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2026-2027 Save the Dates
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Mar 30

Stay connected and plan ahead with MEMSPA’s upcoming professional learning opportunities for the 2026–2027 year. From conferences to...

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Make MEMSPA’s Summer Leadership Institute Your Lakeshore Getaway 🌊
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Mar 20

Planning to join us for MEMSPA’s Summer Leadership Institute in Muskegon on July 28–29? Many of our members turn SLI into a mini family...

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Leadership Lessons From My Favorite High School Drop-Out
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Mar 18

Welcome, everyone! As a teacher, I bet you knew that your students’ brains were hard-wired to learn from stories. This month, I thought...

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MEMSPA Title II Grant Language
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Feb 25

It’s the time of year when many districts and schools are planning grant funding for the 2026–2027 school year. MEMSPA offers a wide...

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Live Well, Lead Strong: Staying Strong In The Storm
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Feb 25

Welcome, everyone! I bet you all are familiar with the classic Phases of Group Development pictured below. Remember this? Here’s what...

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Region 9: Leading With Your Ears
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Feb 17

Leading With Your Ears Jared Randall, Region 9 President If you had a magic wand and could change one thing about your school...

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Region 13: Stepping into Mid-Season Form!
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Feb 11

Region 13 Update by Timothy LeePrincipal of Alcona Elementary, Region 13 Board of Directors Representative and Region 13 President With all of the...

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Live Well, Lead Strong:  The Power of Truth and Love
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Jan 21

Welcome to the Pure Michigan winter, my friends! I hope you’re staying safe, warm, and cozy on these snowy days! I’m also wondering: ...

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Beyond Shortages: How Diverse Teacher Preparation Pathways Elevate Student Learning
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Jan 13

The following op-ed was written by Karen Young, Ph.D., Marsal Online Education Program Co-Director at the University of Michigan. A daily reality in...

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MEMSPA Region 12: West Michigan Leadership Update
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Nov 19

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...

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Charting Our Future Together: Strategic Planning Retreat Brings Stakeholders Together
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Oct 14

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

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Live Well, Lead Strong: The Power of Humble Confidence
Posted In: Association Updates,
Date posted Oct 7

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

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