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September 19, 2008
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Speaking of Leading:
“I love the unique challenges as superintendent, like working with a budget in tight times, not being tied to one office or a building, getting out into the community and different schools."
–Dennis Furton, superintendent of new Spring Lake Public Schools, in the Grand Haven

The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) has just what Michigan educators need!
We all love Google™, but Michigan educators and their students don’t have to depend on that tool or any Web browser exclusively when lesson planning and doing research. There is an excellent alternative: the Michigan eLibrary (MeL)...More>

Celebrate Educator Appreciation Weekend at Borders
Borders is rewarding educators during Educator Appreciation Weekend October 3rd- 5th. Current and retired educators, school administrators and staff receive 25% off list price of books, CDs, DVDs, gifts and more during this celebration.  Both personal and classroom purchases are both eligible. Bring in proof of educator status. More...>

Improve school and employee safety with SafeSchools training courses!
The new school year has arrived, and SET SEG wants to ensure your district employees are fully prepared and protected... More>

Students propose changes to new graduation rules
A group of high school students has proposed dramatic changes to the state’s tough new graduation requirements that would create separate routes to a high school diploma...More>

Common sense — and good law — prevails in student-speech dispute
Inside the First Amendment
School administrators can gain from a recent court decision some much-needed guidance on how to react to student voices they dislike...More>

MSPRA 2008 Fall Conference
30 years and going strong!
Plan to attend Michigan School Public Relations Association’s annual conference to be held on November 13-14 featuring International Speaker, Author, and Education Futurist, Dr. Yong Zhao...More>
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