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2010
Coleen Yatchoske
Middle Level
Educator of the Year

Jon Larson

Jon currently teaches math at Highview Middle School in New Brighton, Minnesota. After 26 years of teaching, Jon says, �I still look forward to each school day. I enjoy my students, my colleagues, and my work. Teaching math to middle school students is fulfilling for me, not only for the challenges each day brings, but also because of the great rewards.� MMSA is honored to present Jon Larson with this award!

Upcoming NMSA and MMSA Sponsored Events

MMSA Annual State Conference 2011
December 1st & 2nd

DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington MPLS South

Keynote Speakers:
Monte Selby & Debbie Silver

CUEs and Conference Evaluation

The New Consensus on Middle-Grades Reform

Other Middle Level Opportunities

Month of the Young Adolescent - Writing Contest
Contest Information.pdf Governor Dayton Declares October as Month of the Young Adolescent

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MMSA and NMSA Documents:

In an effort to strengthen middle level education and increase high school graduation rates, Congressman Ra�l Grijalva (D-AZ) and Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) have reintroduced the Success in the Middle Act (H.R. 3006/S. 1362). A key feature of the act is the authorization of $1 billion annually for grants to local school districts to improve low-performing schools that contain middle grades.
- Read the senate and house letters of support from NMSA and other national and state organizations.
- Read key information about the Success in the Middle Act.
Make your voice heard now! Contact your members of Congress to educate them about the importance of middle grades and urge them to co-sponsor the Act.
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ACT report: The Forgotten Middle
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