NASSP Membership Expansion: A More Unified National Home for School Leaders
Recently, NASSP members voted to approve a significant proposal that will shape the future of our national association and strengthen the voice of school leaders across the country. The membership approved the expansion of NASSP eligibility to all PK–12 principals and assistant principals and the move of NASSP’s corporate entity from Washington, D.C., to Delaware through a Plan of Domestication. This decision represents an important step toward creating a more unified national…
Call for Comments: Path to Leadership Seeking CAEP Accreditation
The Path to Leadership Alternative PK-12 Administrator Certification Program is hosting an accreditation visit by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) May 18, 2026 through May 20, 2026. This notice serves as a required public announcement of the upcoming accreditation review and site visit, which must occur not less than sixteen (16) weeks prior to the scheduled date of the site visit. As part of the CAEP accreditation review…
STUDENT COMPETITIONS: THE SOCIAL PRESCRIPTION
The most effective student leadership competitions don’t just recognize students—they change schools. MASC/MAHS Michigan Student Leadership competitions are designed to be more than events or awards. When schools use them intentionally, they become powerful tools for student growth, culture-building, and meaningful school improvement. Our three core competitions, Michigan Student Voice, Student Showcase Presentations and Student Photovoice, move students from participation to impact, building critical leadership skills while giving schools clear, actionable insight…
Leadership in Motion | Deposits, Withdrawals and Dividends
Navigating Change, Shaping Culture and Driving Impact Opening Reflection January has a way of pulling school leaders into reflection whether we plan for it or not. The first semester is behind us. The pace of fall has slowed just enough to take a breath, but not enough to forget how heavy it felt at times. At this point in the year, the most important leadership question is not what initiatives are next…
Principal Pulse Check | What is one small win your school community has celebrated this semester?
Check out responses from your peers: Our building recognizes positive student behaviors with Way to Go! cards. This year, we added Way to Go! cards for staff as well. It has been great for our school community to have an easy avenue to recognize our staff! – Jeff Dykhouse, East Grand Rapids Middle School With the recent publication of the School Index Report, we were able celebrate an increase in our grad…
Try an Online Course in 2026!
A new year means it’s time to think about New Year’s resolutions. One consideration to make is to focus on your own professional learning and MASSP is here to help! MASSP’s Digital Learning Network (DLN) is here to support you with flexible, online, and on-demand courses designed specifically for busy administrators. If you’ve never taken an online course yourself, this is a great opportunity to experience asynchronous learning while diving into topics that…
December 2025 LegalEase | Equal Access Act Compliance – Take Care When Dealing with Student-Run Groups
The Equal Access Act guarantees and protects the rights of public-school students. “Under the EAA, if a public school which receives federal financial assistance has created a limited open forum, it is unlawful for that school to deny equal access to, or a fair opportunity to, or to discriminate against, any students who wish to conduct a meeting within such limited open forum on the basis of the religious, political, philosophical, or other…
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…
MASSP Announces Next Executive Director
From left to right: JoLynn Clark, Principal, Frankenmuth High School & MASSP Past-President; Colin Ripmaster, MASSP Deputy Executive Director; Amy Pashak, Principal, Walled Lake Western High School & MASSP President; Steve Forsberg, Principal, Ludington High School & MASSP President-Elect. The Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals is proud to announce Colin Ripmaster has been selected as the next Executive Director of the association, succeeding current Executive Director Wendy Zdeb upon her retirement,…
Update & Next Steps on 31aa Lawsuit
The following article is reprinted with permission from MASA. On Wednesday, December 17, the Michigan Court of Claims ruled against the school district and school official plaintiffs’ motion for summary disposition. In response, the plaintiffs intend to file an appeal with the Michigan Court of Appeals, asserting that Judge Patel misapplied the law in issuing the decision. The plaintiffs will request that the Court of Appeals vacate the order and rule that the waiver…