcast episodes feature all sorts of best practices and insights into leading the middle level. Search the Resource Hub for content tailored to your leadership journey.
• Let’s not forget the Middle-Level Leadership Matters blog series—a mosaic of insights and success stories from your fellow leaders. Each entry serves as a source of inspiration and a reminder of the transformative leadership that propels our schools forward. Write about the middle level for NAESP.

Join the Celebration

As you join in this celebratory month, share your stories and successes on social media using #MLEM. Visit https://www.naesp.org/programs/recognition/middle-level-education-month/ for further information.