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	Dec 15, 2006

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Speaking of Leading
The common sense that may tell us more homework is better is likely false. Fewer assignments of rich quality may, in fact, provide the results we intend; independent students that love to learn for the sake of learning! More>
–Tina Templin, superintendent of DeWitt Public Schools, 12.3.06 in a column for the Dewitt Bath Review.

The National Civility Center’s Great Schools Project™ invites districts to participate
The work of Jim Collins, which is summarized in his recent monograph, Good to Great and the Social Sectors, helps us realize that greatness is a journey and not a destination. It is for this reason that Great Schools Project™ is not a project that focuses on what you’ve accomplished but rather on the trends of where you are going. More>

Sturgis Public Schools Superintendent named MASA State Superintendent of the Year
Congratulations to Robert M. Olsen, who has been named Michigan’s 2007 State Superintendent of the Year! More>

MASA Midwinter Conference,
24-26 January 2007
Leading for Learning -
Achievement for All
Make arrangements now to attend MASA's 2007 Midwinter Conference in Kalamazoo, January 24-26. This year's event promises to keep you at the top of your game by providing key information on topics like high school redesign, the Michigan Merit Exam, legislative updates, economic insights, best practices, and much more... More>

Highlighted Services -
Individual and Professional Counseling

MASA Resource Teams, consisting of MASA members experienced and knowledgeable in various aspects of school leadership, are available to offer on-call advice. In addition, Members of the Membership Services Committee , along with the Executive Director and MASA staff , stand ready with advice and/or assistance concerning a professional problem involving your relationship with the board, staff, public or fellow administrators. To locate a Resource Team member suited to your specific need, visit www.michiganedusource.org/gomasa and click on “Member Benefits.” Look for the listed item, Individual & Legal Counseling.

Do you have expert advice to share? Your experience is welcome on topics like negotiations, board relations, data management, passing a bond proposal and much more. Join a Resource Team today!

New rules make email, instant messages subject to legal review
With more school district business being conducted online now than ever before, school administrators should know about new rules flowing from a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court... More>

Did you know?

Of every 100 students who now enter high school, only 18 finish college in a six-year time span.

Source: The final report of the National Conference of State Legislatures' Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education, released November 27, 2006 .

Transforming Higher Education , called on each state to: 1) Set clear goals. 2) Understand its demographic trends going 30 years ahead. 3) Find ways to reduce borrowing and debt by students and their families. 4) Rethink overall funding for universities as well as student aid. 5) Hold schools accountable for their overall performance.

Deadlines are quickly approaching for the MSBO Awards Programs
Each year, the Michigan School Business Officials (MSBO) honors its members with four awards that celebrate the accomplishments of school business administrators... More>