A Conversation with Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan’s 44th State Superintendent

This episode, recorded at the 2025 MASA Fall Conference, features a reflective conversation with Dr. Michael Rice, Michigan’s 44th State Superintendent of Public Instruction, as he nears retirement after a decades-long career in education. We discuss his journey from classroom teacher to state leader, the progress made under Michigan’s Strategic Education Plan, and the priorities he hopes will carry forward for students and schools.