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The Henton Headlines: March 23, 2023

THE HENTON HEADLINES
March 23, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

A Successful First MASA/MSBA Joint Day at the Capitol!

A huge thanks to all who attended the Day at the Capitol on March 20! Though COVID got in my way, I heard from many that the day was well-attended and we should plan to have a similar event  next year. I will be in discussion with MSBA prior to scheduling any regional Days at the Capitol next year so we can minimize scheduling conflicts.  I am grateful to MSBA staff and MASA President and Northfield Superintendent Matt Hillmann for taking over my duties that morning!

The Northfield Public Schools School Board and Superintendent, From L-R:

Amy Goerwitz, Val Mertesdorf, Elizabeth Olson, Sen. Bill Lieske, Claudia Gonzalez-George, Matt Hillmann, Michelle Martin, and Robert Coleman

MASA President-Elect Dr. Joe Gothard Meeting with Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona and Colleagues:

Dr. Gothard was fortunate to meet with Dr. Cardona and hear the secretary highlight the success of the Saint Paul Public Schools with their use of federal funds to improve literacy. Congratulations, Dr. Gothard!

Described by Dr. Gothard as an incredible group of supportive colleagues, from L to R:

Mike O’Neill, Boston School Committee; Eric Gordon, CEO Cleveland Metropolitan; Jesus Jara, Superintendent Clark County School District; Guadalupe Guerrero, Superintendent Portland Public Schools; Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education; Kelly Gonaz, Chair of the Council of the Great City Schools, Board Member Los Angeles Unified School District; Ray Hart, Executive Director Council of the Great City Schools; Marcia Andrews, Palm Beach County FL Board Member, and Michael Casserly, Strategic Advisor of the Great City Schools

Leadership Matters!

“If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” - GordonTredgold (@Gordon Tredgold)

Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar

March	Women's History Month
March 28	MASA Master Class: Chat GPT | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | Registration and info
March 29	MASA Master Class: Building and Sustaining Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems | 9 - 10 am | Virtual | Registration and info
April 4	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 11	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
April 11	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 6 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
April 11	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
April 13	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 18	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 19	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 25	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 2
April 27	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting
May 9	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
May 16	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 7 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
May 25	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
June 13	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
June 14	MASA Master Class: Understanding State Aid: Equalization, Ag2School and more | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | Registration Coming Soon!
June 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 1 - 2:30 pm | Virtual
June 20	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 8 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
August 8	Save the date! MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park
October 8-10	MASA Fall Conference | DECC, Duluth, MN

The Henton Headlines: March 16, 2023

THE HENTON HEADLINES
March 16, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

That’s a Wrap!

The 2023 MASE/MASE Spring Conference was a great success! 

Thanks to all members who were able to participate, our business partners and exhibitors for their support, the MASA/MASE staff for their outstanding work leading up to the conference and throughout, our colleagues from MASE and other education organizations who attended, and all of the presenters who shared their knowledge and expertise. 

A special congratulations to all award winners. We are proud of each of you!

Finally, who will ever forget the incredible performance by the Columbia Academy Marimba Band, directed by Todd Boyd? Thank you Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent Zena Stenvik for suggesting they entertain us. A special thanks to Columbia Academy Principal Duane Berkas for assisting the band with transportation and logistics.

The marimba band brought us joy and a reminder of our why!

Leadership Matters!

Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar

March	Women's History Month
March 20	MASA/MSBA Day at the Capitol | 8 am | Radisson Hotel, formerly the Best Western Capitol Ridge | Registration
March 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 5 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
March 22	MASA Master Class: Communication and Engagement for Tomorrow's Crisis | 9 - 10 am | Virtual | Registration/Information
March 22	MASA Informational Session: Library Speakers Consortium's BookBreak | 10:30-11:30 am | Register/Information
March 23	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
March 28	MASA Master Class: Chat GPT | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | Registration and info
March 29	MASA Master Class: Building and Sustaining Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems | 9 - 10 am | Virtual | Registration and info
April 4	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 11	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
April 11	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 6 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
April 11	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
April 13	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 18	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 19	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 25	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 2
April 27	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting
May 9	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
May 16	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 7 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
May 25	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
June 13	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
June 14	MASA Master Class: Understanding State Aid: Equalization, Ag2School and more | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | Registration Coming Soon!
June 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 1 - 2:30 pm | Virtual
June 20	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 8 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
August 8	Save the date! MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park
October 8-10	MASA Fall Conference | DECC, Duluth, MN

The Henton Headlines: March 9, 2023

THE HENTON HEADLINES
March 9, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

Save the Date: Back to School Conference set for August 8, 2023

In an effort to give you a jumpstart on creating your 2023-2024 calendar, we are announcing the MDE Back to School Conference facilitated by MASA early this year!  The date is August 8, 2023, and it will be held at the Minneapolis Marriott Northwest. Mark your calendars!

While you’re at it, schedule your summer vacation!

MASA Class AA Representative to the MSHSL Selected!

The MASA Board of Directors reviewed applications on March 8 and selected St. Anthony-New Brighton Superintendent Dr. Renee Corneille to serve a four-year term effective August 1, 2023. Congratulations Dr. Corneille!

Leadership Matters!

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar

March	Women's History Month
March 9-10	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
March 14	MASA Informational Session: Library Speakers Consortium's BookBreak | 9-10 am | Register/Information
March 20	MASA/MSBA Day at the Capitol | 8 am | Radisson Hotel, formerly the Best Western Capitol Ridge
March 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 5 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
March 22	MASA Master Class: Communication and Engagement for Tomorrow's Crisis | 9 - 10 am | Virtual | Registration/Information
March 22	MASA Informational Session: Library Speakers Consortium's BookBreak | 10:30-11:30 am | Register/Information
March 23	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
March 28	MASA Master Class: Chat GPT | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | Registration and info
March 29	MASA Master Class: Building and Sustaining Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems | 9 - 10 am | Virtual | Registration and info
April 4	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 11	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
April 11	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 6 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
April 11	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
April 13	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 18	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 19	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 25	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 2
April 27	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting
May 9	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
May 16	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 7 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
May 25	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
June 13	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
June 14	MASA Master Class: Understanding State Aid: Equalization, Ag2School and more | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | Registration Coming Soon!
June 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 1 - 2:30 pm | Virtual
June 20	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 8 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
August 8	Save the date! MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park

The Henton Headlines: March 2, 2023

THE HENTON HEADLINES
March 2, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

5% & 5% and Fully Fund the Cross Subsidy!

I have been in a number of hearings and individual meetings with legislators where I have heard support for 5% & 5% with future increases tied to inflation along with funding the cross subsidy. Please continue to support these two priorities on MASA’s 2023 Legislative Platform.

“Swatting” Incidents Reoccurring:

Earlier this year some school districts experienced swatting incidents where schools received phone calls and messages falsely claiming impending violence at a particular school building in order to distract law enforcement. The calls came from out of state and in some cases were believed to be from outside the United States. Unfortunately, there were similar calls in school districts across the state during this past week.

Here are templates I sent to you in September 2022 that you may feel free to use/update should your district be impacted, or if your constituents have questions. 

1) Those directly impacted by swatting: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OCUTgZfXOipyIUZReJAHJs_96sOQLfcNsRvvLamzDBI/edit

2) Those not directly impacted by swatting: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iWYPWOzNoo_3Lz85BbIr3YXT_frWplwLLFlNyHPgGKs/edit

Have you had a Chance to Complete the MASBO Budget Survey?

MASA and MASBO members received an email on Wednesday to complete an important school district budget survey that will assist in advocacy efforts to let our legislators know the financial impacts school districts will face with proposed legislation. Your assistance in completing the survey with your business manager/director by March 8 will be greatly appreciated!

Leadership Matters!

“Leadership is not a position. It is a combination of something you are (character) and some things you do (competence).” - Ken Melrose

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar

February 27 - March 3	Public Schools Week | Check out the PSW Toolkit: www.mnasa.org/public-schools-week-toolkit
March	Women's History Month
March 3	Employee Appreciation Day
March 6	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
March 7	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 8	Great Start Cohort #6 | Finance Academy #3 | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 8	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW | 11 am - 4 pm
March 9-10	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW | Registration
March 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
March 14	MASA Informational Session: Library Speakers Consortium's BookBreak | 9-10 am | Register/Information
March 20	MASA/MSBA Day at the Capitol | 8 am | Radisson Hotel, formerly the Best Western Capitol Ridge
March 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 5 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
March 22	MASA Master Class: Communication and Engagement for Tomorrow's Crisis | 9 - 10 am | Virtual | Registration/Information
March 22	MASA Informational Session: Library Speakers Consortium's BookBreak | 10:30-11:30 am | Register/Information
March 23	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
March 28	MASA Master Class: Chat GPT | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | Registration Coming Soon!
March 29	MASA Master Class: Building and Sustaining Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems | 9 - 10 am | Virtual | Registration Coming Soon!
April 4	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 11	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
April 11	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 6 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
April 11	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
April 13	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 18	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 19	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 25	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 2
April 27	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting
May 9	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
May 16	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 7 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
May 25	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
June 13	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
June 14	MASA Master Class: Understanding State Aid: Equalization, Ag2School and more | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | Registration Coming Soon!
June 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 1 - 2:30 pm | Virtual
June 20	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 8 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
August 8	Save the date! MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park

The Henton Headlines: February 23, 2023

THE HENTON HEADLINES
February 23, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

Newly Proposed Department of Children, Youth, and Families

Sent at the request of Adosh Unni, Director of Government Relations, MDE:

“I know there has been a lot of chatter in the Part C world around the potential impact of the proposed Department of Children, Youth, and Families. In short, nothing will change on the district and charter side. Part C services will still be provided by the LEA and there is no proposal to change the way employees are currently delivering these services. The big change is just to move the state team over to the new agency. Please see the FAQ that provides more detail.”

Please Join Your Colleagues for the MASA/MSBA Joint Day at the Capitol, March 20:

Visit the MSBA website at https://mnmsba.org/workshops-events/day-at-the-capitol to access event registration, hotel reservation information, and a promotional flier.

Leadership Matters!

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar

February	African American History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, Financial Aid Awareness Month
February 23	MASA Master Class: Prioritize, Stabilize and Accelerate Success (Part 2) | 10 - 11 am | Registration
February 27 - March 3	Public Schools Week | Check out the PSW Toolkit: www.mnasa.org/public-schools-week-toolkit
February 27	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officers Meeting
February 27	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
March	Women's History Month
March 3	Employee Appreciation Day
March 6	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
March 7	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 8	Great Start Cohort #6 | Finance Academy #3 | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 8	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW | 11 am - 4 pm
March 9-10	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW | Registration
March 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
March 20	MASA/MSBA Day at the Capitol | 8 am | Radisson Hotel, formerly the Best Western Capitol Ridge
March 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 5 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
March 22	MASA Master Class: Communication and Engagement for Tomorrow's Crisis | 9 - 10 am | Virtual | Registration Coming Soon!
March 23	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
March 28	MASA Master Class: Chat GPT | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | Registration Coming Soon!
March 29	MASA Master Class: Building and Sustaining Comprehensive School Mental Health Systems | 9 - 10 am | Virtual | Registration Coming Soon!
April 4	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 11	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
April 11	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 6 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
April 11	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
April 13	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 18	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 19	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 25	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 2
April 27	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting
May 9	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
May 16	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 7 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
May 25	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
June 13	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
June 14	MASA Master Class: Understanding State Aid: Equalization, Ag2School and more | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | Registration Coming Soon!
June 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 1 - 2:30 pm | Virtual
June 20	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 8 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
August 8	Save the date! MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park

The Henton Headlines: February 16, 2023

THE HENTON HEADLINES
February 16, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

Upcoming Free Threat Assessment Training Opportunity

The MN Homeland Security and Emergency Management Center is offering a training opportunity at Edina High School from 9 am -1 pm on March 24. “Education Administrators'' are part of the target audience. Research will be presented on those who commit acts of targeted violence along with how communities can identify and assess threats as early as possible.

Registration and learn more about the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/us-secret-service-averted-and-targeted-school-violence-tickets-537704858707

Grant Opportunity to Fund Targeted Violence Prevention Efforts

Public school districts are considered a form of local government, and are eligible for the grant which will be due April 25, 2023.

CP3 Grant Overview and Resources:

Grant Overview
Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program | Homeland Security
https://www.dhs.gov/tvtpgrants

CP3 Grant Resources
Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program Resources | Homeland Security https://www.dhs.gov/targeted-violence-and-terrorism-prevention-grant-program-resources

Send CP3 Grant Related Questions to:
TerrorismPrevention@hq.dhs.gov

Please Join Your Colleagues for the MASA/MSBA Joint Day at the Capitol on March 20:

Visit the MSBA website at https://mnmsba.org/workshops-events/day-at-the-capitol to access event registration, hotel reservation information, full schedule, and a promotional flier.

Leadership Matters!

"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." - George Bernard Shaw

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar

February	African American History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, Financial Aid Awareness Month
February 16-23	AASA NCE | San Antonio, TX
February 17	MN State Breakfast at AASA NCE | San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter | 7:30 - 8:30 am
February 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 4 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
February 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
February 22	School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in 2023 | 8 am - 3:45 pm | Quora Education Center | Registration
February 23	MASA Master Class: Prioritize, Stabilize and Accelerate Success (Part 2) | 10 - 11 am | Registration
February 27 - March 3	Public Schools Week | Check out the PSW Toolkit: www.mnasa.org/public-schools-week-toolkit
February 27	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officers Meeting
February 27	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
March	Women's History Month
March 3	Employee Appreciation Day
March 6	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
March 7	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 8	Great Start Cohort #6 | Finance Academy #3 | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 8	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW | 11 am - 4 pm
March 9-10	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW | Registration
March 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
March 20	Save the Date! MASA/MSBA Day at the Capitol | 8 am | Radisson Hotel, formerly the Best Western Capitol Ridge
March 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 5 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
March 23	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 4	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 11	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
April 11	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 6 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
April 11	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
April 13	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 18	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 19	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 25	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 2
April 27	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting
May 9	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
May 16	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 7 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
May 25	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
June 13	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
June 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 1 - 2:30 pm | Virtual
June 20	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 8 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
August 8	Save the date! MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park

The Henton Headlines: February 9, 2023

THE HENTON HEADLINES
February 9, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

Please Join Your Colleagues for the MASA/MSBA Joint Day at the Capitol, March 20:

Visit the MSBA website at https://mnmsba.org/workshops-events/day-at-the-capitol to access event registration, hotel reservation information, and a promotional flier.

New Free AmeriCorps Program may help Staff your Summer School Programs:

It is hoped that 450 AmeriCorps members will be hired to staff summer programs focused on increasing student achievement. The program is free. For more information, access these resources:

• Site application - https://fs16.formsite.com/servetogrow/uolofznqjw/index
• Description of Summer Impact Corps members position - https://fs16.formsite.com/servetogrow/uolofznqjw/index

To encourage others to become an AmeriCorps member, please feel free to share this information:

• Become a Summer Impact Corps member - https://www.ampact.us/summer

Have you shared PSEO Options with Families?

The deadline to disseminate information to families of all students in grades 8-11 is March 1 or three weeks prior to course registration. The 2-3-2023 MDE Bulletin contains summary information and a link to this helpful resource on what is required of school districts.

Leadership Matters!

“Teachers are more motivated when their administration supports them, values them, and encourages them.” - Danny Steele

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar

February	African American History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, Financial Aid Awareness Month
February 6 - 10	National School Counseling Week
February 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
February 14	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
February 15	MASA/MASE Spring Conference Early Bird Registration Fee Ends!
February 16-23	AASA NCE | San Antonio, TX
February 17	MN State Breakfast at AASA NCE | San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter | 7:30 - 8:30 am | RSVP Here
February 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 4 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
February 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
February 22	School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in 2023 | 8 am - 3:45 pm | Quora Education Center | Registration
February 23	MASA Master Class: Prioritize, Stabilize and Accelerate Success (Part 2) | 10 - 11 am | Registration
February 27 - March 3	Public Schools Week
February 27	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officers Meeting
February 27	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
March	Women's History Month
March 3	Employee Appreciation Day
March 6	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
March 7	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 8	Great Start Cohort #6 | Finance Academy #3 | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 8	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW | 11 am - 4 pm
March 9-10	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW | Registration
March 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
March 20	Save the Date! MASA/MSBA Day at the Capitol | 8 am | Radisson Hotel, formerly the Best Western Capitol Ridge
March 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 5 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
March 23	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 4	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 11	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
April 11	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 6 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
April 11	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
April 13	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 18	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 19	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 25	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 2
April 27	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting
May 9	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
May 16	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 7 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
May 25	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
June 13	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
June 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 1 - 2:30 pm | Virtual
June 20	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 8 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
August 8	Save the date! MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park

The Henton Headlines: February 2, 2023

THE HENTON HEADLINES
February 2, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

What am I Hearing from MASA Members & How am I responding?

Governor Walz’s budget proposal and the many bills offered in the House and Senate are top of mind for members. Here is just a little of what I am hearing mostly focused on legislation with other items sprinkled in:

• If universal meals are signed into law, Compensatory Education cannot be negatively impacted. 

I have shared this concern frequently with legislators during individual meetings and often with Commissioner Jett. MDE is actively working on a plan. Initial discussion about what that might look like is promising. 

The solution will likely continue with a plan that decouples aid from Free and Reduced lunch forms using direct certification instead of the forms, and includes funding at or above the forecasted amount. 

More information will come in Governor Walz’s revised budget which is developed following the February forecast and released typically by mid-March. 

• No more mandates and those already in law need to be funded. 

Each time there is mention of a new mandate, I follow up saying we have too many unfunded mandates already and if we have to have any new mandates, they need to be fully funded. 

• Direct certification has provided my school district with more Compensatory Education funding than in recent years. 

In conversation with Commissioner Jett and MDE finance staff I have shared that direct certification is working, it needs to continue if universal meals go through, and not all students who qualify for F/R priced lunch are discovered using this method so any plan for Compensatory funding moving forward needs to account for the 10% or so of students not identified through direct certification. 

• School board renewal of operation levies is a priority.

We have advocated for years for this to happen. Maybe this is the year. In conversation with legislators positive feedback has been received.

• What is Joe Donovan’s Number?

651-615-8165

• Will Commissioner Jett waive the five days only for e-learning due to inclement weather?

He does not have the authority to do so. In order to change the number of days and for what purpose they might be used, new legislation would need to be passed into law, or the governor would need to issue an executive order. Not hearing that either is going to happen at this time.

• The special education cross subsidy has to be addressed and now is the time to fully fund special education and to take care of the EL cross subsidy.

Agreed. I continue to advocate for full funding of both cross subsidies. Please  join me in advocating for that request.

• We need to see an increase of 5% and 5% on the formula and tied to inflation.

Agreed. I continue to advocate for 5% and 5% and future increases tied to inflation. Please join me in advocating for that request.

• We need to find ways to incentivize people to go into education. 

The Governor’s proposal includes funding for student teachers to get paid while fulfilling this requirement for licensure, grants for higher education and more money for Grow Your Own Programs. 

• What is going on with LETRS? 

There is a bill to fund training for educators in the science of reading, which might include LETRS, but could include a different professional development product. 

*Related to this question is Literacy Learning for Leaders a new professional development series offered by the U of M you may want to join, or share with your curriculum leaders and teachers. Many great upcoming modules!

Leadership Matters!

“The most valuable contribution of a teacher might not be found in helping a student excel… but in helping a student work through failure.” - Danny Steele Tweet

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar

February	African American History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, Financial Aid Awareness Month
February 6 - 10	National School Counseling Week
February 7	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
February 7	MASA Master Class: Filling school nursing gaps through telemedicine with Avel eCare | 12 noon - 1 pm | Register
February 8	MASA Master Class: Filling school nursing gaps through telemedicine with Avel eCare | 9 - 10 am | Register
February 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
February 14	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
February 15	MASA/MASE Spring Conference Early Bird Registration Fee Ends!
February 16-23	AASA NCE | San Antonio, TX
February 17	MN State Breakfast at AASA NCE | San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter | 7:30 - 8:30 am | RSVP Here
February 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 4 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
February 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
February 22	School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in 2023 | 8 am - 3:45 pm | Quora Education Center | Registration
February 23	MASA Master Class: Prioritize, Stabilize and Accelerate Success (Part 2) | 10 - 11 am | Registration
February 27 - March 3	Public Schools Week
February 27	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officers Meeting
February 27	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
March	Women's History Month
March 3	Employee Appreciation Day
March 6	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
March 7	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 8	Great Start Cohort #6 | Finance Academy #3 | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 8	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW | 11 am - 4 pm
March 9-10	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW | Registration
March 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
March 20	Save the Date! MASA/MSBA Day at the Capitol | 8 am | Radisson Hotel, formerly the Best Western Capitol Ridge
March 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 5 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
March 23	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 4	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 11	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
April 11	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 6 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
April 11	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
April 13	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 18	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 19	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 25	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 2
April 27	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting
May 9	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
May 16	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 7 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
May 25	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
June 13	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
June 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 1 - 2:30 pm | Virtual
June 20	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 8 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
August 8	Save the date! MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park

The Henton Headlines: January 26, 2023

THE HENTON HEADLINES
January 26, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

Special Education Cross Subsidy Talking Points and Elevator Speech:

Members of MASE and MASA have worked together to create this document that is designed to help you in your conversations about the cross subsidy with legislators and community members. An “elevator speech” is included. Feel free to use and share.

Governor Walz Complete Budget Proposal & School District Runs:

The governor’s full budget proposal was released on January 24. We will let you know when school district runs are available.

Headed to the Capitol?

Three friendly reminders-

1. Continue to advocate for MASA’s top two priorities: 5% per year increase to the basic formula and links future increases to inflation, and full funding of the Special Education cross subsidy. The governor’s proposal is only a starting point!
2. The Senate Office Building, State Office Building and Capitol are all open to the public. 
3. Bring a copy of the MASA platform with you to share with your representatives and a copy of the Special Education Cross Subsidy Talking Points linked in the first headline above for your reference.

“Together We Make a Difference” Culminates in Conference at Park Center HS:

Over 750 students from 75 high schools attended the conference on January 13 at Park Center High School. A shout out to Osseo Area Schools Superintendent Cory McIntyre and his staff who helped ready the facility for the event and staff it throughout the day. The conference was a result of the combined efforts of the MSHSL, MASSP, AMSD, MASA, MSBA, MNIAAA, and the MSHSCA, with the MSHSL taking the lead on the nearly year-long effort to gather student voice on how to eliminate racial incidents at activities. 

The Paula Forbes Group facilitated regional conversations with students prior to the conference and engaged them in activities during their final meeting at Park Center. We look forward to the results of this effort and are grateful to all students, coaches, activities directors, principals, superintendents, and others who supported the initiative.

Fun Fact!

There are roughly 95 superintendents who have three years or fewer experience as a superintendent. That’s a lot of new leaders!

Leadership Matters!

“Real leadership is being the person others will gladly and confidently follow.” - John C. Maxwell

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar

January 2023	National Mentoring Month (#MentoringMonth, #MentorIRL) | Thank You Month
January 31	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 1
February	African American History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, Financial Aid Awareness Month
February 6 - 10	National School Counseling Week
February 7	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
February 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
February 14	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
February 16-23	AASA NCE | San Antonio, TX
February 17	MN State Breakfast at AASA NCE | San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter | 7:30 - 8:30 am | RSVP Here
February 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 4 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
February 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
February 22	School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in 2023 | 8 am - 3:45 pm | Quora Education Center | Registration
February 23	MASA Master Class: Prioritize, Stabilize and Accelerate Success (Part 2) | 10 - 11 am | Registration
February 27 - March 3	Public Schools Week
February 27	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officers Meeting
February 27	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
March	Women's History Month
March 3	Employee Appreciation Day
March 6	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
March 7	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 8	Great Start Cohort #6 | Finance Academy #3 | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 8	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW | 11 am - 4 pm
March 9-10	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
March 20	Save the Date! MASA/MSBA Day at the Capitol | 8 am | Radisson Hotel, formerly the Best Western Capitol Ridge
March 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
March 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 5 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
March 23	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 4	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 11	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
April 11	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 6 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
April 11	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
April 13	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 18	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session
April 19	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 25	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 2
April 27	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting
May 9	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
May 16	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 7 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
May 25	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
June 13	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
June 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 1 - 2:30 pm | Virtual
June 20	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 8 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
August 8	Save the date! MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park

The Henton Headlines: January 19, 2022

THE HENTON HEADLINES
January 19, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

Governor Walz Complete Budget Proposal:

The full budget announcement will be made on January 24. Until then, we have the E-12 budget proposal released on January 17. We anticipate the announcement of other agency budget proposals that will impact our public schools to come yet this week. We will send proposed information impacting school districts as soon as it becomes available. 

Important and Time Sensitive PSEO Requirement for your School District!

The notice below appeared in the January 12 MDE Update for Superintendents and Charter School leaders. There are deadlines and requirements for disseminating PSEO information and posting on your website. As you know there are those who keep lists of school districts who are in noncompliance with these statutory requirements-not a list you want to make!

“Statutory Deadline for Dissemination of Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Information to Families”

“By March 1 of each year, or three weeks prior to the district’s course registration date (whichever is earlier), a district must provide up-to-date information about the PSEO program to all students in grades 8-11 (Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09, subdivision 7). This requirement applies to both districts and charter schools.

Information about the PSEO program, including enrollment requirements and the opportunity to earn postsecondary credit, must be published on the district or school website and in materials that are distributed to parents and students. To provide consistent and helpful guidance about PSEO, updated language is available on the MDE Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) webpage. This language can be used on district and school websites to satisfy this statutory obligation. 

For questions, contact Beth Barsness at 651-582-8336.”

Eden Prairie Colleagues in the News!

Superintendent Josh Swanson and Associate Superintendent Carlondrea Hines were interviewed by staff at “Education Week'' regarding their efforts and that of their staff to recruit and retain school principals of color. Many of their great suggestions can be found here. 

Outstanding work Superintendent Swanson and Associate Superintendent Hines!

PELSB Releases Revised Cut Scores:

On January 18, PELSB sent out communication with revised test scores that may result in passing scores for some who took the test prior to January 9, 2023. 

Leadership Matters!

“The time is always right to do what is right.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces." - Will Rogers 

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Detailed information may be found at
https://www.mnasa.org/whats-new.html and the MASA Calendar

January 2023	National Mentoring Month (#MentoringMonth, #MentorIRL) | Thank You Month
January 31	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 1 | Register for the full cohort
February	African American History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, Financial Aid Awareness Month
February 6 - 10	National School Counseling Week
February 7	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session | Register for the full cohort
February 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
February 14	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
February 16-23	AASA NCE | San Antonio, TX
February 17	MN State Breakfast at AASA NCE | San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter | 7:30 - 8:30 am | RSVP Here
February 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 4 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
February 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session | Register for the full cohort
February 22	School Tax Elections: Planning for Success in 2023 | 8 am - 3:45 pm | Quora Education Center | Registration
February 23	MASA Master Class: Prioritize, Stabilize and Accelerate Success (Part 2) | 10 - 11 am | Registration
February 27 - March 3	Public Schools Week
February 27	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officers Meeting
February 27	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
March	Women's History Month
March 3	Employee Appreciation Day
March 6	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
March 7	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session | Register for the full cohort
March 8	Great Start Cohort #6 | Finance Academy #3 | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 8	MASA Board of Director's Meeting | Minneapolis Marriott NW | 11 am - 4 pm
March 9-10	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW
March 14	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
March 20	Save the Date! MASA/MSBA Day at the Capitol | 8 am | Radisson Hotel, formerly the Best Western Capitol Ridge
March 21	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session | Register for the full cohort
March 21	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 5 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
March 23	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 4	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session | Register for the full cohort
April 11	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
April 11	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 6 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
April 11	MASA Nominations Committee Meeting | Quora Education Center | 12 - 1:30 pm
April 13	MASA Women's Leadership Network | 9 - 10 am | Register
April 13	MASA Foundation Board Meeting | Quora Education Center | 11 am - 1 pm
April 18	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Virtual Session | Register for the full cohort
April 19	MASA Executive Development Committee Meeting | Virtual
April 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
April 25	Leading with Excellence and Equity, Part 2 | Register for the full cohort
April 27	Great Start Cohort #7 | Quora Education Center
May 1	MASA/MSHSL Executive Officer Meeting
May 9	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
May 16	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 7 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
May 25	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 9-10:30 am | Virtual
June 13	BIPOC Affinity Group Meeting | 7:30 - 8:30 am | Virtual
June 20	MASA Instructional Leadership Network | 1 - 2:30 pm | Virtual
June 20	Professional Dialogue with Dr. Brenda Cassellius | Session 8 | 9 - 10 am | Virtual
August 8	Save the date! MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park