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Middle School Walk & Talk

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by Association for Middle Level Education

4.3(26 reviews)
72 episodes
Updated Daily
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<p>A podcast series offering heart, hope, and health to members of our middle school communities. Hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire model wellness as they walk and talk while recording each episode. Listeners are encouraged to take a walk, too, as they listen to discussions on self-care, student well-being, school culture, and more. Middle School Walk and Talk is designed to support the concepts found in the book, The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, and is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. For more information, visit www.amle.org.</p>

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Recent Episodes

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May 5, 2026

Perfectly Prepared for Imperfect Systems with Guest Rashad Anderson

In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, co-hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Dr. Rashad Anderson, professor at Metropolitan State University and leader of the Call Me Mr. Teacher Leadership Program, discussing how intentional teacher preparation, mentoring, and a focus on student strengths can transform school culture. He explores the challenges facing Black male students and teachers, shares practical strategies for building high-impact mentoring programs, and emphas...

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April 21, 2026

The Reframe: AI as a Support for Culturally Grounded Instruction with Guest Adam Whitaker

In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire chat with Rising Star Presenter Adam Whitaker about how artificial intelligence can support culturally grounded instruction in the middle grades. Whitaker explains why effective AI use begins with strong pedagogy and deep knowledge of students’ identities, interests, and experiences. He shares practical strategies for designing relevant prompts, avoiding common pitfalls, and connecting classic texts to st...

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April 14, 2026

Creating Neurodiversity Affirming Schools with Guest Emily Kircher Morris

In this episode of Middle School Walk and Talk, AMLE speaks with counselor, educator, and author Emily Kircher Morris about what it truly means to create neurodiversity affirming schools. Kircher Morris clarifies common misconceptions about neurodivergence, explains how strengths-based accommodations benefit all learners, and shares practical strategies for fostering belonging, supporting executive functioning, and disrupting rigid social patterns in the middle grades. Kircher Morris offers a...

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What is Middle School Walk & Talk?
<p>A podcast series offering heart, hope, and health to members of our middle school communities. Hosts Phyllis Fagell and Jessica McGuire model wellness as they walk and talk while recording each episode. Listeners are encouraged to take a walk, too, as they listen to discussions on self-care, student well-being, school culture, and more. Middle School Walk and Talk is designed to support the concepts found in the book, The Successful Middle School: This We Believe, and is a production of the Association for Middle Level Education. For more information, visit www.amle.org.</p>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?

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