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...
Each year, the Michigan Superintendent of the Year Award honors a educational leader who has demonstrated exceptional effort and dedication to enriching the lives of students and the broader school community. This prestigious award...
When we hear the term “artificial intelligence” (AI), do we envision streamlining tasks to save our special education teachers hours of drafting time for an IEP? Or do we imagine a dystopian future like...
By Dr. Caelan Soma, Chief Clinical Officer As students and educators start back to school this year, it is essential to remember that they bring more with them than their backpacks and tote bags...