College Board L2L Webinar: State of AP Testing in Michigan
Partners from the College Board discussed the "state of AP in Michigan and Nationally" allowing principals, counselors, and central office staff to Principals, Technology Coordinators, Testing Coordinators, and Central Office Staff explore AP trends and courses they might want to consider to expand opportunities for their students. This session looked at suggested course progressions, Pre-AP, and courses schools might be unaware exist. https://youtu.be/8P31WQbhmOA View the Slide Deck
MHSEL Fall ’24 Playoffs are Here!
The Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) Fall Season set historic numbers with 165 schools, 747 teams and more than 2,200 students participating. We just completed the HS regular season and are preparing for the Fall Playoffs which start this week! Our MS teams will be extending their scholastic season for a few more weeks and won’t participate in playoffs until the Spring Season. This fall featured eight HS State Leagues, some of…
Pioneer Middle School Leader Named Michigan’s 2025 Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year
The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals recognized Christopher Moore, Assistant Principal of Pioneer Middle School, as the 2025 Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year for Michigan. The announcement was made during a surprise celebration at the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools Board of Education meeting Nov.12, with many members of the Pioneer Middle School community present to share in the excitement. “MASSP’s Administrator of the Year awards honor leaders who demonstrate exceptional…
Leading Through Change: Our Commitment to You
The results of the election have brought out diverse emotions and questions across the nation, our state and our communities. In times of uncertainty and change, one thing remains clear: Our work as school leaders is vital to ensuring students are supported, valued and prepared to succeed in a complex world. Leadership in education is about remaining steadfast in our mission, regardless of external changes. By focusing on creating inclusive, equitable and…
Connecting Michigan’s School Leaders: A Message from Your NASSP State Coordinator
Written by Jason Messenger, Portage West Middle School Principal and MASSP Board of Directors Member As we move further into the school year, it's important to reflect on the dedication and leadership that principals across Michigan demonstrate every day. The role of a principal goes beyond managing a building; it’s about creating a positive environment where students, staff, and the community can thrive. As your NASSP State Coordinator, I want to highlight…
Election Implications for Education in Michigan
Tuesday's general election is in the books and with it a significant pivot in the national and state political landscape. Although final results have yet to be fully tabulated nationwide, the largely Republican leaning electoral outcomes give us enough of a picture to project what the near and mid-term future may hold for education in Michigan. Let's look at both national and state political outcomes and consider what potential changes could unfold…
November LegalEase | Developing Effective AI Policies
The development of generative artificial intelligence in the form of large language models is potentially a game changer for educators across the country. Artificial Intelligence is really good at assisting with mundane and repetitive tasks. But risks abound and school administrators should be mindful of the risks to make sure concerns can be addressed before letting staff and students loose with this new tool. Critically, there are few suggestions that legislators at…
College Board L2L: Career Kickstart
College Board is expanding into the world of CTE with their Career Kickstart program. Career Kickstart Developer, Alexa Schlechter discussed the development of the program and how it provides access and opportunity to high school students. Schools learned about the new pilot Cybersecurity pathway which consists of two courses: Networking Fundamentals and Cybersecurity Fundamentals, with its second pilot year slated for 2025-26 school year. This webinar dove into how the CB Career…
October 2024 Legislative Recap
While the House has been out campaigning and on break, the Michigan Senate has kept the wheels turning, holding session one day per week throughout October. During this time, senators have been busy laying the groundwork for key legislative priorities set to take center stage during the upcoming lame duck session. From new vaping regulations to expanded student teacher stipends, stricter vaccination reporting, computer science education requirements, work permit changes, and teacher…
QUICK TIPS November 2024 | Time for Renewed Purpose
Professional Development - Collaborative Learning with Peer Observations Encourage teachers to observe each other’s classrooms. Foster collaboration and insight into different teaching strategies. Hold reflective discussions after observations to share feedback and best practices. Identify areas for improvement together through shared experiences. Make professional development more interactive and practical. Look for celebrations of students and staff. Be mindful of student needs going into the holiday season, this can be a stressful time…