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...
Important reminder from MDE on criminal conviction reporting
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE), routinely provides local districts, intermediate school districts, public school academies, nonpublic schools, and management agencies a list of employees who have been convicted of, or pled no contest...
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...
Apply now for 2017-18 Great Start Readiness Program Evaluation Grant
Your district’s evaluating and assessing preschool-aged children and childhood programs could receive a boost if your school is awarded a new grant offered by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The MDE is pleased...
Free and Reduced Priced Meals Announced for 2017-18
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE ) has announced the household income guidelines established by the USDA for free and reduced price meals and free milk through the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special...
200+ Sign Letter to Congress to Protect Title II-A Funding
MASA and MAISA joined forces to bring attention to a federal policy issue that will affect every district in Michigan: the elimination of Title II, Part A funding through ESSA. So far, more than...
SB 401 Passes the Legislature—MPSERS Changes on the Way
What started out as a routine budget cycle, quickly became mired in retirement controversy as members of the Legislature pushed hard for changes to the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS) while...
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;...