May is a hard month. We are exhausted and emotional and running on fumes. At your end of the year data meeting, focus on these four tasks: 1. Celebrate your data. 🥳 2. Let teachers share which practice made the biggest instructional impact in their classroom this year. 3. Let

💙🛳️🎣 Boat days with my boys. tiktok.com/t/ZTLWjjMVJ/

Leaders don't have to remember what it was like to be a teacher if they spend enough time in the classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, bus line, and more. Compassion is about being present and engaged where it matters most.

Teachers and administrators who innovate and try new approaches deserve acknowledgment and support. When there is no show of support, it dampens morale and stifles creativity. Let's champion a culture where every effort is seen and celebrated, for it is through recognition and

The butterfly effect

Dear Legislators Rep. John Moolenaar Sen. Debbie Stabenow Senator Gary Peters, reducing #TitleI and eliminating #TitleIIA funding would have a negative impact on Michigan schools! We need this funding to support our neediest students and help grow our profession! Fully fund these critical programs!

As school begins this fall, remember there is no work-life balance there's just life. And while you may be replaced relatively quickly at school, you're irreplaceable at home. Take time for yourself, friends. and family next school year.

Meetings without a purpose are pointless.

Congrats Lance Delbridge, Principal of Mason Public Schools HS, on your retirement! Thank you for your dedication to MI public education over the years. We wish you a happy and relaxing next chapter. Know of a another administrator retiring? Fill out our form: rb.gy/pt1l9b

Catch up on the first three episodes of the MEMSPA's podcast reboot on your drive to Detroit for MEMSPA's SLI. Epi1: Angie V Epi2: Rico Epi3: Willie Burrel II podbean.com/pu/pbblog-xgu9…

Full room at #MEMSPASLI24 to learn about balancing feedback & kindness w these *AMAZING* lead learners! 🤩Angie V Mike Hart Meghan Utech #bettertogether

So great hearing the passion and structures that Angie V has in her building for ALL KIDS!! “Let’s get school ready for our kids. All of our kids!” #MEMSPASLI24

#feedbacksnaps Mike Hart

Wow, we had some amazing learners with us today at #MEMSPASLI24! Thank you all for participating with us, we’re better together! Great work Meghan and Angie V!

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Principals, Thank you for your hard work and dedication, both over the summer and as you kick off the new year. Your commitment to your staff, students and school is inspiring.and sets the stage for an amazing year!

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