Professional resources

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism created this wesite for students ages 11-13. Resources, information, and support for students to help them avoid underage drinking. One section is called the "biology and chemistry that will keep you from becoming history."

The report was written by Linda Darling-Hammond and a team of researchers from the Stanford University School Redesign Network. It examines what research has revealed about professional learning that improves teachers' practice and student learning. The report describes the availability of such opportunities in the United States and high-achieving nations around the world, which have been making substantial and sustained investments in professional learning for teachers over the last two decades.

Welcome to TweenTribune.com, a daily news site for tweens. Each day we post links to the day's most compelling news from a tweens perspective. Stories chosen for TweenTribune are selected by tweens working closely with professional journalists. Tweens can submit links to stories they'd like to share, submit their own stories and photos, and comment on the stories they read.

This is the top 12 (and adding) best web sites for middle grades as chosen by Middle Web. The sites cover all disciplines and include professional resources.

A special page for teachers who are just beginning their classroom careers. Among recent additions: Links to a series of Teacher Magazine's Teaching Secrets articles; ideas for creating a positive and engaging classroom environment, and practical advice on developing the "Organized Middle Schooler." Check back often.