News Release➡️@GovParsonMo appointed two new members to the State Board of Education, Tawni Hunt Ferrarini, Ph.D., and Thomas G. Prater, M.D. They are now subject to confirmation by the Missouri Senate in the coming weeks. More: dese.mo.gov/governor-parso…

School leaders from the Southwest Region gathered to talk shop & connect! Quality collaborations come from leaders willing to learn!
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Join @Jenni_donohoo, Ann Mausbach, and me for the Collective Impact Summit! July 24th and 25th in Kansas City! Go to the ILC website (linked here), scroll down, click and register. Come alone! Come with a partner! Come with a team! buff.ly/3vV7ltC @MAESP #edchat #satchat

Listen! I can hardly contain my excitement around working with MAESP to support women in leadership! Those who join us… get ready to celebrate YOU, celebrate the greatness YOU bring, and celebrate YOU being in leadership! We will have fun, connect, and dive into how…

Voucher bros like to say tax credit voucher programs don't hurt public shools financially since they are funded through tax $. This brief demonstrates how wrong that argument is-- vouchers have a negative $ impact on public schools regardless of $ source: mobudget.org/school-voucher…

Another planning session underway for the Women in Leadership Retreat, & we are ecstatic that LaVonna will be one of our keynote speakers! Register at maesp.com/Women-in-Leade… for this incredible June 24-25 event!
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Update on Advisories Impacting Children’s Mental Health at the Missouri DESE BOE. Challenges include:
*kids spending less time in face-to-face interactions
*increased loneliness & isolation

There are recommendations that can help. Find the presentation at dese.mo.gov/media/pdf/upda…

At the Missouri DESE April BOE mtg. Find the full agenda at dese.mo.gov/april-9-2024-m…

The negative impact of SB727 #moleg

Get out & support your local public schools on Election Day by voting in your school board elections. The values of your community will become evident by the outcome…
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Happy National Assistant Principals Week! We honor & recognize the value of Asst Principals in our schools! Tag an AP and give them a well-deserved shoutout here!
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Annette was an incredible educator and principal who continued to influence principals after her retirement! She was a constant presence for leaders regardless of where they were in their journey. We will miss her 💔, but her legacy will continue 💕♾️!

“Bringing the joy back to school is critical for the self-efficacy and morale of school leaders—and for retention.” Salome Thomas-EL, Ed.D shares actionable, joy-spreading strategies for school leaders:

ascd.org/el/articles/th…

Women Empowered registration featuring Beth Whitaker, PhD & LaVonna is open! Join your sister colleagues at the MAESP Women in Leadership Retreat June 24-25 in Kansas City. Register at maesp.com/Women-in-Leade…
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Here we go! Excited to talk to our elected officials in Missouri about the educator pipeline, mental health and school funding! #principalsadvocate #weleadmo

.MAESP on the Hill today to discuss educator pipeline, mental health & wellness, and K-12 budget priorities!
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Conditions for leading matter! Secretary Miguel Cardona endorsing that more resources being allocated land in the hands of building leaders to move the work forward!
National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals
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We recognize the youth mental health crisis. Leaders may find valuable resources shared at the National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals 2024 National School Leaders Advocacy Conference.
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Episode 275 of 'the school district' podcast is with Elementary Principal, Ryan Souza, Ed.D. and it's a MUST listen conversation.

Ryan is the real deal school leader, you're going to enjoy this one!

Apple - tinyurl.com/theschooldistr…
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Since 1992, the first Wednesday of March is celebrated as Missouri School Principals Day!
We invite all to recognize the importance of quality leadership at the building level and raise the praise of school principals!
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