FYI from Jim Ballard - September 5 - 11
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Recent News

Education Reforms Needed by December

Myths Undercut Efforts to Boost Michigan's High School Standards

MASSP Speakes Out - Reform Michigan's Tax System

Flanagan Backs Blending of Education Levels

Rep. Valentine proposed change regarding foster children

Sex Ed Legislation before Judiciary Committee

Summary: FY 2008-09 Supplemental Appropriations

Spanish Program Implemented at Charlotte Schools


Principals Questions of the Week

Recommendations for professional development/teacher training for Connected Math.


Members in the News

John Sanregret's Students Tuition Swap.

Jody McKean, 2009-2010 MASSP Board member, has been named the Principal of DeWitt High School


Tweets of the Week
Tweets of the Week

JB Just presented in DC on algebra push back. MI not alone. LA & GA 2 diplomas probls as well

Wyandot Hawk Walk Oct 16 during sch. Told the fundraising companies to take a hike! All monies stay in sch. Getting creative in bad econ.

JRT:@suptflanagan Any who doubt what is at stake w/ our Project ReImagine? Watch Ed. Secy Arne Duncan on Face The Nation: http://bit.ly/mOuiF

Any who doubt what is at stake w/ our Project ReImagine? Watch Ed. Secy Arne Duncan on Face The Nation: http://bit.ly/mOuiF

Broadcasted 9-11 Message/Tribute to students at 8:46 am. Broadcast included a 9-11 Tribute video http://bit.ly/lF5AD


Look Who Blogged This Week

GetSchooled.com (Jim Ballard, MASSP Executive Director)


Upcoming Events

September 22, 2009, The Principal Curriculum Leader, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

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 1-3, 2009, Assistant Principals' Fall Conference, Crystal Mountain Resort, Thompsonville, MI

November 9, 16, 23, 2009, Flexible Scheduling Webinar Series, Online

November 13, 2009, Classroom Discipline: Establishing Respect and Responsibility, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

December 15, 2009, Credit Recovery Summit II: Math Solutions, Lansing, MI

February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2010, Tuesdays in the Middle Webinar Series, Online

February 24, 2010, Classroom Discipline: Establishing Respect and Responsibility, MELG Building, Lansing, MI

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


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