@MASB

Follow the Michigan Association of School Boards—your voice for public education. We're the statewide association for Michigan boards of education. #MASB

 Michigan, USA
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Here's a story you may have missed yesterday, but an important one. Michigan public schools are preparing to take out loans (w/ interest & fees) for cash flow should state lawmakers not pass a budget before Sept. 30. detroitnews.com/story/news/p… via @DNBethLeBlanc & @CraigDMauger

Michigan schools to tap into savings, explore loan options amid state budget impasse

Michigan school administrators said they are exploring potential short-term loans or tapping into savings in the event of a government shutdown.

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School superintendents are calling on the Legislature to pass a budget and stop using students as “political pawns.” Some districts, superintendents say, are looking at taking out high interest loans to pay for operations if a government shutdown is triggered Oct. 1.
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In a normal year, 500,000 buses nationwide take 26 million students to and from school each day. Adding field trips, sports and other activities means buses log 10 billion miles every year. See the red flashing lights of a bus? STOP! youtube.com/watch?v=ukcCqmJz…
Image of a school bus with an extendable Stop sign.

ALT Image of a school bus with an extendable Stop sign.

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MI students couldn’t ask for better advocates than @MASB. I'm honored to receive their 2024 Champion for Public Education Award. Michigan is leading the way in providing free school meals and health care services to our students!
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In her review of accomplishments to date that lower costs for families, Governor Gretchen Whitmer highlights the free school meals program and the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and Reconnect, which lower the cost of post-secondary education. #miched
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What Educators Should Know About Mike Johnson, New Speaker of the House edweek.org/policy-politics/w…

What Educators Should Know About Mike Johnson, New Speaker of the House

Johnson has supported restructuring federal education funding, as well as socially conservative policies that have become GOP priorities.

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We’re 5 speakers in on SB 463, FAFSA as a grad requirement, and we finally are hearing from the first educator. Before this, we’ve just heard from college attainment advocates and business groups. Anxious to see how many educators support this bill. #miched
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A healthy school breakfast and lunch are critical for students to learn and grow. Step by step we are making sure no child in America goes hungry.
Dept. of Agriculture
@USDA7 Aug 2023
Through a partnership with @Act4HlthyKids, we're investing nearly $30 million to boost school nutrition in 264 school districts, reaching students in some of our nation’s highest need schools ⬇️ usda.gov/media/press-release…
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Whitmer signs ‘transformative’ 24.3 billion education budget and more to know bit.ly/44SoAaZ
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Michigan budget deal includes $21.5B for schools with boost for at-risk students bridgemi.com/talent-educatio… via @BridgeMichigan

Michigan passes $21.5B school budget with boost for at-risk students - Bridge Michigan

In Democrats’ first education budget, lawmakers directed more funds to schools with disadvantaged students as the state tries to recover from pandemic learning loss. There is also more investment for...

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Senate Approps Chair Sen. Sarah Anthony, D-Lansing, just told reporters lawmakers are still reviewing drafts of school aid budget but she is hopeful it will be passed today. The conference committee on the school aid bill has gone "at ease" to the call of the chair. #mibgt #mileg
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Speaking now, @MASB‘s Jennifer Smith is outlining the concerns that school management organizations have with HB 4820. The goal of this bill was to address concerns raised as part of the prohibited subjects of bargaining debate, but this bill actually makes things worse. #miched
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"Teachers should be able to give input into where they want to or feel most qualified to teach, and superintendents and building leaders should listen to their input. But again, each individual decision has a cascading effect on the entire building and the entire district."
MASA@MASASupts25 May 2023
"I want to specifically highlight evaluations - not only are we not opposing reinstating it as a subject of bargaining, we wholeheartedly agree with testimony from last week on changing the current law." - @MattSchueller #MichEd #MASALeads #MiLeg
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Up now, Jennifer Smith from @MASB & Matt Schueller from @MASASupts, speaking to the real concerns that come from the potential return of things like seniority based teacher placement that could hamstring the ability of schools to properly staff classrooms.
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Whitmer repeals A-F letter grade system for ranking Michigan's public schools rssfeeds.freep.com/~/7421444…
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"Undoing these reforms would turn back the clock and result in more protracted bargaining between schoolteachers and administrators, taking the focus away from educating students." - @tkerr68 and @MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba on HB 4354 - 4357. masb.org/about-masb/news-cen…

Opinion: Some Bills Currently Being Considered Could Have a Negative Impact on Students

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Some short but pointed testimony on the importance of SB 63 (sinking fund allowable use expansion) from bill sponsor @SenPolehanki and @MASB Director of Government Relations @cutshawsmith. Both speakers emphasized the disparate cost of transportation in rural districts. #miched
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Thank you to @setseg and @MASB for presenting us with a 2023 #EducationExcellence award for creating opportunities that change the lives of our students and help build stronger, brighter futures. Read the full story: bit.ly/3LkSwpD #OSEveryStudentEveryDay
Oakland Schools STEM team receiving the award at a board meeting.

ALT Oakland Schools STEM team receiving the award at a board meeting.

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Honored to accept the Education Excellence Award on behalf of PHASD students, staff and community last night. Our VOICE program was recognized for its positive impact on school culture. Grateful to Greg Gray from @setseg and @MASB for presenting it in person. #1PHASD ⁦ – at Port Huron, MI
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It's not just about providing the resources; it's about sharing the best ways to implement them. Join @usedgov on Thursday as we discuss how communities can leverage federal funds for after-school & summer programs. ow.ly/eaeZ50MYn5n #EngageEveryStudent
Webinar: Program Funding & Sustainability: Part One - Thursday February 23rd 2-3PM ET.

ALT Webinar: Program Funding & Sustainability: Part One - Thursday February 23rd 2-3PM ET.

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