Local agents help connect Michigan schools to grants of up to $2,500 for food-focused and hunger-relief initiatives through MEMSPA partner, Farm Bureau's Agents for Change program. Learn more: memspa.org/news/local-agents-connect-schools-to-food-focused-grants
Join Lexia today at 1 pm for Science of Reading: Strategies That Work, a free virtual session on research-aligned literacy strategies, expert insights, and leadership moves that build momentum. Register today: shorturl.at/tbkZU
🌟 Nominations are NOW OPEN for MEMSPA’s 2026 Principal of the Year!
Do you know a Michigan principal who goes above and beyond for their students, staff, and community? Nominate an outstanding principal today!
🔗 Learn more and submit a nomination: memspa.org/memspas-principal-of-the-year
SLI is designed with you in mind. With four focused learning strands—Elementary, Middle Level, General Leadership, and Rural Schools—you can select sessions that match your goals and the needs of your school community.
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The home stretch of the school year is here — and we know educators everywhere are giving it their all. Take a moment today to pause, breathe, and refill your mug.
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At SLI, your learning experience is anything but one-size-fits-all. Choose from four professional learning strands—Elementary, Middle Level, General Leadership, and Rural Schools—to build a schedule that fits your role and priorities.
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⏰ Reminder: MEMSPA 2026 Call for Proposals closes April 15!
Have a strategy, story, or success worth sharing? Step into the spotlight at this year’s Annual Conference (Dec. 2–4, Traverse City) and inspire fellow principals across Michigan.
Submit your proposal today: shorturl.at/SsjHK
Character education isn’t extra—it’s essential.
See how Michigan schools are building strong cultures through daily routines, relationships, and shared language with MEMSPA partner, The Positivity Project:
Michigan principals: reading goals, M-STEP, and funding deadlines are here.
See how one school exceeded growth targets with support from MEMSPA partner, Varsity Tutors 📈
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At SLI, you’re not locked into a one-size-fits-all schedule. With four professional learning strands, you can choose sessions that align with your role, your goals, and what matters most in your building.
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Happy National Assistant Principals Week! Join us in celebrating MEMSPA’s 2025 Outstanding Assistant Principal, Stacey Douglas, Assistant Principal at Meridian Elementary, and all the incredible assistant principals making a difference every day. #APWeek #LeadWithUs
Big congratulations to Michele McKendry, our latest MEMSPA Mug winner! Michele has been a Top Fan for the past 20 months—wow! We truly appreciate her continued support and engagement.
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What if the biggest literacy risk in charter schools isn’t curriculum, but consistency and engagement? Explore how MEMSPA partner Shoelace Learning is helping schools drive visible reading growth in one term. Read more on the MEMSPA blog.
Today, Jessa celebrated 6 months as MEMSPA’s Office & Communications Specialist with a little cake and a lot of whimsy, because sometimes team morale looks like a DoorDashed cake in the middle of a busy work week. She’s grateful to be part of this small but mighty team!
Change is coming for Michigan schools. In this article, MEMSPA partner LEGO Education shares how elementary and middle school principals can build students’ CS and AI literacy now to support success in high school and beyond. Read more on the MEMSPA blog!
We’re excited to announce the professional learning strands for this year’s Summer Leadership Institute: Elementary, General Leadership, Middle Level and Rural Stay tuned for posts highlighting sessions for each strand!
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Summer Leadership Institute is coming to Muskegon! We are sharing some things to do in Muskegon.
Muskegon has miles of sandy Lake Michigan shoreline to choose from—Pere Marquette’s urban beach buzz, PJ Hoffmaster’s dune-backed serenity, and lesser-known gems like Memorial Park Beach.
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Tune in 🎧 MEMSPA member, author, and frequent presenter is featured on The Main Idea with Jenn David-Lang, sharing insights from her book Lead with Instructional Rounds. A great listen for leaders focused on strengthening instructional practice.
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With keynotes like these, this is a Summer Leadership Institute you won’t want to miss 👀
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Summer Leadership Institute is coming to Muskegon! We are sharing some things to do in Muskegon.
Hit the Muskegon Museum of Art, Lakeshore Museum’s hands-on science exhibits, or USS LST 393 WWII ship museum. Catch a performance of the West Michigan Symphony or visit the Frauenthal Center.
Summer learning plays a key role in Michigan’s literacy strategy—helping students stay on track and build momentum year-round. 📚 Read more from MEMSPA partner, Scholastic.
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Summer Leadership Institute is coming to Muskegon! We are sharing some things to do in Muskegon.
Hop the high-speed ferry across Lake Michigan (2.5 hours) to visit Milwaukee’s breweries, museums, and lakefront or check out German Fest and the Brady Street Festival.
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Congratulations to Becky Biedermann for taking home this week’s Mug Monday prize! ☕ We appreciate your continued engagement with MEMSPA—both online and off.
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