As schools and advisers begin to sort through their “to-do” list on returning to action in the fall, many are looking at creative ways to process items from left from last spring. A common biggie from that list is holding officer elections for your…
This is my third try at writing a “From the Archives” for the August Leadlines. Each time I read our local paper, there would be an article that shifted my thoughts and focus. The most recent was one that shared the decision of the…
Our Student Mental Health Summit was amazing last year. Schools from all over Michigan brought teams inclusive of building administration, counselors, student leadership advisers and 6-12 grade STUDENTS! Teams heard from keynote speakers, completed a school self-assessment and learned about successful student mental health…
As educators head into a MUCH deserved summer break, much remains unclear as to the state of instruction, operations or educational practice as a whole for that matter. Remote instruction? In-person? Blended learning? Rotating schedules? This will be a fast moving, often stress-inducing summer…
This has certainly been an interesting close to the school year. The last quarter has seen teachers adapting lessons to virtual formats and students watching computer/device screens instead of directly interacting with their teachers and classmates. How far this current situation will extend into…
MASC/MAHS was able to host a virtual Townhall with Governor Whitmer and her ed policy adviser, Brandy Johnson, exclusively for MASC/MAHS students last Thursday, April 23rd. To help organize this opportunity and to ensure student voice was the main contributing force we created a…
How quickly our world has changed. Last month I shared how nice it was to see so many of you in Grand Rapids at States 2020. We were certainly fortunate the Amway Grand had to move us up several weeks to February 29 –…
With the anticipation of a more lengthy school closure it may be time to reassess your continuation of learning plan for students. The digital divide within our state will challenge every district to consider a variety of pathways to student success. In some cases,…
As March begins, snow showers (hopefully) turn to rain showers and flowers begin to bloom; spring has officially begun. The new season signifies a time for rebirth in nature. It is important to us to take this time to look at ourselves critically and…
In a society that has taught us to keep our guard up, most people cringe at the word “vulnerability.” Being vulnerable is associated with the risk of being viewed as weak, needy, and emotionally exposed—directly contrasting the culture of heartlessness that is commonly boasted…