This month’s column reveals our themes for the upcoming school year and beyond, which have been intentionally designed to touch on all the NSES content standards for grades 5-8. In addition, you are encouraged to write a manuscript to share with your fellow middle-level teachers. If you have a wonderful idea or activity but do not see it listed among the themes, write about it anyway because we are always looking for topics of general interest. Last but not least—the editor sends her best wishes for a summer of rest, relaxation, and inspiration to write!