This week's edition of the "Henton Headlines" includes information on MASA's Equity and Excellence in Education Network! Read the full post here.
New MASA Logo and Branding!
It's a little hard to miss but in case you haven't heard or seen... MASA has a new logo and branding! They have been thoughtfully designed to represent our commitment to Minnesota’s public education, professional learning, and our rich organizational history. Check out the new logo and brand elements here!
Celebrating Juneteenth: June 19, 2024 | Communication Toolkit!
To help you and your district celebrate Juneteenth, MASA has developed a communication toolkit with information and resources, including staff and family messages, social media, and other related items.
Support Your New K-8 Principals with the MESPA Principal Mentorship Program!
The Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association (MESPA) has an incredible mentorship program--100% of last year's participants recommend it! Using a cohort model, each principal will have 2 dedicated experienced principal mentors and will also have the opportunity to grow relationships with other new principals. In addition, they'll attend 8 workshops throughout the school year to hone their leadership skills, nurture collaboration, and develop concrete plans to build a positive culture and learning environment in their building. Email Bonnie@mespa.net with the name and contact information of your new principal or register here.
Rethink Possible Podcast
Episode 3: Implementing Engagement
Guest: Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault, Superintendent, St. Michael-Albertville Schools
Listen Here | Check out the episode on Podcastle
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!
Informational Sessions
The informational sessions are for you to learn about a specific organization's services, offerings, or programs. Submit a proposal here!
Submit an MASA EdTalk!
Native American one-read program for schools coming this fall
Understand Native MN is excited to announce that the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) is sponsoring a one-read program for schools across Minnesota this fall with the book Everything You Wanted to Know About Indians But Were Afraid to Ask (Young Readers Edition) by the acclaimed Ojibwe author and professor Anton Treuer (MASA members may recall Anton was one of our keynote speakers at the 2023 MASA Fall Conference)!
The book giveaway will launch next week – stay tuned for an email with more details! The books will come in classroom sets of 32 book copies with a limit of three sets per order – please coordinate with your colleagues to place a group order. Teacher’s guides for the book will also be available soon. Books will be shipped in the late summer.
Join the MASA Jobsite!
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!
