Middle Level Education Month

Middle-Level Education Month takes place each March, acknowledged by organizations such as the National Association of Secondary School Principals (N.A.S.S.P.), the Association for Middle-Level Education, the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, and the National Association of Elementary Principals. This month aims to recognize the essential phase of young adolescents’ academic and psychological development. It encourages the public to actively support middle-level education.

History of Middle-Level Education Month

This observance was founded by several educational associations and has been celebrated on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter since 2016. In 2019, U.S. Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva submitted a resolution to recognize March as National Middle-Level Education Month, alongside the introduction of the Success in the Middle Act to boost funding for middle-grade education. This act emphasizes the critical role middle-level education plays during adolescents’ formative years and recognizes educators’ and administrators’ efforts. Grijalva reintroduced the bill in 2021, aiming to establish March as Middle-Level Education Month, with grants for states and districts to implement comprehensive educational plans and supports.

Notable Events

• 2016: Celebrations of Middle-Level Education Month began on social media.
• 2019: Introduction of the Success in the Middle Act by Rep. Grijalva to increase funding.
• 2021: Grijalva reintroduced the bill declaring March as Middle-Level Education Month.

Middle-Level Education Month FAQs

• Most important grade in middle school? The third year, often called the junior year, is considered crucial for college evaluations.
• Highest G.P.A. in middle school? A perfect G.P.A. is 4.0, indicating straight A’s.
• Does middle school have recess? Recess is rare in middle schools.

How to Observe Middle-Level Education Month

• Give a shoutout to the Association for Middle-Level Education (A.M.L.E.) on social media using their handle @AMLE.
• Volunteer with A.M.L.E. and advocate for middle-level education.
• Celebrate and raise awareness online using the hashtag #MLEM.

5 Interesting Facts About Schools

1. Female teachers dominate middle school education roles.
2. Shishi High School in China, founded in 194 A.D., is the oldest school in the world.
3. France has the shortest school year, under 36 weeks.
4. A school in Germany is designed like a giant white cat.
5. Finnish children begin schooling at age seven.

Why Middle-Level Education Month Matters

• It fosters a supportive environment: Middle schools help adolescents grow socially, emotionally, psychologically, and academically.
• Provides crucial guidance: Educators, parents, and guardians offer necessary orientation and prepare students for future academic and career success.
• Promotes funding for public schools: Advocating for increased support can result in better school funding and benefits for more children.

Middle-Level Education Month Future Dates

• 2025: March 1 (Saturday)
• 2026: March 1 (Sunday)
• 2027: March 1 (Monday)
• 2028: March 1 (Wednesday)
• 2029: March 1 (Thursday)

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