MASA Drive-In Conference: Changes to MPSERS
SAVE THE DATE: AUGUST 21 A new law that takes effect this year makes drastic changes to the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). As district leaders look to make hiring decisions...
AASA has $200K to Support Alternative School Breakfast Programs in Districts
News from AASA: AASA has funding from the Walmart Foundation to support alternative school breakfast serving methods, including Breakfast in the Classroom , Grab ’n’ Go, and Second Chance Breakfast. Alternative serving methods may...
African American Student Initiative Conference: Our Education through Our Eyes
The Michigan Department of Education presents the African American Student Initiative Conference: Our Education through Our Eyes. This event will continue the thoughtful and effective work of improving educational outcomes for African American young men of...
MDE Survey Seeks Input on Educator Evaluation System
In an effort to assess Michigan’s Educator Evaluation System, the Michigan Department of Education launched a survey in June directed at teachers, principals, central office administrators and superintendents to understand the perception and experiences of educators. The intent...
Michigan School Improvement Facilitators Network (MSIFN)
The purpose of the Michigan School Improvement Facilitators Network (MSIFN) is for facilitators to be updated on a regular basis regarding: Legislative Educational Issues; Michigan Department of Education Initiatives; Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Issues;...
Partnerships, new models create learning opportunities for students & teachers
This fall, St. Clair County students will have easier access to an expanded range of online courses through a cooperative effort – called LearnOn – among the county’s seven public school districts, St. Clair...
Mirrors of Me: Children Seeing Themselves in Their Literature
Kalamazoo Public Schools is partnering with the Michigan Department of Education to present Mirrors of Me: Children Seeing Themselves in Their Literature. This conference will explore the power of multicultural literature in the development of grade-level...
MASA Offers New Sponsorship Opportunities for 2017-18
MASA is offering new sponsorship opportunities for 2017-18. As an MASA sponsor, you and your company have the opportunity to connect with school district leaders from all over the state. Get high-profile name exposure...
Check Out MASA’s MPSERS Action Center for the Latest News
MPSERS is a hot topic of conversation in the halls of the State Capitol these days. While no bills have yet been introduced in the current legislative session, previous proposals have sought to close MPSERS and...
MDE Funding Cuts Cost of AP Exams for Low-Income Students to $5
News from the Michigan Department of Education: Great news for Michigan High Schools! The Michigan Department of Education, working with the Michigan Legislature, has secured additional funding for the support of low-income students who...