Summary of Phyllis L. Fagell's Middle School Matters

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 There are no simple answers. -> The psychologist G. Stanley Hall first identified early adolescence as a unique phase in 1904. In the 1950s, pioneering Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget built on Hall’s research and developed developmental stage theory. #2 The shift from elementary to middle school can be difficult for children, and the traditional middle school/junior high model isn’t ideal. Children in early adolescence require sensitive educators who can address their unique needs. #3 The shift from elementary to middle school can be difficult for kids, and the traditional middle school/junior high model isn’t ideal. Children in early adolescence require sensitive educators who can address their unique needs. #4 The shift from elementary to middle school can be difficult for kids, and the traditional middle school/junior high model isn’t ideal. Children in early adolescence require sensitive educators who can address their unique needs.