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title: "Middle School Matters: Laying the Foundation for College and Career"
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## Free Resource: Middle School Matters: Laying the Foundation for College and Career

![Cover image for HubSpot](https://information.ascd.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Cover%20image%20for%20HubSpot.png?width=250&height=323&name=Cover%20image%20for%20HubSpot.png)Middle school represents a critical window for shaping students’ academic trajectories and expanding their sense of what’s possible for their futures. This curated collection of ISTE+ASCD *Educational Leadership* magazine articles explores how educators can make the most of these pivotal years. Topics include introducing students to diverse career possibilities early, mapping essential skills across the curriculum, implementing policies that increase access and opportunity, and creating daily engagement practices that keep students connected to their learning.

This collection is sponsored by Project Lead The Way.

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