Middle Grades Research Journal (MGRJ) is a refereed, peer reviewed journal that publishes original studies providing both empirical and theoretical frameworks that focus on middle grades education. A variety of articles are published quarterly in March, June, September, and December of each volume year.

 

Middle Grades Research Journal Moves to New Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

The Editors and Editorial Board of the Middle Grades Research Journal (MGRJ) are pleased to announce that IAP - Information Age Publishing, Inc., has recently acquired publication rights to MGRJ.  Beginning with volume 5 in January 2010, IAP will assume publication at its offices in Charlotte, North Carolina.  The editorial office will also move from Springfield, Missouri, to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where the new Editor-in-Chief, Vicki L. Schmitt, Ph.D., University of Alabama, will assume editorial duties.  Dr. Schmitt has worked in the publishing industry over the past ten years and has served as an associate editor of MGRJ from 2006 to 2008.  She is an AERA MLER SIG member whose research has been prominently featured in national presentations and policy statements by middle grades leaders and organizations.

 Along with these very positive publication and editorial changes to MGRJ are opportunities for members of middle grades associations and other professional education groups to participate.  If you have any interest in serving as an editor or a member of the Editorial or Review Board, of if you would like to learn more about MGRJ and its very bright future as the premiere journal featuring middle grades research, please contact me to discuss options.

 MGRJ will remain a quarterly publication featuring special themed issues from time to time.  The Editorial Board holds semi-annual meetings, one in the spring during AERA and another in the fall.  Members of the Review Board are asked to evaluate as many as six manuscripts per year.  All submissions are sent to three different reviewers, and the acceptance rate is 23%.  

 I have been pleased to serve as Editor-in-Chief over the first four volume years; however, it is time to pass the baton and watch MGRJ soar to new heights.  The Editorial Board is welcoming new ideas, new approaches, sponsorships, and organizational supports.  Again, please feel free to contact me to discuss any interests you may have. 

   

David L. Hough, Ph.D.

Editor-in-Chief

Middle Grades Research Journal

DavidHough@missouristate.edu