MASA eUpdate

This week's edition of the "Henton Headlines" includes info on exciting new updates from MASA, a shout out to Superintendent Westrum, and a reminder about MASA book recommendations! Read the full post here.

• A new MASA logo and branding to be revealed soon!

• Two new MASA professional development cohorts to be launched in 2024-25: Advanced Leadership Academy and a Communications Academy

Read about these excited updates at MASA in this week's Henton Headlines!

By becoming a member of the CoSN/AASA Empowered Superintendents Advisory Panel, and an Association Endorser, we will now be able to provide free resources to our members on a regular basis. Watch for notice of these resources in MASA’s newsletter and electronic updates!

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

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.

Episode 2: The Science of Reading Literacy Implementation

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

Listen Here

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!

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!

Final Session!

May 22 | Zoom Link | Add to calendar

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.

Check out all of the business partner features here: www.mnasa.org/business-partner-feature.

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!

The Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association (MESPA) proudly announces the recognition of Dr. Fatima Lawson, Principal of Highwood Hill Polytechnic Elementary School, as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 National Distinguished Principals' Award. This award is presented by the National Association for Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and MESPA. Dr. Lawson's outstanding leadership, innovative initiatives, and unwavering commitment to educational excellence have earned her this esteemed accolade. Read the full story here!

With summer quickly approaching, many schools spend time re-evaluating their safety and security procedures. Having a plan for what to do during a crisis and how to reunite students with their families is critical. Captivate Media + Consulting is one of our business partners that has worked with many schools to help communicate their safety protocols. Using video to explain your district's safety plans will help to build trust with your community and also can serve as a training tool for new and/or current employees. They have custom options like this reunification video for parents. They also have an animated customizable templated option to explain actions within the Standard Response Protocol (SRP). Contact Jake Sturgis (jake@captivatemedia.us) if you would like more information.

School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP)

The 2024 COPS Office School Violence Prevention Program is a competitive program that provides funding directly to States, units of local government, Indian tribes, and their public agencies to be used to improve security at schools and on school grounds in the jurisdiction of the grantee through evidence-based school safety programs. Up to $73 million is available for this program.

Applications are due by June 17, 2024 at 4:59 PM ET. Please click here for more information on the 2024 School Violence Prevention Program.

Dirk Tedmon, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications for Eden Prairie Schools, has been named one of the top 4 finalists for the National School Public Relations Association's Communicator of the Year Award. Congratulations to Dirk and Eden Prairie Schools! Read more here!

National Teacher Appreciation week is May 6 – May 10 and Horace Mann is taking our Teacher Appreciation Week efforts to an exciting new level this year! Instead of celebrating for just one week, we’re extending the celebration to an entire month (now through May 24, 2024) of honoring those in the field of educations’ incredible dedication and hard work. During this month-long celebration, we’ll be showering individuals in the field of education with gratitude and recognition, with a variety of activities and giveaways planned to help make them feel truly valued. View the flyer here!

One strategy article will be posted to the MASA website each month! You can find Don's latest referendum strategy, "Big 3: Communications, Canvassing & GOTV" 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!

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