MassCUE News: April 2026
What's Blooming at MassCUE This April
| | We are moving full steam ahead with the MassCUE Fall Conference, October 14–15, 2026 at Gillette Stadium! This year's theme, Forward and Beyond, challenges all of us to embrace innovation, push past limitations, and reimagine what education can become for every learner. | | |
We're thrilled to announce our two keynote speakers: Dr. Kip Glazer, an award-winning school leader and nationally recognized expert in GenAI, and author of Ready to Lead with AI: A Practical Guide for School Leaders, and Matt Miller, author of Ditch That Textbook and a passionate advocate for creative, tech-infused teaching that puts students at the center of learning.
We're also honored to share that this year's conference logo was brought to life by New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds — beloved creator of The Dot, The Word Collector, and Say Something. Thank you, Peter, for sharing your extraordinary creative talents with our community!
It's going to be an incredible two days — stay tuned for more exciting announcements!
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Share Your Voice: Call for Proposals is Now Open
Have an idea, strategy, or story that could inspire fellow educators? We want to hear from you. Submit a proposal for the MassCUE Fall Conference! Session formats include workshops, educator panels, interactive playgrounds, 1:1 thought partner connections, and student-led sessions.
Deadline: May 22, 2026 — no extensions.
Submit your Proposal Today!
Exhibitor Booth Sales Open April 15
The MassCUE Fall Conference is the premier edtech event in the region — drawing innovators, decision-makers, and passionate educators from across Massachusetts and beyond. It's the ideal stage to demonstrate your latest offerings, build meaningful relationships, and expand your reach in the K–12 and higher education market. Booth space fills fast, so don't wait!
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| | Board of Directors Election: Meet the Candidates! | | |
Four talented candidates are running for three elected Director positions: Andrew Marcinek, Drew O'Connors, John O'Sullivan, and Adam Steiner. Visit the MassCUE website to read their full candidate statements and learn about the experience and vision each brings to the table. Voting opens April 20 and closes April 30, 2026. Watch for your ballot link on April 20 — every vote counts!
Annual General Meeting
Members are invited to the MassCUE Annual General Meeting and Dinner on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 PM. The Annual General Meeting is a time for our members to connect with the MassCUE Board of Directors and reflect on everything we've accomplished together this past year. Let's reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and hear from our Corporate Partners — all while sharing feedback that helps shape the future of MassCUE. Not yet a member? Join today and then register here.
Classroom Grants — Applications Close April 10, 2026
The 2026 MassCUE Classroom Grant window is open through Friday, April 10, 2026. Grants of up to $3,000 support innovative, technology-rich projects that bring learning to life for all students. Apply Here
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April 2026 Featured Educator:
Joe Briggs Magnant
MassCUE is proud to celebrate Joe Briggs Magnant as our Featured Educator for April 2026!
At Sturgis Charter Public School West Campus in Hyannis, Joe runs a thriving music program where students don't just perform — they compose, produce, and collaborate like modern musicians. As the school's only music teacher, he directs multiple ensembles and leads the IB Music program, integrating tools like BandLab and Flat.io to give students a full creative experience.
As Joe puts it: "It's really about giving students a place where they can create something meaningful and share it with others."
By blending live performance with digital production, Joe helps students discover their creative voice while building skills that extend far beyond the music room.
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Call for Proposals: Summer Mini-Conference: Designing for Learner Variability in the Age of AI
We're accepting session proposals for Designing for Learner Variability in the Age of AI, a one-day summer mini-conference at Barnstable High School on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026. Sessions can fall under any of three strands: Learner-Centered Practices, Instructional Design Basics, or Executive Function & Social Emotional Strategies.
Submission deadline: April 30, 2026.
Submit Your Proposal Today.
Virtual Book Talk: Writing GenAI Prompts to Support Higher-Order Thinking and Student Learning
Wednesday, April 29 | 6:00 PM | Free
Dig into AI prompts that spark higher-order thinking in your classroom.
RSVP Here
Webinar: Level Up Your Canva Game
Tuesday, May 5 | 6:00 PM | Free
A beginner-friendly session covering design tricks, AI features, and video essentials. Come ready to play!
Register Here
Webinar: Empowering Student Voices: Launching a Schoolwide Morning Broadcast with Canva and AI
Monday, May 18 | 6:00 PM | Free
Students share how they built and run a fully student-led morning broadcast — powered by Canva and AI. Practical, inspiring, and completely student-driven.
Register Here
| | UPCOMING EVENTS FROM OUR PARTNERS | | |
Scaling Innovation: A Playbook for Districtwide AI Strategy — Throughline Learning
Tuesday, April 28 | 3:00–4:00 PM | Virtual | Free
Learn how Denver Public Schools developed a living AI playbook that gives teachers, administrators, students, and families clear, actionable direction. Whether your district is drafting its first AI guidance document or strengthening what you already have, this conversation will give you concrete frameworks to bring home. Learn More
SEL Fellowship Spring Summit — Throughline Learning
April 29–30 | 1:00–4:00 PM | Virtual | $149/person ($125/person for teams of 2+)
A virtual intensive for K–12 educators, leaders, and counselors focused on the CASEL principles of self-awareness and self-management. Past participants gave this programming a Net Promoter Score of 94, with 100% reporting improved student capacity to learn. Includes digital resources and a certificate for 6 professional learning hours.
Register Here
AI for Education Summit — Vision Scholar & Berkshire Community College
Tuesday, May 12 | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM | Berkshire Community College, Pittsfield | $75/person
Educators, employers, and community leaders explore how AI is reshaping teaching, learning, and the future of work.
Learn More
| | MEET THE 2026 CORPORATE PARTNERS | | Behind every MassCUE event, resource, and professional learning opportunity is a network of dedicated Corporate Partners who share our passion for transforming education through technology. We're grateful for every one of them. | | |
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