Speaking of Leading

"We don't know what the future holds and it's not time to stop tightening the belts. We don't give this up and say 'Happy Days Are Here Again,' because they aren't." 

-Rep. Chuck MOSS (R-Birmingham, in an interview with MIRS News Service 5.19.10

Too Soon to Celebrate?
Budget news coming from Lansing is improving, but not the end of the story. This op-ed by Executive Director, William Mayes, urges caution. more>

AASA inspires NY Times
A  May 5 editorial entitled “Saving the Teachers” calls for Congress to pass the $23 billion education jobs bill more>

The MI-LIFE Program has been providing a valuable professional learning opportunity for over 550 school administrators in Michigan  Because of the success of the program and based on evaluations and feedback from those who have participated in the first three cohorts, a fourth cohort of MI-LIFE will be offered beginning in August 2010 through March 2011.  more>

Michigan submits Race to the Top application
Plan earns support from nearly 90 percent of state’s schools more>

Promise scholarship paved road for Obama visit to Kalamazoo Central High School
This spring marks the first graduates from Kalamazoo Public Schools who entered ninth grade knowing they would receive a guaranteed college scholarship. So it’s serendipity, perhaps, that President Barack Obama will speak at Kalamazoo Central High School’s commencement this year. more>

• Legislative Updates
  On Wednesday, May 25, the House passed its own version of the School Aid Fund budget bill. Read this and all recent our LEgislative Updates updates at gomasa.org under Government Relations.

• MASA 2010-11 membership dues to remain flat
  MASA dues for primary, associate, and affiliate members will remain flat for the 5th consecutive year, leaving our dues revenue  at 2006-07 levels. more>

• Highlighted service
  New Superintendent support
  MASA provides a range of first-year induction services for new superintendents, starting with their first contract negotiation. more >

• Winners’ Circle
  Resources for Authentic Learning in Science (REAL Science)
  Dr. Susan Meston, Muskegon Area Intermediate School District more>
  

• Video: Advocacy Alert - AASA's Bruce Hunter provides an update on proposed legislation to save school jobs in a new video. http://budurl.com/JobsVideo0510

• New on AASA Radio
  Betty Morgan, 2010 National Superintendent of the Year, talks to Dan Domenech, AASA executive director. www.aasa.org/radio.aspx.

• AASA Summer Leadership Institute: The Future Through Innovative Technologies
  Discover real-life solutions that apply to your district and build your skill set as a school leader at the AASA Summer Leadership Institute from July 29 to Aug. 1 in Washington, D.C.
  www.aasa.org/sli.aspx.

  
  
  

• Schools Get $65 Per Pupil Back Under House K-12 Budget
  School districts would see $65 of the cut they endured this fiscal year restored under a K-12 schools budget passed Wednesday by the House. more>

• Legislator proposes state office to help local governments consolidate, share services
  A new state office that could help smooth the way for local governments to share services, collaborate and consolidate is being proposed in the Capitol. The Intergovernmental Advisory Office, embodied in House Bill 5930, would assist local governments in a myriad of areas, said bill sponsor Rep. Marie Donigan, D-Royal Oak. more>

• Global studies teacher in Grand Ledge named Michigan Teacher of the Year Matinga Ragatz was named 2010-2011 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY) Wednesday during a visit from state Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan and State Board of Education Secretary Carolyn Curtin.  more>

• Feedback invited to Michigan Nutrition Standards
  The Michigan Nutrition Standards Recommendations for all Foods Available in Michigan Schools is divided into two sections. more>

• New Flanagan podcast: Bringing the Mustard
  State Superintendent Mike Flanagan rolls up his sleeves as this school year comes to a close.  more>

• WWC to Review Research on Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities A new topic area from the What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) will give educators the tools needed to make important decisions about curriculums, products, and classroom methods. more>
• 2010 Special Education Directory now available
  The 2010 edition of the Michigan Directory of Service Providers for Infants, Toddlers, and Students with Disabilities is now available on the Center for Educational Networking Web site. You can download the complete directory or specific sections in a PDF format at www.cenmi.org. more>
• IEP Development Process Resources As a follow up to a message dated April 29, 2010, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), Office of Special Education and Early Intervention Services (OSE-EIS) has posted guidance documents for the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Development Process. more>
• New Spotlights from Education Week Put Focus on Timely Issues
  Be better prepared and more informed about the school issues you care about most with Education Week Spotlights. Try out these electronic briefings by downloading a FREE Spotlight on E-Learning that includes the best of coverage from Education Week and Digital Directions on the evolution of e-learning and smart digital strategies for schools. more>
  

• MI-LIFE Cohort 4
  Professional learning opportunity for over 550 school administrators in Michigan
  August 2010 through March 2011. 
  more>
• Michigan Educator Evaluation: Implementing the New Law
  Tuesday, June 3, 2010
  8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  Kellogg Center, East Lansing
• Michigan Joint Education Conference: Connecting Across the Curricula
  Wednesday, June 23, 2010
  Thurston High School in Redford, Michigan

MASA Fall Conference
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