NCMLE 2025 Middle School Matters Conference

Many students find themselves caught in academic riptides, desperately trying to stay afloat. But with a team of Learning Lifeguards in place, educators can help struggling students swim successfully and confidently through each school year. In this session, the author of Learning Lifeguards, an upcoming book in the Hack Learning Series, shares key insights from her previous school’s transformative journey. As a former middle-level teacher and instructional coach, she will reveal how they finally broke free from a decade-long school improvement label. Session participants will learn how to assemble a collaborative community culture, set non-negotiables for student learning, and provide lifeline support for struggling students.