Gayle Andrews, associate professor of middle grades education in the department of elementary and social studies education, is the new national president of the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform, an alliance of over 60 educators, researchers, national associations, and officers of professional organizations and foundations dedicated to improving schools for young adolescents across the country. The Forum’s mission is to unite key stakeholders to speak with one voice to leverage research, policy, leadership, and exemplary practices to drive middle grades reform.