Speaking of Leading:
"When you have a new vision brought in and you have a new direction with the change of administration, it does have an overall effect on student achievement in the district. For administrators to be successful, the data shows they have to be in place at least five years to bring about positive change in student achievement."
– William Mayes, executive director of the Michigan Association of School Administrators The Flint Journal 7.27.08

High Schools That Work
When some schools failed to meet adequate yearly progress requirements, Saginaw County superintendents made the decision in 2007 to implement the High Schools That Work (HSTW)/Making Middle Grades Work (MMGW) school improvement model to increase student achievement... More>

Welcome Sadie!
The entire MASA family joins William and Karen Mayes in welcoming their newest granddaughter, Sadie Amanda Farquhar. Sadie joined the Mayes family on July 29, 2008. The proud “papa” and grandma wasted no time in visiting the 4 pound, 14-ounce Sadie, now at home with William and Karen’s son and daughter-in-law. Congratulations!

AASA survey finds rising fuel, energy costs stressing school budgets
Rising fuel and energy costs are taking a toll on school system budgets nationwide, according to the results... More>

University of Michigan to explore link between pollution and K-12 performance
Is there a link between air pollution and student performance in K-12 schools? More>

School Nurse Managing Asthma Triggers (MAT) Program
Call for trainers
The NASN is seeking 18 School Nurses to become trainers for the 1-day School Nurse Managing Asthma Triggers Program... More>

FIRST pilots restructured student robotics competition in Michigan
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is piloting a new structure for its student robotics competition in Michigan... More>

• Retirees - Mark your calendars!
  MASEL Luncheon: September 16, 2008
• Rose Memorial Service at Fall Conference, Sep 25
• 2008-09 Directory under way
  Will your colleagues be able to contact you?
• Highlighted Service
  • Mentoring new superintendents
• Winners' Circle best practices
  • Donald Spencer - Local History via Virtual Fieldtrips

• Michigan rates high in national report

• DPS grad rates low for black males
• Employers to expect more from hires
• N.J. lawmakers move to curtail school superintendents' perks
• Cost of superintendents on the rise
• Psychologist warns against turning bullies into criminals

• MDE Assessment & Accountability Conference
  varying dates from Aug - Oct
• Michigan Merit Curriculum Initiative
  Ionia, August 19-21, 2008
• Adaptive Schools: Developing and Sustaining Professional Learning Communities
  September 24-25 (part 1 of 2)
  November 19-20 (part 2 of 2)
  Kent ISD
• Data Driven Dialogue:
  Practical Strategies for Collaborative Inquiry
  November 6-7, 2008 (part 1 of 2)
  January 29-30, 2009 (part 2 of 2)
• International Bullying Prevention Association
  5th Annual Conference
  November 6-7
  Indianapolis, IN
• MSU Assessment Certification Program
• New online courses focus on the Michigan Merit Curriculum
• Online course targets integrating Internet resources

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