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The MassCUE Board of Directors has been diligently working since late January, fully committed to our core mission: "To create, share, and support visions of technology and learning that enhance the educational environment."
We understand the challenges we've faced together, and we're dedicated to rebuilding trust, enhancing communication, and revitalizing MassCUE's community presence. Stay tuned through our monthly newsletters, designed to keep you informed about all exciting developments.
Our April newsletter highlights our upcoming Annual General Meeting, Spring Election, spring/summer professional development opportunities, and the Fall Conference submittal process just launched on April 1, 2025.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
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MassCUE is pleased to introduce our new Board of Directors, a group of experienced educators and leaders committed to advancing technology in education.
The board includes Officers Leo Brehm, Jared Perrine, Jacqueline Collins, and Ellen Driscoll. Board Members include Dr. Susan Bisson, Drew O'Connors, John O'Sullivan, Tracy Sockalosky, and Melissa Zeitz.
These members bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise from various roles within the educational field, including classroom teaching, instructional technology, and administrative positions. Their diverse backgrounds and shared passion for educational technology will guide MassCUE in its mission to support and empower educators across Massachusetts. To learn more about our Board, please visit our website.
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Reminder for MassCUE Members:
You're Invited to the Annual General Meeting
April 16, 2025, 5:00-6:30pm
Optum Club, Gillette Stadium
MassCUE members are invited to join us on Wednesday, April 16th for the MassCUE Annual General Meeting. This event will be your opportunity to meet our interim leadership team, hear about MassCUE’s plans moving forward and network with other members.
We will discuss special elections in May, recommended bylaw changes, and the overall financial health of the organization. Light appetizers will be served, and we will have options for those celebrating Passover.
This FREE event is for current members only. If your membership has expired, you must renew your membership before you complete your registration. If you are not a MassCUE member, please join before registering.
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MassCUE’s annual Board Elections are coming up. We are looking for passionate members to step into leadership roles.
Nominations will be open from April 18, 2025 through May 9, 2025. Voting will take place from May 20, 2025 through May 27, 2025.
More information is coming soon!
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MassCUE is in the process of updating its bylaws to better reflect our current mission and operations.
We invite all members to review the proposed changes ahead of the vote at our General Meeting on April 16th. Read the proposed bylaws and come prepared to share your voice.
Read the MassCUE Bylaws
| | | MARK YOUR OCTOBER CALENDAR! | | |
The MassCUE Fall Conference will take place at Gillette Stadium, October 15-16, 2025. Save the date and watch our website for more information on New England's premier educational technology conference.
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Attention Educators
Be a Presenter at our MassCUE Fall Conference
October 15 and 16, 2025
The MassCUE Annual Fall Conference RFPs are open, providing multiple opportunities for educators and students to present at the conference, connecting to this year’s theme: Forward.
Educators are encouraged to present in a variety of ways that includes:
- Traditional Workshops
- Educator Panels
- Interactive Educator Playgrounds
- 1:1 Thought Partner Connections
- Special Area for Student Poster Sessions and Panels
MassCUE would love for you to share the great work you do!
Session Proposal Deadline is May 27, 2025.
Response from the Selection Committee is June 13, 2025.
Visit the Presenters Section of our website for the RFP Submission Guide with a link to submit your presentation.
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| | | MASSACHUSETTS K-12 AI TASK FORCE | | |
DESE's Office of EdTech and Digital Literacy and Computer Science (DLCS) team partnered with ISTE+ASCD to convene a K–12 AI Task Force focused on developing recommendations to support school communities in their use of AI.
This Task Force concluded their initial phase of work in the Fall of 2024. The DESE has launched their webpage.
Thank you to MassCUE advocates Dr. Rayna Freedman and Chris Parker for being a part of the Task Force and this valuable work. Learn more about the Task Force Recommendations in the Integrating AI Report.
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MassCUE is pleased to announce that we have become a partner of ISTE+ASCD. This partnership has professional development opportunities for the MassCUE Community. We have just completed our Book Study with Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.
We encourage you to join ISTE+ASCD by going to this link. Be sure to put in the Membership Promo Code: Masscue25 when registering to show that you are part of the MassCUE Community.
AI Innovator Challenge for High School Students
Application Deadline: April 18, 2025
As part of our partnership, ISTE+ASCD have kicked off its second AI Innovator Challenge for April. ISTE+ASCD, with support from Intel and Lenovo, are looking for talented students who are AI designers and creators solving real world problems using generative AI tools. Student finalists will be invited to ISTELive25 in San Antonio, Texas to show their solutions. Educators who teach at the high school level are welcome to share this information with students.
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Professional Development Offerings
MassCUE is working with ISTE+ASCD to offer two online courses for educators for best practices on using AI in the classroom. These two courses will be available starting in late April.
For summer, MassCUE will partner again with the New England States of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine to offer another book study (book to be announced).
| | Tech & Learning is hosting a Leadership Summit, taking place at The Connors Center, on May 2, 2025, and district administrators are invited to apply to attend for no charge. This is an intimate, invitation-only event for district leaders that includes interactive workshops and panel discussions designed to support school planning. Register here and attendees will receive a complimentary two night hotel stay. Tech & Learning will also be hosting the "Innovative Leader" Awards as part of the Summit. All finalists will be invited to the Summit and the winners will be announced at the event. Nominate yourself or a colleague here. | | |
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