This morning, Gov. Whitmer announced her path back to normal and to ease capacity limitations and gathering restrictions in Michigan. In the past, we have seen the pandemic response largely rely on various epidemic orders and somewhat unknown metrics. As...
LANSING – The Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA) today announced the growth of its leadership team with the addition of Dr. Brian Davis as the new Associate Executive Director for Professional Learning. Davis’ role, which formally begins on July 1, 2021, will focus on the development and implementation of several MASA programs, including...
The staff at Union City Community Schools have been getting their ducks in a row this spring. Literally. Superintendent Ronna Steel has infiltrated the district with little rubber ducks and “Goose Chase” scavenger hunt challenges as a means...
Many educators, parents, and students are understandably struggling in the online learning environment. Uncertainty, new technologies, competing priorities, isolation, and disrupted households lead to stress and worry for parents and students. Teachers and administrators...
How to Map a Path to Your Equity Goals Tomorrow by Understanding Where Your District Stands Today By Peter Solar and Mike Geers As educators everywhere place an increasing focus and emphasis on...
By Stacey Schuh, Director of Professional Learning Services at Michigan Virtual Since March of 2020, my two children have been learning remotely. During this time our family has learned a lot about the importance...
By Haley Jones MASA Marketing & Digital Media Specialist Since Jason Kennedy became the superintendent of Ludington Area School District (LASD) four years ago, he has led the district’s effort to pass a $100 million bond, build two...
In 2019, Michigan adopted Computer Science Standards. Computer science and information technology career paths continue to remain among Michigan’s Hot 50 for high-wage and high-demand jobs. Within the past year, there has been a...
In the unprecedented era of modified learning, student nutrition should be a top consideration for academic success, particularly for students who are eligible for free and reduced-price meals. We know students who eat breakfast and lunch are...
Recently in the NWEA Teacher Newsletter Show of Hands, a Michigan teacher shares how her classroom culture has changed since launching “Chill Fridays” with MAP Accelerator. Read the article to learn about “Chill Fridays”...
