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E U R O P E A N A L E A G U E M E S S A G E F O R M I D D L E F R O M Each year, Bridge in the Middle brings you intriguing articles written not only by featured speakers at the annual conference, but also by educators just like you. This year is certainly no exception as this edition runs the gamut of middle school issues, including mediating conflict, personal finance education, and taking care of our own professional well-being. As we look toward our annual January gathering, we ask that you consider getting involved with ELMLE in a number of ways including writing an article for ELMLE News, attending or facilitating our job-alike sessions or even applying to become the newest member of L E V E L T H E E D U C A T I O N E D I T O R our Steering Committee. The committee works tirelessly to promote middle level education and professional development for internationally- minded educators through organising our yearly conference. It’s been an absolute privilege to work with an outstanding group of fellow middle school minds over the last six years and the tradition of raising a toast to “The League!” will be terribly missed. Finally, I would like to express my profound appreciation to the American School of Warsaw for supporting me in this worthy endeavour. Enjoy this year’s conference! Mark Gaspersich ELMLE Communications 2