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MassCUE News: November 2025

A Season of Gratitude: 
Reflecting on the 2025 MassCUE Fall Conference

As we enter this season of gratitude, my heart is full reflecting on the success of this year’s MassCUE Fall Conference.


The energy at Gillette Stadium was electric as educators, administrators, students, exhibitors, and partners came together not just to learn but to reconnect as a true community. Everywhere I looked, there was excitement, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose.


From inspiring keynotes, featured, and spotlight speakers to the hundreds of incredible sessions led by passionate educators, the learning opportunities were endless.


Our 175+ exhibitors and non-profit partners filled the halls with innovation and creativity, while special conference features like Joy Lab, the CDW Esports Arena, WCA and Ockers “Classrooms of Tomorrow,” the All4Ed’s Future Ready Librarians Court, Teq STEM Lab and engaging teacher lessons and student panels and presentations all showcased the forward-thinking spirit that defines MassCUE.


I am deeply grateful to the dedicated transition and incoming MassCUE board members, our amazing staff, and the countless volunteers who made this event possible. Your time, energy, and heart are what make MassCUE thrive.


As we look ahead, I am energized by the strong foundation we have built together. With equity, excellence, and innovation as our guideposts, we will continue to shape the future of learning and ensure that every student is prepared to thrive in a rapidly changing world, supported by passionate and connected educators.


With gratitude,


Grace Magley

Executive Director, MassCUE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Join the PEA2K Cohort: Lead Intentional AI Integration

Logo for the PEAK 26 Cohort

MassCUE invites Massachusetts districts to join the Partnership for Educators Advancing AI Knowledge (PEA2K ) Cohort, a collaborative program helping districts create AI implementation plans aligned with instructional goals, equity priorities, and state guidance. Teams will develop policies, professional learning plans, and a roadmap for ethical AI use in classrooms, while connecting with a network of peer districts.


Applications due: December 2, 2025

The PEA2K Cohort is a collaboration with MassCUE, Throughline Learning, EdTechTeacher, and UMass Lowell’s AI Teach Co-Design Lab.

FEATURED EDUCATOR

Meet our November Featured Educator!

Kara Wilkins, District Technology Integration Specialist (PreK–8) at Lowell Public Schools, champions technology as an inclusive and engaging tool for all learners.


Her “meet people where they are” approach helps teachers build confidence and creativity in their classrooms.


Being named MassCUE’s November Featured Educator is especially meaningful to Kara:


“It’s very sweet to be recognized. I’ve been going to the MassCUE Fall Conference for over ten years. The people there—the community they’ve created—it’s full of educators who are willing to share, learn, and grow together. That’s exactly the kind of community I want to be part of.”

UPCOMING EVENTS

Nov. 12, 2025: A Glimpse into the Classroom of Tomorrow session at MASC/M.A.S.S. Annual Conference


Nov. 21, 2025: Corporate Partner ClassLink event: Linking Leaders: Student Success Summit


Dec. 2, 2025: Corporate Partner FORTINET event: Education Challenge:

Threat Hunting using MITRE ATT&CK™ TTPs to Identify Adversarial Behaviors


Jan. 11–14, 2026: FETC 2026: Explore the Future of Education Technology

MassCUE is thrilled to partner with FETC 2026, taking place Jan. 11–14, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. This premier event provides educators and administrators opportunities to explore the latest tools, innovative strategies, and practical ideas for immediate classroom application.

MassCUE Community offer: Receive 10% off registration with group code: MASSCUE10 at checkout. Learn more and register today.


March 6, 2026: SAVE THE DATE: MassCUE Spring Leadership Conference

CORPORATE SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT

MassCUE Corporate Sponsor Fortinet

Fortinet is a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired & Wireless LAN Infrastructure, again! Fortinet’s mission is to secure people, devices, and data everywhere. Their solutions simplify secure connectivity, reduce complexity with Mesh and enable work from anywhere.

 

Join the local Fortinet Team on Dec. 2, 2025 at 12 PM for an Educational Challenge: Threat Hunting using MITRE ATT&CK™ TTPs to Identify Adversarial Behaviors. In this hands-on workshop, IT Professionals will learn how to use Fortinet analytics products to hunt for threats using TTPs by assuming the role of a security analyst. More information and registration available here.


To learn more, visit our Corporate Partner page.  

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