Middle Cities Education Association

Friday, September 03, 2010

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Middle Cities Education Association is a consortium of urban school districts which was formed out of a shared commitment to improving educational opportunities for the urban learner. The unique mission and emphasis of Middle Cities is to serve as an advocate for member districts to insure quality educational programs for all urban students.

Events

Title	Event Start	Event End
MCEA Fall Task Force Round-Up	9/15/2010 8:00 AM	9/15/2010 1:00:00 PM
MCEA Fall Superintendents' Meeting	9/22/2010 8:00 AM	9/22/2010 1:00:00 PM
MCEA Mid-Winter Superintendents' Meeting	1/26/2011 8:00 AM	1/26/2011 12:00:00 PM
AASA Annual Conference	2/17/2011 8:00 AM	2/19/2011 12:00:00 PM
MCEA Spring Task Force Round-Up	5/1/2011 7:00 AM	5/31/2011 7:30:00 AM
MCEA Annual Superintendents' Meeting	6/23/2011 8:00 AM	6/23/2011 12:00:00 PM

Files & Resources

Romulus Best Practices PDF

Grand Rapids Best Practices DOC

WWCS Best Practices DOC

MCEA Survey

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Current News

NPR Highlights 'A Principal Left Behind'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010

Joyce Irvine was the principal of H.O. Wheeler Elementary School in Burlington, VT. During her 6 years there, she made a great impact on students, families, and teachers. Her superintendent agrees that her work has been phenomenal, that she's a good principal, and a strong leader. Yet, last July, Joyce was removed from her job so that the Burlington School District could qualify for federal stimulus money.

Paying for Michigan Schools: A new "Michigan Watch" investigative series

Thu, 12 Aug 2010

Lester Graham

Every year we hear about budget crises and teacher layoff notices that are affecting Michigan schools. Michigan Radio's new investigative unit, Michigan Watch, has been reviewing the budgets, questioning lawmakers, pouring over reports and interviewing educators to find out what's happening and whether anything can be done. This series of reports that will look at the problems and examine some of the solutions.

Paying for Michigan Schools: Masking Problems Because of School of Choice

Wed, 11 Aug 2010

Lester Graham

ANN ARBOR, MI (MICHIGAN RADIO) - Michigan legislators hear from educators all the time about money for schools. But legislators, for the most part, are not hearing from parents and other taxpayers.