James is co-director of the Middle Grades Collaborative, a professional development organization serving middle school teachers throughout Vermont. James also serves as co-editor of the Middle Grades Review, an international, peer-reviewed journal for scholars and practitioners who wish to broaden the discourse of middle grades education in the areas of democratic education, innovation, and social justice. His research interests are new literacies, personalized learning for students and pre-service teachers, and professional development learning networks.
