As the school year gets rolling I find myself asking the yearly question. “Do we have the right balance between academics and extra-curricular/co-curricular activities in my school?..click to read more.
FYI from Jim Ballard - September 19 - 25th
MASSP Weekly WebLines
Brought to you by your friend in online learning, OdysseyWare
Feel free to forward our Weekly Weblines to your friends and colleagues.
Featured Story
Keeping the Balance
As the school year gets rolling I find myself asking the yearly question. “Do we have the right balance between academics and extra-curricular/co-curricular activities in my school?..click to read more.
Recent News
News from other states - PA Budget, School Funding Increases
News from other states - Career Diploma put LA at risk
50+ House Members Say They'll vote NO on School Cuts
POLL SHOWS SUPPORT FOR CUTS/TAXES
Changes to Algebra II Course/Credit Descriptions
Struggling Helps Students Master Math
Common Core State Standards Available for Comment
Principals Questions of the Week
Does anyone have suggestions for rewards/incentives for High School students?
Does your high school sponsor a powder puff football game?
Do you have an exam exemption policy at your school?
Tweets of the Week
joejocee: First dance of the year after sch today... Fun times!
massp: With Oakland Co. Principals all confused and angry with Legislature
suptflanagan: Do we and the system encourage teachers to be mechanics or engineers in the classroom?
Look Who Blogged This Week
Helping Students Navigate the Path to College: What High Schools Can Do (Ken Willison)
School Aid Budget - Update (Jim Ballard, Executive Director)
At the Table (Jim Ballard, Executive Director)
Helping Students Navigate the Path to College: What High Schools Can Do (Ken Willison)
Upcoming Events
September 28, 2009, The Scoop on MI-SAS, Online
October 4-6, 2009, MASSP Annual Convention, Soaring Eagle Resort, Mt. Pleasant, MI
October 5, 2009, Exhibitor Showcase @ Annual Convention, Soaring Eagle Resort, Mt. Pleasant, MI
October 13, 2009, Honor Society Workshop, MELG Building, Lansing, MI
October 20, 2009, Student Council Advisers' Workshop, MELG Building, Lansing, MI
October 21, 2009, The Legal Aspects of Teacher Evaluation with Lisa Swem, MELG Building, Lansing, MI
October 28, 2009, Flexible Scheduling Options for Secondary Schools, MELG Building, Lansing, MI
November 9, 16, 23, 2009, Flexible Scheduling Webinar Series, Online
December 15, 2009, Credit Recovery Summit II: Math Solutions, Lansing, MI
February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010, Tuesdays in the Middle Webinar Series, Online
March 6, 2010, Principal Contracts and Negotiations Seminar, MELG Building, Lansing, MI
April 28, 2010, MASSP Spring Law Update, MELG Building, Lansing, MI
June, 2010, Summer Retreat, Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island, MI
Renew membership or join MASSP by clicking here! | Click to Learn More About or Contribute to the MASSP-PAC
This email was made possible in part by support from:
Contact Andy Gustafson
616-485-0210
This email is intended for members of MASSP as a quick guide to the latest news and questions posted on www.mymassp.com. Send questions to jules@mymassp.com. You can instantly unsubscribe from these emails by clicking here.