📢 It’s official! Dr. Mark Penny begins his tenure as MASA’s Executive Director today. A seasoned leader & former superintendent, Dr. Penny is known for his boots-on-the-ground approach & passion for public schools. Welcome aboard! masaleads.org/article/2293716

🚨Our new website is LIVE! 🚨 🔗 masaleads.org New look. New tools. Built for our members. #MASA #EdLeaders #SchoolLeadership

🎉 Congrats to all the school leaders who retired this year—thank you for your service! MASA also welcomes 61 new superintendents as they begin their journey. Here's to a great 2025–26 school year ahead! 💼📚 #MASAleads #MOeducation #LeadershipMatters

Our office will be closed July 3rd & 4th in observance of the holiday. We will return on Monday, July 7. We wish you a safe and joyful Fourth of July!

🎉 We’re now on LinkedIn! Follow us for updates on school leadership, member news, policy, and professional learning. Let’s connect and elevate Missouri education! linkedin.com/company/masale… #MASALeads #SchoolLeadership #MissouriEducation #LinkedInLaunch

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Missouri Superintendent of the Year! Nominate a leader who makes a difference. Nominees must submit their applications to AASA by September 11. 🔗 Learn more: aasa.org #MASALeads #2026SOY #MissouriEducation #AASA

MASA is in D.C. for the AASA National Advocacy Conference! Dr. Kenny Rodrequez, Grandview C-4, Missouri’s AASA Governing Board rep, is speaking in a panel on "Reporting the Story of Public Education." We’re proud to see Missouri leaders shaping the national conversation!

We’re proud of Dr. Jamie Burkhart, MASA’s Director of Women in Leadership, who presented today at the AASA Women’s Leadership Consortium! She shared science-backed ways to reduce stress and boost productivity in leadership. 💡 #MASALeads #WomenInLeadership #AASA #EdLeadership

News Release➡️@GovernorKehoe signed Senate Bill 68 today, giving additional tools to local education agencies across the state. This wide-ranging education legislation addresses multiple aspects of elementary and secondary education. More: dese.mo.gov/governor-signs…

Day 2 on Capitol Hill! Our MASA delegation met with Sen. Schmitt, Rep. Cleaver’s LA Brock Boze, Rep. Onder, & more. We’re proud to elevate Missouri voices in D.C.—and yes, we met Congressman Onder’s dog, Bear! 🐾🇺🇸 #MASAleads #AASAAdv25 #EducationAdvocacy

.@MoCommissionerinvites all of Mo’s school administrators to join her and DESE team members at the 64th Annual Cooperative Conference for School Administrators at the Lake of the Ozarks, July 27-29. #WhatWeDoMatters Watch: vimeo.com/1098525580/3cb… Register: na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php…

Missouri School Leaders Unite in D.C. for 2025 AASA Legislative Conference masaleads.org/o/masa/article…

🚨 Don't forget to renew your MASA membership by July 31! ✅ Stay connected ✅ Retain access to critical member benefits ✅ Keep your voice strong at the state and national levels Visit: masaleads.org/page/member-be… #MASALeads #SchoolLeadership #MissouriEducation

MASA’s Dr. Jamie Burkart joined K-12 leaders in Chicago this week at the Studer Education #DestinationHighPerformance Conference—connecting with Dr. Janet Pilcher, learning from peers like Dr. Travis Bracht, & representing Women in Leadership! 💼📚 #MASALeads #K12Leadership

MASA Applauds Release of FY25 Federal Education Funds: A Victory for Advocacy and Missouri Students masaleads.org/o/masa/article…

“We stay positive. We keep believing. We never give up.” 💥 Jon Gordon brought 🔥 to the Missouri DESE Cooperative Conf: “What you do matters. It’s the most important job in the world—I believe it is school leadership.” #LeadPositive #MASALeads #MoED25 #WhatYouDoMatters

✨ Day 2 in the books—and what a day it was! We celebrated 6 Pioneers in Education, welcomed 62 new superintendents & heard remarks from Governor Mike Kehoe. Thanks to Mary Ivey Method Learning for supporting MASA’s Exec Committee! #MASALeads #MoED25 #StrongerTogether

We closed the 64th Annual DESE Cooperative Conference with inspiration from Dr. David Schmitz, updates from Dr. Kyle Kruse, and closing remarks from Commissioner Eslinger! Remember “What we do matters.” 💼📚 #MASALeads #MoED25 #StrongerTogether

We wrapped up our first School Finance Workshop of the year with 120+ school leaders! Thanks to Jim Cummins & Jason Hoffman for walking through tax rate filing and key updates. Thank you sponsors: American Fidelity, Coryell Roofing, Stifel, & Trane Commercial HVAC #MASALeads

News Release➡️U.S. Department of Education chose DESE to pilot an innovative statewide assessment program focused on improving existing assessments in English language arts and mathematics, beginning in the 2025-26 school year. More: dese.mo.gov/missouri-chose…