MASA Impact is a new initiative in collaboration with the association’s strategic partners, that aims to help address critical needs in school districts across the state. The program exemplifies MASA’s commitment to providing unparalleled support...
Meeting your district’s financial goals ensures supported students and a thriving district. Involving your community will help you prioritize what matters most and create successful budget proposals. However, getting buy-in on your annual budget...
Matthew Schmidt, Superintendent of Bangor Township Schools, has earned the prestigious title of ‘Michigan Superintendent of the Year’ after a surprise announcement at Wednesday’s board of education meeting. Schmidt was selected for the honor,...
MASA is excited to announce the launch of Horizon+SE, a new addition to the well-established Horizon Leadership Academy (HLA). This innovative program, in collaboration with the Michigan Association of Administrators of Special Education (MAASE),...
It was Christina’s 11th year teaching. In addition to the expected needs of the fifth grade population, she noticed that, despite being several years out from the pandemic, her students had a heightened degree...
By: Emily Hurtado-Arboleda October is College month, and the MI Student Aid outreach team wants to help your high school by providing tools and resources to help students find their path to postsecondary education!...
By Dr. Shawn Bishop, Associate Executive Director, MASA In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, artificial intelligence (AI) stands out as a transformative force. AI is often referred to as a “tool,” yet this...
Each afternoon when teenager Matthew Friedman picked up copies of The Pittsburgh Press for his newspaper route, he would eagerly thumb through the broadsheet to the sports section. With the scent of ink and...
Developing readers use decodable books to apply their phonics knowledge in a structured way. These texts contain words with the phonics patterns students are currently learning or reviewing. This helps students become better readers by...
In a recent webinar moderated by Liz Cohen, Policy Director at FutureEd, a panel of educators, researchers, and industry experts gathered to discuss building, implementing, and maintaining a high-dosage tutoring program in a post-ESSER world. The...
