Leaders Change Lives: Recognize an Outstanding School Administrator
Great schools start with great leaders. Every day, principals and assistant principals across Michigan are creating school cultures where students belong, staff feel supported, communities are involved, and opportunities are present for students to succeed. Leaders change lives, and now is the time to recognize someone who has made a difference in yours. MASSP is accepting nominations for the Middle and High School Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Awards, and…
EdCon 2026 | Meet Your Vendors!
Our Partners in Education Are Excited to Meet You! From innovative technology and curriculum solutions to leadership development, student programs, insurance, recognition products, and higher education opportunities, EdCon's 30 exhibitors offer resources to help you and your school succeed in 2026–27. Click on a company name below to learn more, watch a featured video (where available), and be sure to visit their exhibit booths on Tuesday and Wednesday to connect with representatives…
Results Are In: MASSP Board of Directors Election 2026!
Meet Your Incoming Board Representatives Polls closed on Friday, April 10, at 3:00 p.m., for MASSP's Board of Directors 2026 Election. This year's group of candidates are all exceptional administrators and we want to thank them for taking the initiative to run for a position. We appreciate the support and engagement of all members who took the time to vote for their representatives. MASSP is proud to announce the results of the…
Help Protect Students from Gambling Risks
Share the Don’t Regret the Bet Campaign Michigan Gaming Control Board HELP PROTECT STUDENTS FROM GAMBLING RISKS: SHARE THE “DON’T REGRET THE BET” CAMPAIGN Across Michigan, students are growing up in a sports culture that increasingly includes betting promotions, online gaming advertisements, and gambling content across social media and televised events. While these messages are designed for adults, young people see them often — and that exposure can shape how they think…
Supporting New Educators Begins with the Right PD
Written by: Lindsay Dzyngel, Cengage School Supplemental Team Supporting New Educators Begins with the Right PD Michigan schools are welcoming more early career educators than at any point in the last decade. State data shows the number of newly certified teachers reached a 10‑year high in 2024–25. At the same time, thousands of teachers have left Michigan’s public-school workforce — for principals, it’s a dual challenge of onboarding more new and provisional…
The Careers Students Discover When Curiosity Takes Over: Learning Blade in Action in Michigan
Written by: John Mullin, Learning Blade State Manager - Michigan Last week in Hamtramck, I watched something remarkable happen in a middle school classroom. Students at Kosciuszko Middle School stood beside project stations explaining how a complex supply chain works – from raw materials all the way to shipbuilding. One group demonstrated 3D-printed propellers and how design changes affected boat performance. Another walked visitors through motor testing and troubleshooting. At another table,…
Supporting Vape-Free Schools: Alternatives to Suspension & Student Support
Written by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Michigan Tobacco Section and the American Lung Association’s Community of Practice on Alternative to Suspension will help K-12 schools navigate the vaping public health emergency with tools to protect and support students impacted by nicotine use, we invite Michigan schools to join us to learn more about our Vape-Free Schools Initiative including resources to address tobacco and nicotine use, policy review, alternatives…
How Virtual Co-Teaching Is Helping Schools Expand Career-Connected Learning
By Protégé Game Studios • “Play to Learn, Create for Knowledge.” Across Michigan secondary schools, leaders are being asked to expand career-connected learning, STEM, and technology pathway opportunities while managing limited staffing, tight budgets, and increasing instructional demands. While student interest in technology-driven fields continues to grow, many schools face a common challenge: how to offer relevant, industry-aligned instruction without adding unsustainable pressure on teachers or requiring highly specialized in-house expertise. A…
Supporting Student Mental Health Through High‑Quality Instructional Resources
Where students feel seen and teachers feel supported Written by MASSP Partner in Education, Cengage Across Michigan schools, student mental health continues to be one of the most pressing concerns for principals. Mental health challenges among youth are rising, “according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), up to one in six children ages 6 to 17 experience a mental health disorder each year, but only 20% receive care…
MASSP Board of Directors Election Information 2026
MASSP election season is just around the corner. Are you ready to take on a bigger role within the Association, be an advocate for your fellow administrators and help advance your career? Every year, one-third of the seats of the MASSP Board of Directors are up for election-it's almost time! This year MASSP is seeking candidates for: President-Elect** Region 8 Representative Region 9 Representative Region 11 Representative Assistant Principal Representative – East…