The Principal Point

Some of the questions I often hear from MEMSPA members are, "Isn't Michigan Virtual for online learning for high schoolers? So how can they support...

What if you could start your day knowing that student behavior is calmer, safer, and more self-directed than it was a year or two ago? That’s...

Across Michigan, school leaders are finding new ways to make movement part of the learning experience — and it’s paying off for students...

MEMSPA’s Region 12 continues to lead the way in creating vibrant, inclusive school cultures on Michigan’s west side. This year, three schools have...

What if the solution to Michigan’s science knowledge gap was hiding in plain sight—in students’ natural desire to build and...

You've seen your fall literacy assessment data. Now winter screeners are coming, and pressure is on tomake sure every intervention minute counts....

A small group of students discuss the benefit of learning tools to improve their mental health, and how the coping skills they’ve developed make a...

In December 2024, the leadership team at Palms Elementary in Fair Haven, MI set three ambitious goals: to strengthen the school community and...

This past school year, Maple Valley School District’s Maplewood Elementary School embarked on a bold initiative to strengthen literacy for its...

This year, National School Bus Safety Week and Michigan’s Operation Safe Stop will be held Oct. 20-24. These events are a powerful opportunity...

This past Friday and Saturday marked a significant milestone for our association as approximately 40 stakeholders from across our state and regions...

In her monthly article for MEMSPA, Debbie McFalcone, Ph.D, encourages "humble confidence" in leadership and emphasizes asking questions to build...