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As a member of the media, you want answers quickly. Often MASB can respond more quickly than other sources on statewide trends and data on public education. We can get you in touch with experts inside or outside of our organization ... before your deadline.
MASB should be your first stop for information on:
- Education law. Want to know what the law says, and what it means?
- Status of education-related legislation. We monitor happenings in Lansing and Washington, D.C.
- Hot topics. Whatever you are writing about involving public schools, we can offer information and perspective. Call us about higher standards, school safety, school funding, charter schools, vouchers, school construction, parental involvement, and other topics.
- School policies. We track what policies are required by law and know how different districts approach common issues.
- School performance and accountability. It is the school board that sets the direction of a district and is accountable for results. MASB offers a statewide perspective on school performance and what is being done to improve it.
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Press Releases/Education News
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School Board Members Honored
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 (936 reads)School board members from across Michigan earned awards from the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB) for their efforts to improve their leadership skills and become more effective school leaders, demonstrating their commitment to student achievement and their own continuous improvement.
For a list of board members from your county, contact Sarah Ford, 517.327.5907.
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Two Saginaw-Area Students Win Scholarships
Thursday, February 25, 2010 (225 reads)Two urban high school students were awarded a scholarship of $1,000 each to use for his or her pursuit of higher education at the Michigan Association of School Boards Urban Conference today. The scholarships were presented in partnership with ARAMARK Education and the Michigan Black Caucus on Education. Read More | |
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K-12 Budget Doesn't Reflect Investment in Education
Thursday, October 15, 2009 (580 reads)Schools are being held hostage to the outrageous antics and games with the school budget. Yesterday the state treasurer sent a memo to Gov. Granholm indicating that the predicted shortfall in the School Aid Fund (SAF) was much larger than expected. According to the memo, Treasury now estimates that the shortfall will be approximately $264 million for fiscal year 2009-10. Read More | |
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Task Force Created to Help Schools Face State Funding Cuts
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 (628 reads)MASA, MASB and MSBO have created a special task force, The SOS Task Force—Save Our Students, Save Our Schools, Save Our State—to help districts weather the storm. The task force, comprised of association staff, school board members, superintendents, business officials and other stakeholders, will work to improve how schools are funded in Michigan, while trying to find ways to reduce costs. Read More | |
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Michigan school board members outraged at budget cuts to schools
Thursday, September 24, 2009 (912 reads)
MASB and the school board members we represent, are outraged at the severe cuts to public education. School districts got a rude shove toward the edge of a funding cliff yesterday when the House and Senate Conference Committee on K-12 Appropriations voted for a $218 per pupil reduction in state funding for the current year. House Bill 4447 represents disproportionate cuts in education.
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Business as usual isn't working: Bold reform needed
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 (636 reads)The Michigan Association of School Boards and Michigan Association of School Administrators stand united to applaud Speaker Andy Dillon for his bold leadership in starting the conversations on the need for reform in the health care system for public sector employees. Moving all public employees, including school employees and legislators, to a statewide health insurance pool will result in savings of at least $900 million per year.
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Short-Term Stimulus Money Doesn't Fix School Problems
Thursday, June 11, 2009 (864 reads)Schools across the state are thankful for the federal stimulus dollars from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act (ARRA) that will provide much-needed relief for school budgets this year. However, after this year, there’s a painful reality that schools and communities must face. Read More | |
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Staff Changes at MASB
Monday, March 16, 2009 (951 reads)MASB is pleased to announce several staff changes at the association. The changes will allow the association to better serve its members. Read More | |
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MASB Reveals Its New Web Site
Monday, January 26, 2009 (983 reads)MASB recently revealed its redesigned Web site. For the past several months, MASB has been working with Lansing-based i2Integration to develop a user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing Web presence that's conducive to its member needs.
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2008 Media Honor Roll
Sunday, June 01, 2008 (903 reads)MASB has announced the 2008 Media Honor Roll. The 2009 honorees will be announced in June. Read More | |
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Jennifer Rogers
517.327.5908
517.648.1051 (after hours cell, if necessary)
jrogers@masb.org
Sarah Ford
517.327.5907
sford@masb.org
Mailing Address:
1001 Centennial Way, Suite 400
Lansing, MI 48917
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