Kids Count 2006 data released
On Tuesday, June 27, the National Kids Count Data Book, made possible by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, was released. According to the report, the number of children in Michigan living in poverty... More>

Did you know?
NCLB has 588 mandates in Title I alone? Need a way to explain why schools need top-notch, efficient administrators? Here’s one... More>

How can YOU make a difference in this year’s elections?
Have you ever wondered about the priorities of our elected officials? Do they care about the issues you care about? In addition to voting of course, have you ever wondered how you could be more involved in the process? More>

Fall Conference will explore success stories founded on data
Brooke Hacock and Daria Hall will present Achievement in America: The Numbers and The Stories They Tell. Each with their very effective and unique teaching style will share important concepts regarding testing and learning. What they will share comes from a “mountain of data”... More>

Preparing today's youngsters for tomorrow's world - The SET SEG Educational Foundation Education is the key to preparing today’s youths to solve tomorrow’s problems. SET SEG knows that financial challenges may hinder many students from participating in secondary school activities, or pursuing higher education... More>

Overcoming Criticism
Everybody has to deal with criticism, but maybe no one more than school leaders. That’s because criticism comes to those who stand out, according to leadership consultant Jim Mathis. In his feature article, Overcoming Criticism: 6 Truths to Take to Heart, Mathis offers six tips for handling criticism without losing respect for yourself and or others... More>

MiDEAL extends State’s purchasing power to school districts
Operated by the DMB, MiDEAL extends State contracts to members, allowing them to leverage volume purchasing power and buy goods and services at the State’s competitively bid and negotiated prices. Members can use more than 260 contracts to buy materials such as road salt, fuel, lawn care equipment, office supplies, picnic tables and passenger vehicles... More>

New superintendents receive free resources from AASA
Once again this school year, the AASA Center for System Leadership will provide two publications for first time superintendents across the country... More>

• Retirees' MASEL luncheon, 12 Sep
• Fall Exhibit Show features expanded networking hours
• Rose Memorial Service honors deceased members
• Register for the SET SEG Fun Run at Fall Conference
• Headline news from MASA Edlines
• Highlighted Benefit - Retirement Planning
• Renew your MASA membership today!
• Members in the news:
  - Mike Simeck
  - Michael Bozym
  - Paula Dawning

• High School "Class of 2006" MEAP results released today
• Michigan's Visual, Performing and Applied Arts Draft Guidelines Review Extended to July 14th
• New high school graduation requirements pay first dividents for Michigan students

• Rigor + Support = Success
• Creating a Personalized and Orderly Learning Environment in High School

• Speaking of Leading
• Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed: A Guide for School Personnel
• New guide to understand IDEA

• Pontiac Schools to get renovations
• TAG! More schools ban games at recess

• The Magnetism of a Vision is Always Greater Than Your Current Assets - registration deadline today
  presenter: William Skilling, Supt. Webberville Community Schools
• Freedom to Learn to sponsor Balanced Leadership Consortia
• Grantsmanship Training Program
  August 7-11, Lansing, MI
• How to Get the Most Out of a MIEM Webinar
  August 16, 2006, MELG Building
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
  September 28, 2006, MELG Building
• Time Management
  September 28, 2006, MELG Building
• Michigan School Improvement Conference
  November 5-6, 2006, Lansing Center

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