Fall is just around the corner and back-to-school season is here for Michigan districts. In this episode, we talk to public education leaders from two districts to share what their districts are doing this fall, what they've learned, what is going well and other details that might be helpful to fellow districts in these unusual times. 

Transition at any time comes with nuances. Add a global pandemic along with the need to conduct most business and correspondence virtually and you get a sense of the additional hurdles Tina Kerr, Ph.D. has been managing in the transition to her new role as Executive Director of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators. While she is no stranger to MASA or the public education world, we sit down and discuss her background, what challenges lie ahead for public education and much more.

Amidst the pandemic, heightened incidents of inequities and systemic racism across the country have started a conversation that seems less of a moment and more of a permanent movement. How can schools ensure they're moving equity forward within their district so all students have the ability to succeed? We sit down with two public education leaders from Lakeview School District which has been doing work in this space for nearly a decade. 

MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba is no stranger to interviewing guests of MI SoundBoard. But what happens when the script is flipped and he's put in the hot seat? What about when the one doing the interviewing is none other than his daughter? Tune in to this special episode to hear what happens when we did just that.

It's no question the upcoming school year, even more than others, is going to be critical for public education. In this episode, we talk about MASB's Get On Board MI campaign which focuses on recruiting civic-minded and student-focused individuals to run for school board seats in Michigan. You'll hear about tips, resources and much more on how to #GetOnBoardMI. 

Over the past few months, we've talked to policymakers and education leaders from across the state since COVID-19 struck. But how have students coped with the historic pandemic and its impact on their education? In this special episode we talk with five Michigan high school students about exactly that.

In this episode, leaders from Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators, Michigan School Business Officials and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals join host Don Wotruba once again to discuss current hot topics in public education. 

SET SEG Executive Director Tim Averill joins us for this episode to discuss what they're doing for schools in Michigan. He and MASB Executive Director Don Wotruba, CAE look at the benefits of being a SET SEG school district, as well as the history of the organization as it strives to meet the needs of school districts across the state.

Debbie Stabenow was the first woman from Michigan elected to the U.S. Senate in 2000. Sen. Stabenow joins us for this special edition episode to discuss what's happening in D.C. in response to the coronavirus, what we can expect in Michigan and across the country, and much more.

What is it like to lead when a national pandemic strikes? What is it like to prepare to lead during a national pandemic? The current President and President-Elect of MASB join us to discuss this as well some of the initiatives they're overseeing and will continue to prioritize for school board members across the state.