Call for Manuscripts

Deadline for submissions: November 30, 2008

Middle School Journal is interested in manuscript submissions that address how the precepts of This We Believe are being addressed in your middle school. In addition to topics related to the 14 characteristics noted in This We Believe (2003), we encourage manuscripts dealing with the following issues:

• Effects of electronic communications on literacy
• Addressing standards in a developmentally responsive way
• Putting young adolescents ahead of test scores
• Socially equitable schools
• Literacy across the curriculum
• Assessing student performance
• Highly effective middle grades teachers
• Advocating for young adolescents
• Health and wellness
• Parental involvement
• Student safety in the cyber age

Submit manuscripts online at http://www.editorialmanager.com/msj

Address inquiries to Cheri Howman at howmanc@nmsa.org.