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The Successful Middle School: A Framework for Educating Young Adolescents

The Successful Middle School: A Framework for Educating Young Adolescents

Author: Lisa M. Harrison, Ph.D, Penny A. Bishop, Ed.D.

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Item #: 1448
Publisher: AMLE
Page Count: 188
ISBN: 978-1-56090-117-4
Published: 11/1/2026

The Successful Middle School: A Framework for Educating Young Adolescents is the sixth edition of AMLE's landmark foundational text and a comprehensive guide for creating schools where every young adolescent can thrive.

Grounded in the enduring principles that have guided middle level education for decades, the text is informed by the latest research in young adolescent development and effective middle grades practice. Through a framework organized around Culture and Community, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, and Leadership and Organization, it helps school communities create the learning environments and opportunities that all young adolescents deserve by promoting conditions, practices, and policies that support their academic success and overall well-being. When its concepts are embraced, students are prepared for success in school and career.

This updated edition includes expanded discussion of mental health, technology, artificial intelligence, and other emerging issues affecting today's students, educators, and schools. Practical recommendations, student voices, educator insights, and real-world examples help readers translate research into meaningful action.

An invaluable resource for teachers, school leaders, district personnel, higher education faculty, policymakers, families, and community partners, The Successful Middle School: A Framework for Educating Young Adolescents can be used to:

  • Guide professional learning and school improvement efforts.
  • Build a shared understanding of the needs of young adolescents.
  • Engage stakeholders in meaningful conversations about effective middle level education.
  • Assess current practices and identify opportunities for growth.
  • Create learning environments that support the success of every student.