The MASSP AI Chatbot is Ready to Help
Finding the right resource on a website shouldn’t feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Whether you’re looking for an upcoming event, legal resource, professional learning opportunity, membership information, or simply trying to figure out who to contact, we know your time is valuable. That’s why MASSP launched our AI Chatbot earlier this year. Designed to help members and website visitors quickly find information, discover resources, and navigate everything MASSP…
Meeting the Moment: Reimagining MTSS for Secondary Schools
Michigan's PA 146 has accelerated the conversation around Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports, placing renewed attention on how middle and high schools identify and support students who need additional help. Yet for many secondary leaders, one question remains: What does high-quality MTSS actually look like in a middle or high school? Research continues to point to the same conclusion. Strong MTSS systems begin with strong Tier 1 instruction, but many secondary schools still struggle…
Leadership in Motion | Reality Always Gets a Vote: Leadership Begins When Plans Meet Reality
Leadership has a way of teaching the same lesson over and over again. Reality always gets a vote. A new initiative begins with optimism. The team has invested hours thinking through the details. The planning meetings have been productive. The implementation timeline is clear. The first staff meeting goes well, and people leave energized by the possibilities ahead. There is a genuine sense that the work is off to a strong start.…
That Was Great | Campers Take What They Learn into Life
The first week of Michigan Student Leadership Camp back in 2016 changed Paige Weber’s life. This senior counselor said camp expanded her world in ways she never imagined it would, meeting people from backgrounds different from her own, building lifelong friendships, and learning lessons that shaped who she would become. With three years as a camper and seven on staff, she’s not only supporting students at camp, but also in her own…
The More You Know: New Laws for 2026-27
A handful of new laws take effect for the first time during the 2026-27 school year. Principals are likely already aware of—and may already be prepared for—some or all of these changes. Still, they are worth reviewing as the school year begins. The good news is that not every change creates a major new compliance burden and the biggest changes will provide principals with leverage for reducing disruptions caused by cell phones…
Action Required: Verify Your School’s Contact for the Michigan School Census Literacy and School Library Study
As part of the FY 2025–2026 Michigan School Aid Budget, the Michigan Legislature provided funding to Wayne State University to conduct the Michigan School Census 2026: A Michigan Literacy and School Library Study. The first step in this statewide effort is contact verification. On August 11, 2026, the lead administrator for each Michigan public school will receive a personalized email from noreply@alchemer.com asking them to simply verify or update the contact information…
Three Mistakes to Avoid in Retirement
Retirement is a time of life that many people look forward to, but it’s also a time when financial mistakes can have serious consequences... Here are three significant financial mistakes people make once they retire, and what you can do to avoid them. Mistake #1: Overspending in the early years of retirement. Retirement is often associated with the freedom to spend more time with loved ones, travel, and enjoy new hobbies. But…
MASSP Promotes Angel Brewer to Chief of Staff
The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals is proud to announce the promotion of Angel Brewer to the role of Chief of Staff. For more than 25 years, Angel has been a constant source of leadership, service and heart within MASSP. Throughout her tenure, she has become one of the Association's most trusted and recognizable faces, building meaningful relationships with members, students, partners, and colleagues while helping shape the exceptional experiences that…
Path to Leadership (PTL) CAEP Accreditation Update: Post-Site Visit Milestone Reached!
We are thrilled to share a major update regarding Michigan’s premier alternative route to PK-12 administrator certification. The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) site visit team has officially concluded their formal, multi-day evaluation of MASSP’s Path to Leadership (PTL) program. Surviving a national accreditation site visit is no small feat, and we are incredibly proud of how our program, faculty, and candidates shone under the microscope. Here is a…
Member Spotlight | If You See It, You Can Be It – This is What Can Happen when a Visual Learner Becomes a Principal
While sitting in an interview for an assistant principal candidate, Evan Winkler, Brandywine Middle/Senior High School Principal (then a phys ed, health teacher and coach), heard what the person up for the role was talking about and thought “I feel like that's what I love about teaching.” After seeing that same person be successful as an administrator, and with some encouragement from building leaders, Evan pursued his certification through MASSP’s Path to…