MASA eUpdate

This week's edition of the "Henton Headlines" includes info on unemployment numbers, updates to the MASA officers, and a free podcast resource! Read the full post here.

Dr. Joe Gothard, current MASA President, is resigning as Superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools on May 17, 2024, leaving a vacancy in MASA leadership. According to MASA bylaws, executive officers can fill such vacancies outside the regular election schedule. Read the full story in the the Henton Headlines here!

Episode 2: The Science of Reading Literacy Implementation

Guest: Dr. Stacie Stanley, Superintendent, Edina Public Schools

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MASA is pleased to announce a new professional learning resource for our members created and hosted by Bob McDowell, Senior Vice President-Leadership and Organizational Health of CESO and former Superintendent of Hastings Public Schools.

Tailored to current and future school leaders, the Rethink Possible podcast delivers relatable and relevant content from superintendents and other education thought partners. Each conversational episode provides solutions to common challenges and opportunities while accommodating the busy lifestyle of today's school leaders. Episodes will be published twice a month!

View all the upcoming events here: www.mnasa.org/upcoming-events.

Disrupting the Teacher Opportunity Gap

Presented by Author Jon Saphier

Tuesday, April 30 | Add to calendar

2 - 5 pm Central | Zoom | Register | Full info

Join MASA as author Jon Saphier unpacks insights from his groundbreaking book, “Disrupting the Teacher Opportunity Gap.” This session will explore principles outlined in his book, offering a comprehensive overview of how to revolutionize teaching practices and educational systems. CEUs requested from BOSA. Please attend at the time of the session for CEUs.

Professional Dialogue Sessions w/ Dr. Michael Thomas
Tuesday, May 7 | 8 - 9 am | Zoom | Register | Full info
Topic: Planning for SY25

Join us as we work to identify our learning and conversations for the coming school year. What do you need to continue the work of excellence and equity within your organization or your leadership team? How can we support one another in the work?

MASA's BIPOC Affinity Group
Facilitated by Dr. Bernadeia Johnson
Tuesday, May 21 | 7:30 - 8:30 am CST | Zoom | Register | Full info

MASA members and our fellow educational leaders who identify as Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are invited to join the BIPOC Affinity Group.

MASA Women’s Leadership Network | Final Session of the Year!
Facilitated by Dr. Stacie Stanley, Superintendent, Edina Public Schools
Wednesday, May 29 | 8 - 9 am | Zoom | Register | Full Info

​We are thrilled to extend an exclusive invitation to all our accomplished women leaders to the MASA Women's Leadership Network.

MASA is excited to share that the Teaching Channel, an on-line provider of continuing credits, graduate credits and other resources, have partnered with MASSP, MESPA and MASA to provide an easier path for our members to acquire CEU’s. Full info at www.mnasa.org/teaching-channel.

American Dialogue Company, LLC will be offering two sessions of the PELSB approved cultural competency training for educators this June 10th & 11th at Century High School in Rochester, Minnesota. We have content that will expand knowledge about indigenous cultures and learning that is aligned with the Minnesota Cultural Competency Rule. Explore Issues related to culture, race, gender, ability, poverty and more. Register here!

Contact us today to learn more about this exciting professional development and or group pricing.

We are excited to announce the upcoming Minnesota Thought Leaders' Summit, focusing on The Learner's Experience in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. This summit will take place on June 17 and promises to be a stimulating forum where leading minds explore how artificial intelligence can transform educational outcomes.

You can register for the summit HERE. The number of participants will be capped so early registration for attendees is highly encouraged. The event registration will open to all on April 23rd.

Registration is now open for this year’s LEAD Conference

Leading in Equity, Action, and Diversity for PreK-12 System Development!

July 30 and 31 | McNamara Alumni Center

Early bird pricing (before May 1): $405

Regular pricing (after May 1): $450

MASA members are invited to a series of virtual legislative updates from MASA Lobbyist Valerie Dosland during the 2024 Minnesota Legislative Session! All sessions are hosted via Zoom at 12:30 pm CST! Please change your user name upon entry into the zoom room!

Upcoming Dates

May 3 | Zoom Link | Add to calendar
May 22 | Zoom Link | Add to calendar

Find the rest of the dates here!

Business Partner Level: Friend
Industry: EdTech

Why do you partner with MASA? K12 Insight partners with MASA in support of its mission to meet the needs of members and provide districts the resources and tools necessary to grow and thrive. St. Paul Public Schools uses K12 Insight’s customer service and intelligence platform, Let's Talk, to foster a culture of community engagement, accessible information, and data-driven decision-making. Hear Dr. Joe Gothard, as Superintendent of Saint Paul Public Schools, share his powerful insights on how Saint Paul uses Let’s Talk to streamline processes, boost efficiency, and deliver superior customer service within their district. Watch the video here.

Considering implementing generative AI tools like Let’s Talk in your district? Register for your free 30-minute workshop.

MASA Member Contact:

Steve Ebinger

Regional Partnership Director

sebinger@k12insight.com

218-839-2116 | www.k12insight.com

MASA will be featuring our valued business partners in our weekly association eUpdate to all MASA members. We will select a business partner each week to feature in the weekly eUpdate. Thank you for your continued partnership with MASA!

Submit your business information here: https://forms.gle/q9kjUFV3Dv7aQp7F7.

Due to the length of our weekly eUpdates, our email will often get clipped in different email providers. If that is occurs for you, just click or tap into the email to open the eUpdate on your browser. You can also read it here!

Minnesota United is hosting an “Educator Appreciation Night” at Allianz Field for the April 27 game against Kansas City. MNUFC would love to have any and all educators attend for this game. This night includes the following perks:

• Discounted ticket to our April 27 game against Sporting Kansas City
• Minnesota United Lunch Tote
• Access to our Post-Game Kick on Goal fan experience, which grants all participants access to the pitch after the match to take a PK on net!

MNUFC Educator Appreciation Night Tickets | Share the flyer here

The Minnesota Department of Commerce seeks proposals from eligible schools (Applicants) throughout Minnesota for the HVAC Pilot Grant Program. The funding application process is comprised of three stages: 1) a School Readiness Questionnaire (Questionnaire), 2) a School Readiness Questionnaire Report (Report), and 3) an Application for Award. The Questionnaire is due May 17, 2024. The Department will provide the Report by email to all Applicants after receiving the questionnaire. Required forms and detailed information are available for download on the Department’s website (https://mn.gov/commerce/business/rfp.jsp). Find more information about the Minnesota Air Ventilation Pilot Grant Program online at the Minnesota Department of Commerce website.

One strategy article will be posted to the MASA website each month! You can find Don's latest referendum strategy, "Lessons from Bond Battlefield" online at: https://www.mnasa.org/school-tax-elections.

Need procurement solutions? Please consider checking out our Minnesota School District Purchasing Sites! We have partnered with Sourcewell and Cooperative Purchasing Connection to create two purchasing sites for MASA members! Check them out here!

The MASA Foundation is pleased to announce the return of the Foundation Endowment Campaign! All proceeds from the campaign go toward achieving the Foundation’s mission of enhancing the leadership development of educational administrators just like you. Can your fellow MASA members count on your support for 2023-24? Full info at www.mnasa.org/donate.

Post unlimited job vacancies, for all levels of positions. The MASA Jobsite Online is well managed with daily attention to detail and customer service. The cost of an annual subscription is less than just a few advertisements placed in the major and local newspapers. Also, the Department of Education recognizes the MASA Jobsite as a valid advertisement when a school district is seeking a variance for a teacher in a specific subject. We currently have 118 districts using the Jobsite and they have posted nearly 2,000 jobs!

Email: members@mnasa.org
Website: www.mnasa.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 427, Medford, MN 55049
Phone: (651) 645-6272
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