2006-2007 (Volume 36)

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September 2006 issue (vol. 36, no. 1)
"In our rush to test everything that moves, and compare and put a number or percentage on every student, we've lost sight of the whole child."

Russell J. Quaglia, PhD

October 2006 issue (vol. 36, no. 2)
"Self-discipline is twice as strong a predictor of school success as intelligence. Unless we rebuild this crucial trait in our children, they will be ill-equipped to compete in the global marketplace."

David Walsh, PhD

December 2006 issue (vol. 36, no. 3)
"Content without context is a waste of time and resources...The most effective student assessments are used not merely to evaluate student work, but to improve student learning."

Douglas B. Reeves, PhD

March 2007 issue (vol. 36, no. 4)
"Research results prove what school communities know from experience -- successful schools depend on dedicated instructional leaders."

Vincent Ferrandino, PhD

May 2007 issue (vol. 36, no. 5)
"As educators we are advocates. As elementary and middle-level principals, you advocate to best support the educational needs of the students in your communities, and as your association, MESPA advocates to best support you in your work."

P. Fred Storti
MESPA Executive Director

Mission: The Minnesota Elementary School Principals' Association is dedicated to promoting and improving education for children and youth, strengthening the role as educational leader for elementary and middle level principals, and collaborating with partners in education to assist in achieving these goals.

Leading schools toward excellence through the MESPA vision to be the premiere resource for preparing today's principals for tomorrow and a strong leading voice for public education.

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