FAFSA-Related Updates for You
FAFSA CHALLENGE GRANT CARRYOVER 1. If you were awarded the FAFSA Challenge Grant from MDE, it is best to use those funds by June 30th. They will roll over if you ask for an extension, but MDE has not created that form yet. You can see their memo attached to this email. For idea, some people are using the funds for the following: FAFSA events, food etc Paying people/counselors extra hours to support…
State of the State’s Education Focus is Mostly Outside K-12
On Wednesday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered her sixth State of the State address. While education did feature prominently in her remarks, the focus was on expanding the scope of public education beyond K-12 to include preschool and community college. As she has for the last several years, the Governor touted the state's increased investment in public education, particularly noting a 22% increase in per-pupil funding over the past five years. Here are…
Remembering Retired Principal John Toma
MASSP was saddened to learn of the passing of retired principal, John Toma. John was well-known as a leader primarily in Oakland County. His first position in public education was that of a teacher in the Clintondale Community Schools. He started in 1961 and taught there for five years, was the assistant middle school principal for three years, and the high school principal for five years. Mr. Toma joined the Troy School…
Global Scholars Endorsement – Broadening Perspectives and Opportunities for Our Students
Beginning with the Class of 2025, students at Howell High School will have the opportunity to earn a Global Scholars Endorsement alongside their diploma. We will be joining only a few other institutions in Michigan that offer such an endorsement. Designed to equip students with skills for an increasingly interconnected world, the Global Scholars Endorsement caters to the evolving demands of global careers. This program will enable students to graduate with a…
Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For: Student Search and Seizure
Any Law and Order fan has a general understanding of the Fourth Amendment’s protections from unlawful search and seizure, but those protections are more nuanced in the school setting. This article provides a beginning-of-the-semester refresher on student searches and seizures. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees, in part, the “right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” Most commonly, the Fourth…
MASSP Board of Directors Election Info 2024
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 1 Representative Region 3 Representative Region 5 Representative Region 7 Representative Middle Level…
Esports – Spring 2024 Special Announcements
The Michigan High School Esports League (MHSEL) wrapped up our largest fall season to date with our Explore Esports Conference & Championships back in December at Oakland University. We are back in the lab preparing for the Spring 2024 Season which is expected to be the largest season ever due to some exciting news we recently shared. Read the article and/or view our Spring Update Video! https://youtu.be/VbEcA3GSMv0 Esports is now FREE! That’s right, schools…
Michigan Population Council Releases Final Report
The Growing Michigan Together Council, which was convened earlier this year by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and charged with recommending how to reverse 40 years of population stagnation, released its final recommendations. The report emphasized the need for K-12 schools, community colleges and four-year universities to create a seamless path for students as they reach their 20s. The group’s recommendations fall into three main categories: The final report groups its recommendations into three…
QUICK TIPS FEBRUARY | Warm Up to Digital Testing
As Ben Franklin aptly stated, “By failing to plan, you are preparing to fail.” This is especially true when it comes to State testing. Preparing for standardized testing this year will definitely require additional preparation and planning as the PSAT and SAT tests go digital. Communication will need to increase to students, staff and parents as you work together to make everyone comfortable with the change. While we all acknowledge student success…
LEGALEASE | Yeah, but did you really know: What does Title IX mean by deliberately indifferent?
The Title IX regulations require that schools respond to allegations of sexual harassment, “promptly [and] in a manner that is not deliberately indifferent.”1 The regulations define “deliberately indifferent” as responding in a way that “is clearly unreasonable in light of the known circumstances.”2 But what does that mean and who gets to decide? The second part of that question is easy: the courts. The first requires a deeper dive. Key Takeaway 1: When evaluating either “before” or…