The Henton Headlines: July 20, 2023

THE HENTON HEADLINES
July 20, 2023
Here’s the scoop for the week

Have you Registered for the MDE/MASA Back to School Conference?

This annual conference features Commissioner Willie Jett and MDE staff who will provide valuable information and updates from the department. In addition, there will be a panel of education organization executive directors and lobbyists who will discuss the most recent legislative session. Governor Walz has been invited to attend and we await response from his office to see if his schedule will allow him to attend. We hope you are able to attend to learn and network with your colleagues! Register for the conference here – registrations fees increase on Tuesday, July 25!

AASA’s Helpful AI Guide:

You may find these tips recently published by AASA helpful as you discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI with your staff, students and stakeholders. 

Nominate a Colleague for Superintendent of the Year!

MASA’s program is open to all active superintendents and being named as Superintendent of the Year is an important responsibility for whomever is selected. The deadline to nominate a colleague is August 4, 2023. Full information at www.mnasa.org/superintendent-of-the-year-nomination. 

Leadership Matters!

“A school isn’t just a building; it is all the people who work and learn together. It is a place for discovery and asking questions. A place for sharing, for helping, and for community.” - John Schu

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

July 24	Fee Increase! MDE Back to School Early Bird Registration Ends
July 26	Session #1: Great Start Cohort | Quora Education Center | Register now!
August 1	Culturally Validating Leadership Development Cohort | Session 1 | Full information!
August 8	MDE Back to School Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park | Registration
August 10	MASA Educator Resilience Cohort | Session 1 | Full information!
August 23	MASA Business Partner Focus Group | 10 - 11 am | Virtual | RSVP Coming Soon!
October 8-10	MASA Fall Conference | DECC, Duluth, MN
December 4	Save the Date! MASA/MASSP/MESPA/MSBA Symposium | Waite Park
February 15-17, 2024	AASA National Conference on Education | Registration and more info!
NEW DATES! March 14-15, 2024	MASA/MASE Spring Conference | Minneapolis Marriott NW, Brooklyn Park
March 18, 2024	Save the Date! MASA/MSBA Day at the Capitol