October 23, 2025

Please Complete this MSBA Annual Survey-the Data Collected Informs all Ed. Orgs. in Lobbying Efforts

Link for School Board Members

Access Fall Survey | Review survey questions before compiling data

Link for District Staff

Access Fall Survey | Review survey questions before compiling data

MN Dual Enrollment Survey Results!

The P-20 Partnership was founded by legislation in 2009. A number of education agencies and others concerned with P-20 education meet regularly in an effort to improve education in MN.

The P-20 Partnership recently launched a dual enrollment survey that each of you had the opportunity to participate in. Here is the report. I recommend scrolling to the tables to review the results and to note the differences and similarities of opinion between post secondary and K-12.

I will keep you apprised of any next steps and action taken around this data.

AASA Communication Templates Regarding Government Shutdown

In recent days, I’ve received several questions about effective ways to communicate with families and staff regarding the shutdown. Earlier this month, AASA shared a link with members that include templates you may find useful and can adapt for your own messages to staff and families. These templates can help ensure that communication is clear, consistent, and timely during this period.

MASA’s Triple E Committee Wants Your Input!

Our colleagues who serve on this committee, which stands for Equity and Excellence in Education, would like to know what support or professional development would most empower you to lead for equity and ensure every student in your district can fully access meaningful opportunities to learn and grow.

Please take a moment to complete this brief survey. Your input will help guide the volunteers serving on this committee as they work to advance MASA’s mission and the shared 'why' that unites us all.

Leadership Matters!

“Be strong enough to know when to stand alone, smart enough to know when you need help, and brave enough to ask for it.” - Robert Tew