Speaking of leading
“Board members volunteer for an often-thankless job. According to financial forecasts, they are in for another year or more of tough decisions. They should not be fired by the communities they serve - and for that matter, neither should their superintendents - for following best practices and upholding the law.”

–William H. Mayes, MASA Executive Director in the Detroit News 12.4.08, regarding the attempt to recall Wayne Westland board members over unpopular decision.

Midwinter Conference is a must-attend event for administrators
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Teachers' message to Obama: Build 21st century skills
Ensure that students are learning 21st century skills so they are prepared for tomorrow's work force. That's the educational top priority... More>

Inauguration resources and reflections
The upcoming presidential inauguration offers schools and students an apt occasion to reflect on citizenship, the presidency, the nation's past and our collective future... More>

A great model for school leaders-A new bully pulpit -by Leslie Wilson
Last month, David Plouffe, President-Elect Obama’s campaign manager, sent me (and 10 million others) an email asking for help shaping the nation’s priorities. He directed me to an online survey where I identified four areas I deemed most important... More>

Citizens Research Council report notes state cash problems in face of dual deficits
The much-anticipated Consensus Revenue Estimating Conference forecast released last Friday shed light on the Fiscal Year 2009 and 2010 budget outlooks... More>

Looking for some cold-weather safety tips?
St. Clair County Health Department, in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Community Health, shared these cold-weather outdoor tips to post and pass. Use them to help your families and staff remain healthy and safe this winter... More>

• MASA President gives three reasons to make Conference a priority
• MASA to put constitutional change to a vote
• Retirees to be honored at Midwinter Conference
• Retirees - Save the date for MASEL Florida luncheon
• Highlighted Benefit:
  - Car rental savings with MASA membership
• Members in the News:
  - James Hartley
  - Lisa Hagel, June Schafer

• Graduation/Dropout review and comment application release
• CIMS-2 redesign takes shape
• Mi-GAL (MI Grants Available List)
• Flanagan warns of forced consolidation
• Straus re-elected president again

• Differentiated Schools & Classrooms
  February 13
  Wexford-Missaukee ISD
• Podcasting for Administrators-NORTH
  February 20
  Charlevoix-Emmet ISD
• Michigan School Testing Conference
  February 23-25
  Ann Arbor
• Energy Solutions Symposium
  March 12
  Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
• Math Summit: Making Success a Reality in Michigan
  March 30
  Kellogg Center, East Lansing
• Green Today, Jobs Tomorrow
  May 11
  Lansing Center
• MSU Assessment Certification Program

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