The Explore Esports Conference is BACK!
The Michigan High School Esports League is proud to announce the return of the Explore Esports Conference which will be held at Oakland University on Friday, December 8, 2023. Whether your school is new to esports (Noob), or you have an established program with students looking to advance their skills (gain XP - experience points) - this conference is for you! The focus of Explore Esports is on college and career opportunities;…
LegalEase October 2023 | Who can record me?!
Situation: You step into a contentious meeting with a parent and talk through a difficult issue. Afterward, the parent says they recorded the conversation Question: Can someone record a confidential conversation without my permission? The short answer is – if they’re participating – probably. The Michigan Penal Code actually makes it a crime to eavesdrop on a conversation without the consent of all parties: Any person who is present or who is not present…
November Holidays & Recognition Days
Celebrated each November, Alaskan Indian and American Native Heritage Month is a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the rich cultural heritage of indigenous peoples in Alaska and America. It is celebrated by various communities, organizations, and institutions worldwide. During the month, people engage in a range of activities and events to highlight the contributions, traditions and resilience of Alaskan Natives and American Indians. These celebrations often involve cultural festivities (such as…
September & October Holidays and Recognition Days
Each month, in addition to Nina Davis's DEI observation and celebration recommendations in The Source, we will provide you with a list of upcoming additional holidays and heritage recognition days that members of your school community may recognize. You will also find resources to inform you and your staff about the dates' significance. September Hispanic Heritage Month September 15-October15): Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15 in the…
Bloomfield Hills HS Leader Named MI 2024 Assistant Principal of the Year
Jessica Lupone, Associate (Assistant) Principal of Bloomfield Hills High School, has been named Michigan’s 2024 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals and the Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies. Lupone will represent Michigan as the state’s nominee for the National Association of Secondary School Principals Assistant Principal of the Year competition; which will be awarded in April during Trailblazing Leadership Weekend at the…
There’s No Place Like Home: Kyle Woodruff Shares the Story of Returning to His Home Town
As a child, Pinconning Middle/High School Principal Kyle Woodruff spent his early elementary years in Saginaw, MI, but in fifth grade he moved to Pinconning with his father when his parents separated. “Growing up in the area, I definitely was accepted; I had a lot of friends and everything like that,” Kyle said of Pinconning. “But I definitely felt different, you know, because it was primarily white. There were some African American…
Getting to Know Your MASSP – AETNA Member Assistance Plan
At EDCON23, the MASSP community learned about an incredible investment in our member services. Starting this Fall, the AETNA-powered MASSP Member Assistance Program (MAP) became accessible to all Professional, Professional+, and Executive Level MASSP members. The MAP provides an arsenal of tools to build your resilience through preventative cognitive behavioral therapy through the MyStrengths app, articles and resources on the AETNA Resources for Living website, and immediate support via their 24-hour support line. Last Thursday, I…
Representation Matters: Nicole Kirby Shares Her Experiences
Nicole Kirby, Marine City Middle School Principal In 1919, Nicole Kirby’s paternal grandfather left Mexico for a new life in California. In the early 1970s, her parents left California for a new life in Michigan close to her mother’s family. Graduating from Marine City High School in 1988, Nicole didn’t know she would leave only to return someday as the Marine City Middle School principal. Throughout her childhood in Michigan, Nicole said…
Ten Michigan public universities unite to admit state high school graduates with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP) aims to streamline admissions process, boost college enrollment Lansing, Mich. – Ten of Michigan’s 15 public universities today announced a bold new initiative to greatly streamline the college admissions process, boost enrollment and help students realize their full educational potential. Beginning this fall, participating universities in the Michigan Assured Admission Pact (MAAP) will admit Michigan high school graduates who have earned a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0…
Automation and the Future of Work (… and Education)
Education is inextricably linked to the needs of the labor market. Whether we like or dislike that, the push from policymakers will always be to prepare our students for their futures. Ours is to ensure those futures are limitless. And, the US labor market is going through a rapid evolution in the way people work and the work people do. While the US job market has come roaring back since the pandemic,…