Join a free webinar hosted by theAmerican College of Education (ACE) to learn more about ACE’s flexible online degree and certificate programs designed for working educators and school professionals. Email Nick Schneider at nick.schneider@ace.edu to see if you and your staff are eligible for a tuition reduction.

 Date: August 25th

 Time: 7:00 PM

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The National Forum recently announce dthe 2026 National Schools to Watch, recognizing 219 outstanding middle-grades schools from across the country for their commitment to academic excellence, social equity, and the success of every student.

This year includes 85 newly designated schools, 134 redesignated schools, and one new state (Missouri) joining the program. All serve as models of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in middle-level education. You can visit the website to see the list of the 2026 National Schools to Watch for each state. These schools were recognized at the National Schools to Watch Conference, June 25-27 in Washington D.C. 

Check out this great presentation from friend-of-PAMLE, Dr. Joe Pizzo. entitled The Write Approach to Teach Reading. Joe is a multiple-time presenter at our annual state conference and is a Language Arts teacher at Black River Middle School in New Jersey and an adjunct professor at Centenary University.

The National Forum is excited to announce the 2026 National Schools to Watch, recognizing 219 outstanding middle-grades schools from across the country for their commitment to academic excellence, social equity, and the success of every student.

This year includes 85 newly designated schools, 134 redesignated schools, and one new state (Missouri) joining the program. All serve as models of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in middle-level education. You can visit the website to see the list of the 2026 National Schools to Watch for each state.

Please join us in celebrating these exceptional schools and their dedication to supporting young adolescents at the National Schools to Watch Conference, June 25-27, in Washington D.C.

https://www.middlegradesforum.org/conference2026

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PAMLE was proudly represented at the ELMLE Annual Conference in Prague, January 22-24 by Jen Cort, Sam Abate and Jen Williams! ELMLE is the European League for Middle Level Education, an international affiliate of the Association for Middle Level Education, and the visible presence of middle level education in the international schools of Europe and beyond #elmleprague

You spend your days preparing for what’s next — for your students and your families. Life insurance is one way to help protect the future you’re building in and out of the classroom. Learn how coverage can help provide long-term financial protection for those who rely on you. Visit https://www.horacemann.com to learn more and get a free quote #InsureYourLove #HoraceMannInsurance

Our partner, Horace Mann, is a proud sponsor of Crayola Creativity Week, January 26 to February 1. It's a free, fun-filled celebration that brings imagination and learning to life with daily activities, videos and creative classroom resources. Plus, when you sign up for Creativity Week, you can enter for a chance to win a four-day getaway to southern California to refresh and recharge your creativity and $500 in Crayola art supplies to inspire your students all year long! Sign up today! https://crayola-creativity-retreat.squarespace.com/

Our long-time corporate sponsor Horace Mann’s gratitude for educators runs deep, and during this season of giving, they are showing their appreciation by giving educators the chance to win big. Enter to win today! Winners will be announced on December 2!

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