• Nominations open for 2014 Superintendent of the Year Award

  Do you know an exemplary superintendent? Please consider nominating him or her for the 2014 Superintendent of the Year... [Read More]
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  MACUL offers free technology training for school administrators

  Best of MACULSites: Oakland Schools (7/22), Tuscola ISD (7/24), Bay Arenac ISD (7/25), Calhoun ISD (7/26), Clare-... [Read More]
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  Connect Michigan releases new broadband availability figures

  Research shows that 97.33% of residents now have access tofixed broadband speeds of 3 Mbps download/768 Kbps... [Read More]
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  Ed Trust: Poor, minority Michigan students less likely to enroll in AP or International Baccalaureate programs

  Education Trust/Equal Opportunity Schools study shows more than 12,000 low-income students and students of color... [Read More]

MASA News

• MASA President and Executive Board Members Installation luncheon
• MASA Systemic School Reform Committee holds second series of meetings
• Member in the News: Scott Menzel, YMCA Champion of Change
• PA 152 : Cash in lieu of fix
• In the Winners' Circle: Holland Public Schools

AASA News

• National associations weigh in on Common Core

MDE News

• MDE releases quarterly newsletter

In Case You Missed It

• 1 in 10 school districts are in budget deficit, and the fiscal stress is spreading
• Stephen Henderson: Someone has to lead Michigan's schools away from the financial brink

Leader Resource

• Ten Tips for Becoming a Connected Educator
• Wondering when you can use Federal funds for meetings and conferences?
• EduCash Grant can boost FAFSA rates, improve college-going culture
• 2013 Diplomas Count by EdWeek tackles dropout prevention

Research Report

• National Council on Teacher Quality releases the first NCTQ Teacher Prep Review, with U.S. News & World Report as publisher
• Union-backed brief reiterates harm from "Ability Grouping" in school, offers recommendations