MI SoundBoard

Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB)
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MI SoundBoard

An ongoing conversation on the current state of public education in Michigan and nationwide. Listen along as MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE invites prominent education voices from across the nation to speak about what’s happening and the possible impact on students.

  1. JAN 8

    A New Year for Superintendents

    Kick off the new year with insight and inspiration! In our regular State of the Superintendency episode, we explore the latest trends shaping Michigan’s school superintendent landscape. Join us as we sit down with Greg Sieszputowski, M.Ed., Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search Services, and Jay Bennett, M.Ed., Assistant Director of Executive Search Services. Together, we’ll discuss how school boards can foster a productive, collaborative environment with both new and experienced superintendents—setting the stage for a successful year ahead!

    39 min

  2. 12/11/2024

    Supercharged Leadership: Michigan's Superintendent of the Year

    Our annual conversation with the Superintendent of the Year is back, and it's one you won’t want to miss! Join us as Bangor Township Schools Superintendent Matthew Schmidt shares the creative ways he’s helping students reach their potential and creating a productive school culture.

    40 min

  3. 11/22/2024

    Taking the Next Steps

    The elections are over, and you have a few new faces at the board table. What now? Our guest on this episode of MISoundBoard is none other than MASB’s own Brad Banasik to answer common questions you may have.

    37 min

  4. 11/08/2024

    The Bottom Line is Students

    In this episode, we talk with Steve Colón, CEO of Bottom Line, a national organization that helps students from under-resourced communities succeed in college. Steve explains Bottom Line’s mission and shares how they support students in reaching their goals.

    37 min

  5. 10/25/2024

    Excellence in Assistance

    Since 2005, the SET SEG Foundation has been making a positive impact on Michigan students through a variety of charitable initiatives and grants. As a proud partner of the Foundation, we’re excited to welcome their Executive Director, Molly Mellema, to this episode of MI SoundBoard. Molly shares about the foundation’s current programs and talks to Don about securing funding and resources to support students across the state.  setseg.org/foundation

    32 min

  6. 10/11/2024

    The Importance of Succession Planning

    In addition to the shortage of teachers, districts are also experiencing a lack of applicants for business official positions. Bob Dwan, Executive Director of the Michigan School Business Officials, joins Don to discuss how current district employees can take proactive steps in succession planning.

    42 min

  7. 09/27/2024

    Being Schooled by AI

    AI has become a central topic in conversations about not just public education but all aspects of our lives, and it’s a discussion that’s here to stay. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Aaron Baughman, Northville Public Schools' Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services, who has been integrating new AI tools into the district’s classrooms. Tune in to explore the exciting possibilities—and important precautions—surrounding this transformative technology.

    45 min

  8. 09/13/2024

    Board Elections 101

    With school board elections just around the corner, what should you be paying attention to? MASB’s Legal Counsel and Director of Labor Relations/Policy Brad Banasik, J.D. returns for this episode of MI SoundBoard to answer some of the most pressing questions he's been fielding and offer crucial insights to navigate this important period.

    31 min
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4.9
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15 Ratings

About

An ongoing conversation on the current state of public education in Michigan and nationwide. Listen along as MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE invites prominent education voices from across the nation to speak about what’s happening and the possible impact on students.

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  • Creator
    Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB)
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © MASB 2024
  • Show Website
    MI SoundBoard

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