CDC Recommends Continued Mask Wearing in Schools
On Friday, May 14, 2021 MDHHS issued a new Gatherings and Mask Order to reflect updated guidance from the CDC. What does it mean for schools?
MDHHS Director Issues Epidemic Public Health Order
MDHHS issued an Emergency Order under MCL 333.2253, masks required in most schools.
Template for COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan
As promised, all MASA members are being provided with a template for drafting a COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan. This template was created over the past week by the GELN Continuity of Learning Task Force, in cooperation and with endorsement from a multitude of education organizations...
Joint Statement on the Suspension of Face-to-Face Learning for 2019-2020
STATEMENT Regarding Gov. Whitmer’s Order Suspending Face-to-Face Learning for 2019-2020 Lansing, MI, April 2, 2020—The executive directors of the Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators, the Michigan Association of Intermediate School Administrators, the Michigan...
A Look at the Stimulus Package – March 26, 2020
The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote Friday to pass the CARES Act, a massive deal to respond to the national impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Here is what we know so...
COVID-19 Recommendations from Education Week Articles
Recommendations from Education Week Articles Regarding Coronavirus: The National School Board Association recommends that school boards make leave policy decisions based on the severity of the outbreak in their communities, and consider offering “sick leave...
An Updated Superintendent’s Calendar for a More Robust Resource
When we released the 2019-20 Superintendent’s Calendar this summer, we promised our members a document that would be updated quarterly to ensure that our members have the most up-to-date resources. An updated calendar is...
This February, Focus on School Testing
We know February seems far away, but it’s never too early to start thinking about the next assessment season. The 2020 Michigan School Testing Conference (MSTC) is the best way to start off the...
See You in Detroit!
The MASA Midwinter Conference is right around the corner – January 22-24, 2020 at the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center. This three-day conference will kick off with a pre-conference event, “Timing’s Everything,” a...
Why Does MASA Oppose So Many Tax Bills?
By Peter Spadafore, associate executive director for advocacy and communications Over the years, you’ve probably read a lot of alerts and updates from MASA that urge you to contact lawmakers over very small tax...