Navigating complexity: Engaging internal and external stakeholders in your budget process
The narrative arc surrounding public education funding in Minnesota has never been more complicated. Phrases like historic investment, record inflation, workforce shortages, declining enrollment,...
How Are The Children?
Welcome to the 2023-24 school year and what I hope has been a strong and smooth opening for you and your school communities.
I am...
Significant Change Can Lead To Significant Opportunities
Our recently completed legislative session has been described using many adjectives: sweeping, historic, and transformational — just to name a few. Regardless of the term...
Be a beacon of what is right in public service
"As soon as public service ceases to be the chief business of the citizens, and they would rather serve with their money than with...
MASA members play a crucial role in cultivating democracy
Minnesota superintendents have a history of demonstrating class, perseverance, and grace under pressure. Much is required of our superintendents and central office administrators. We...