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MassCUE News: January 2026
New Beginnings, Stronger Partnerships:
MassCUE in 2026
From the Executive Director, Grace Magley
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As we turn the calendar to 2026, I am filled with optimism and gratitude for the MassCUE community. This new year is a fresh beginning grounded in the power of community partnerships and a shared commitment to advancing teaching and learning across Massachusetts.
MassCUE has always been more than an organization; it is a network of passionate educators, leaders, innovators, and partners who believe technology expands opportunities and improves outcomes for all students. In 2026, we are intentionally strengthening those connections across our membership, affiliate organizations, corporate partners, nonprofits, and school districts to ensure MassCUE continues to be relevant, responsive, and impactful.
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Building Our Strategic Future
Early this year, we'll embark on the development of a new strategic plan for MassCUE. This work will be collaborative and forward-looking, focused on how we best serve our community in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. As AI, personalized learning, and new assessment models reshape our work, your voice will be essential in guiding this plan.
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Strengthening Value for Our Community
We are working to improve our benefits - for members and corporate partners - to better meet the needs of our diverse stakeholder community. Whether you are a classroom educator, district or school leader, affiliate partner, or industry collaborator, our goal is to ensure that engagement with MassCUE is meaningful, accessible, and valuable.
MassCUE members are thought leaders in the education space, and we want to elevate your voices.
- How would you like to hear from and learn with one another?
- What new benefits matter most to you?
- What do you want from MassCUE as we move forward together?
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Your Voice Matters
We want to hear from everyone in the MassCUE community—whether you’re a member, thinking about joining, or a partner company or nonprofit.
By taking the MassCUE community survey, you’ll help shape our strategic direction and the programs, benefits, and partnerships we build in 2026 and beyond.
To say thank you, you will have the option to be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
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Thank you for being part of the MassCUE community. Together, through strong partnerships and shared purpose, we are shaping the future of education in Massachusetts.
Warmly,
Grace Magley
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2026 Spring Leadership Conference
Call for Proposals Now Open
MassCUE, in partnership with MSAA, invites you to join us for the Spring Leadership Conference 2026, a one-day event designed for K–12 district and school leaders navigating the evolving world of assessment.
As AI reshapes teaching and learning, and as Massachusetts advances graduation requirements emphasizing portfolios and performance-based assessments, districts are at a pivotal moment to rethink how student learning is measured and demonstrated.
The conference will explore how authentic assessment can drive deeper learning, curiosity, and student ownership through keynotes, panels, and collaborative sessions.
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Details
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Location: Hogan Center, College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA
Time: 8 AM–3 PM
Registration opens Jan. 15, 2026.
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Call for Proposals
We are now accepting presentation proposals for the Spring Leadership Conference. We’re seeking interactive, workshop-style sessions aligned to one or more of the following strands:
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Assessment in Action: Rethinking Classroom Learning
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Strategic Data: Using AI to Inform Instruction
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Evidence & Innovation: Research-Driven Assessment
Proposal deadline: January 31, 2026
| | Designing for Learner Variability FREE Webinar | | |
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Join MassCUE President Tracy Sockalosky and Karen Janowski, President and Owner of EdTech Solutions, Inc., for a free webinar, Designing for Learner Variability, on Monday, Jan. 26 at 7 PM.
This session will explore inclusive strategies for meeting diverse learner needs and moving beyond basic access to deeper student engagement.
Participants will gain practical tips for using accessibility tools, feedback options, and AI-powered supports to efficiently personalize learning and create more inclusive classrooms.
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January Featured Educator: Kimberly Rivard
MassCUE is proud to recognize Kimberly Rivard, English Teacher at Dartmouth High School, as our January 2026 Featured Educator.
With a strong belief that reading and writing open doors for every learner, Kim designs engaging, technology-enhanced experiences that elevate student voice, creativity, and critical thinking. Through authentic projects and thoughtful collaboration, she prepares students to communicate with confidence—skills that extend far beyond the English classroom.
We’re thrilled to celebrate Kim and her inspiring work with students.
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