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...
As part of a historic 13-member education coalition inclusive of both management and labor, MASA is working to create statutory changes to ensure that essential funding, which is a result of overpayments to the...
June 11, 2024 Members of the Michigan House Lansing VIA Electronic Mail Dear Representative, As you know, the state has determined that public schools and their employees are overpaying the MPSERS OPEB fund by...
By Dr. Caelan Soma, Chief Clinical Officer All children deserve a safe and healthy environment to learn and thrive. There is growing interest in improving school safety by building supportive school communities conducive to...