THE HENTON HEADLINES
February 1, 2024

A Session on the READ Act Approved Curricula for MASA Members Only!

After hearing many questions about the approved curricula selected by MDE and CAREI, along with the process for selecting those approved and the reconsideration process for those not approved, I reached out to CAREI’s Director, Kim Gibbons, and Assistant Commissioner Bobbie Burnham requesting a one-hour virtual session on Monday, February 5, at 10:00 am, for MASA members only. Please register here for the session.

If you picked up a Copy of Sally Helgesen’s book “Rising Together” at the Fall Conference Reception this Virtual Session is for You!

We are pleased to announce a free one-hour virtual session with author Sally Helgesen on Tuesday, February 6 from 10-11:00 am. The session is open to all members, even if you did not have a chance to read or pick up a copy of her book. Please register here. You can share the full information with colleagues here: www.mnasa.org/edtalks-rising-together. 

Thanks to our business partners listed below, who sponsored the free giveaway of Sally’s book and helped make this virtual session possible! 

Center of Effective School Operations | Cuningham | Edmentum

Hallberg Engineering | InGensa, Inc. | Kraus-Anderson | PartnerED Consultants, LLC

Revised Model Contract for Superintendents Available the Week of February 5

Look for the updated model contract in your inbox next week. After conversations with MSBA and the attorney who represents MASA, we have come to an agreement on changes to the current model contract. While some of your school boards do not use the model contract, many do. We hope you find the changes beneficial. 

Sun Makes Appearance in Most of Minnesota!

For some of us, seeing the sun this week might have been the best headline! May your world be sunny and bright!

Leadership Matters!

“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which have never happened.” - Mark Twain