Students in Michigan, like many across the country, experienced dramatic levels of learning loss during the pandemic. In Michigan, over half of students face economic disadvantages, and standardized test scores on the National Assessment...
Varsity Tutors for Schools is making access to its platform available to all Michigan school districts at no cost for four school years. Our mission since our founding more than 16 years ago has...
The student mental health crisis has been declared the “Crisis of Our Time” by the U.S. Surgeon General. This crisis, exacerbated by the far-reaching effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, has left many students grappling...
The article below was written in partnership and published with k12dive.com and Pearson Assessments. Originally published on August 15, 2022. Mental health challenges have long been something K-12 educators have needed to watch for...
Legislation reducing the sit-out time for retired educators to return to work was recently signed into law and applies to all current and future retirees, and immediately replaces the previous nine-month sit out. Be sure...
Dr. Jeffrey Collier, Superintendent of Saginaw Intermediate School District, was named Michigan’s 2024 Superintendent of the Year by the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators (MASA) during a surprise presentation at the Saginaw ISD...
What is EVAAS? SAS’ Education Visualization and Analytics Solution (EVAAS) is a web-based reporting system available to all districts and schools in Michigan. Designed to support educators and administrators as they reflect on past...
Dr. Glenn Maleyko, superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, was recognized as the incoming president of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators during a brief presentation at the June 19, 2023, Board of Education...
LANSING – Legislation aimed at strengthening negotiations for teacher unions is moving forward without lawmakers and stakeholders willing to negotiate on its far-reaching impact. Despite months of attempts to find common ground, the Michigan Association of...
By Dr. Stacey S. Levin, Senior Director of Research, Evaluation, and Innovation at Starr Commonwealth Children have a universal need to feel that they belong. Belonging, a foundational principle in the Circle of Courage...