Speaking of Leading:
"Show me a guy who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time."
-Lou Brock, American baseball player

New center applies cost-benefit analysis to education policies
Reducing the number of students in a classroom is a popular strategy for raising test scores, and it’s one that has some evidence of success. But states trying out the idea have learned the hard way that the price tag can be hefty, leaving some policymakers to wonder, “Was it really worth the expense?” ...More>

House challenges administration on Medicaid rules
The House voted Wednesday to block the Bush administration from cutting federal spending on Medicaid health care for the poor by $13 billion... More>

There’s treasure in them thar websites!
An amazing amount of information exists on the web ready for mining. There’s a vast amount of glitter and dross out there as well. Check out three “golden” sites for educators... More>

National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day - May 8
The theme for this year's national event is Thriving in the Community, with a special emphasis on high school youth... More>

Michigan School Support Staff Week from April 21-25, 2008
Michigan School Support Staff Week serves as a fitting time for schools and communities to appropriately recognize School Support Staff and the vital role they play in the success of the learning community.

Asthma Awareness month - May
It is critical for school leaders to be pro-active to implement policies and practices that will keep children with asthma in school and learning... More>

SEG Self-Insurer Workers’ Compensation Fund announces $8 million premium reduction! Great news for members of the SEG Self-Insurer Workers’ Compensation Fund! The Fund’s Board of Directors recently announced that it will return $8 million in accumulated assets in the form of premium reduction to members... More>

Board Policy to Classroom Practice: Data Informed Decision-Making
Schools are facing increasing challenges to improve student performance and growth. Research has shown... More>

Great Lakes Green announces call for entries for its 2008 Student Home Design Competition
Middle and High school students can earn up to $3,000. Registration forms and entry fee are due to the Michigan Association of Home Builders no later than May 5... More>

Nominate an outstanding Michigan history teacher for Odyssey Award
Award recipients will receive a $500 cash gift and an engraved plaque at special recognition ceremonies... More>

• Hall of Fame Award presented to retired superintendents for career-long service and beyond
• MASA President’s Installation Luncheon - June 13
• Fall Conference promises great speaker line-up
• MASA ballots coming soon in the mail
• Winners' Circle best practices
  • Richard Weigel, Critical Friends Groups
• Members in the news
  • Michigan schools embrace wind power, biodiesel

• No appropriation of Title V, Part A funds
• Corporate support agreement with MEEMIC to provide Michigan School Support Person’s school with financial support
• Nominations for Dorothy Beardmore Service to Education Award
• Michigan Teacher of the Year Award finalists announced

• "Succession planning" may ensure more leaders are up to the challenge
• Newsweek's  ranking of "top high schools" challenged by superintendents
• Foster youth: 'Nothing about us without us'
• Look at the job as CEO of nation's future

• Site-Based Professional Development: "On a Shoe String"
  May 7, Kent ISD
• Marketing Asthma-Friendly Schools
  May 20, Webinar
• Sustainable Energy Project Development Workshop for Public Institutions
  May 22, Meadow Brook Hall
• Board Policy to Classroom Practice: Data Informed Decision-Making
  May 23, Lansing
• Michigan After-school Collaborative (MAC) Summer Summit
  May 30, Holiday Inn West, Lansing
• Michigan Small & Rural Schools Conference
  June 19, Mt. Pleasant

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