Hopefully this video will get you thinking about what we can do to truly transform our education system - not simply improve on what we already have.

The Jan. 11 issue of Headlines includes a Worth Repeating by MSU Economics Professor Charles Ballard on the subject of a graduated income tax. By nature, taxes tend to be a topic that people have strong feelings about.

Thirteen school districts across the state learned yesterday that they will be demonstration districts for Project Reimagine.

Pamela Swert, superintendent at Clarenceville School District, wonders what can be done to continue the encouragement to create an equitable funding mechanism for schools?

If the news out of Lansing this week has taught us anything, it's that we can't wait around for the funding to appear from the state. We need to move forward with creating school systems that prepare our students to compete in a 21st century global economy.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Mike Flanagan addressed attendees this morning, the morning after Gov. Granholm issued a proration letter that will leave schools with $127 less per pupil. Superintendent Flanagan reminded attendees that as fiduciaries of our local school districts, they have the responsibility to let our state leaders know if these cuts aren't something we can sustain.

Well the first day of the 2009 Fall Conference has drawn to a close, and I must say it was a most productive day. Conference attendees drew on experts in school law to bring them up to date on the latest legal issues, including how to prepare for the precarious financial situation that many districts find themselves in given the latest state budget news.

On Thursday, Oct. 23 at 3 p.m., Education Week is hosting a live chat entitled Are School Boards Obsolete? The chat will feature NSBA Executive Director Anne Bryant and Carey Harris, executive director, A+ Schools: Pittsburgh’s Community Alliance for Public Education and founder of the Board Watch program.

Welcome to MASB's new blog! We're excited to unveil this new outlet for education-related information. MASB staff and blogging members will provide commentary on a variety of topics, including MASB's upcoming Annual Fall Conference.