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We know you are all having #ELMLEMalta withdrawls. Here is a wonderful article in the Times of Malta about what we do and why we do it. Thanks Totty Ellwood Aris, Head of Verdala International School, for this lovely write up. https://lnkd.in/drmUGNdG

Whether in your #AffinityGroup, in your school cohort, or with those who were strangers only 24 hours ago, it was inspiring to see educators sharing, collaborating, reflecting, and navigating through the #ELMLEMalta together. Are you ready to make an impact on your #middleschool team? #ELMLEStudentTeam

The #ELMLEStudentTeam was clocked in for the final afternoon sessions and we even took notes! ? "Our goal in the next 5 min isn't perfection; it's understanding AI and making conversation about it." ? "The gender you're born with doesn't define what gender you are." ? "The single point rubric!" ? "Every child needs a trusted adult." We hear you and we hope you bring what you've learned back what to your own students. #ELMLEMalta

Our final sessions have wrapped! Thank you to the presenters who shared their knowledge and experience as we all discovered, explored, and experienced in each session. #ELMLEMalta #ELMLEStudentTeam

Lunchtime on the terrace: Part 2!! Did you know that a full stomach leads to a concentrated mind? Well, this concept is definitely being practiced here! Today we had mini aranchinis, baked pasta, salads, and more! Thank you to the staff who kept all of us energized during #ELMLEMalta! We personally loved the food, how about you? #ELMLEStudentTeam

How do you talk about current political issues in the classroom? A team from Verdala International School enlighten us about International Mindedness - How Schools Tackle Peace and Conflict in our Polarised World. After several rounds of World Cafe, where you sit in random groups to build perspectives, the ideas were harvested and packaged to ship out to students all over the world! Give it a try with your #middleschool. #ELMLEMalta #ELMLEStudentTeam

How can your school change its culture to emphasise feedback, not grades? Sharing about equitable teaching and assessment practices, Dylan Norcross sparked discussion in his session and shared research about the power of leaving a grade off a rubric. Our #ELMLEStudentTeam prefers feedback, but wants clear, specific, and useful rubrics. Are your students the same? #ELMLEMalta

Sugar and sneaky paparazzi, what does Tudor and his new high quality camera not do? #ELMLEMalta #ELMLEStudentTeam

We are thrilled to announce our 2025-26 collaboration with Management Kits, a practical job-embedded leadership journey with other current and aspiring leaders focused on middle level education. Learn more at bit.ly/ELMLELead2025. #ELMLEMalta

What connections have you made at #ELMLEMalta that will impact your students? The discussions that take place here will drive the next steps for you and your #middleschool students. So much learning going on! So much exploring to do! #ELMLEStudentTeam