This short article at the Web site of the Center for Comprehensive School Reform and Improvement (CCSRI), done in collaboration with NMSA, offers a concise research review of best middle grades practices to engage learners. You'll also find links to additional resources and key research documents. CCSRI is a national clearinghouse for best instructional practices, maintained under a federal contract by Learning Point Associates, the successor to NCREL.

Stuck in the Middle: Strategies to Engage Middle-Level Learning