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MassCUE News: September

MassCUE Fall Conference banner, October 14-15, 2026, hashtag MassCUE. Photos show a presenter gesturing during a talk in front of a screen, an exhibitor smiling and pointing at her booth, and two attendees posing with the New England Patriots mascot.

A NOTE FROM GRACE MAGLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Welcome back, MassCUE Community!

Grace Magley, MassCUE Executive Director

Whether this is your first September in the classroom or your twentieth, I hope you're diving into the new year with energy to spare!

There's something electric about this time of year. The hallways are buzzing again, the ideas are flowing, and our community of innovators across Massachusetts is already hard at work dreaming up ways to make this the best year yet for our students.

We have so much to celebrate this fall! Registration is open for our Fall Conference: Forward and Beyond, happening Oct. 14–15 at Gillette Stadium, and it is going to be two incredible days packed with real strategies, real connections, and a room full of people who just get it.

We're also thrilled to be kicking off Cohort 2 of PEA²K, our program helping district leadership teams build a real, actionable AI roadmap for their schools. Only 5 district slots remain, so if you've been thinking about applying, now is the moment! Cohort 2 kicks off in person at the Fall Conference, so there's no better time to join us. And if you haven't yet, grab your MassCUE membership at our lowest rate of the year before it goes up on Sept. 15!

None of this happens without you: our members, our volunteers, our partners, and every educator who shows up ready to try something new.

Thank you for being part of this incredible community. I cannot wait to see what we build together this year!

Here's to a joyful fall,

Grace

READY. SET. REGISTER.

MassCUE Fall Conference: The Countdown Is On

Oct. 14–15, 2026 | Gillette Stadium

Five weeks out, and the MassCUE energy is impossible to miss. The MassCUE Fall Conference brings thousands of Massachusetts educators to the home of the Patriots for two days that will change how you walk into the rest of your school year. Real strategies. Real connections. A stadium full of people who get exactly what you're carrying right now.

Register by Sept. 21 for a Chance to Win Patriots Tickets

Register by Sept. 21, 2026 (11:59 PM) and you'll be automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win two tickets to the Patriots vs. Raiders game on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 PM. It's our way of saying thank you for planning ahead and joining us at Gillette Stadium for two days of learning, connection, and inspiration. Learn more here.

Don't wait. Register today and you could be cheering on the Patriots from Gillette Stadium before the conference even begins.

Grab your Spot: The Tech Director Luncheon

Tech Directors, this one's for you. Join MassCUE and METAA for an exclusive Tech Director Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 12-1 PM. It's a chance to step out of the conference pace and sit down with peers, board members, and corporate partners who understand exactly what leading technology in a district looks like right now. Seats are capped at 50, one per district, so don't sit on this one. RSVP Today

Hear from Speakers Who Will
Change How You Think About the Year Ahead

This year's keynote lineup pairs Dr. Kip Glazer, who makes the case in Beyond the Framework: Leading AI with Your Humanity Intact that your judgment and values are your most important AI leadership tool, with Matt Miller, whose talk Screens: Teaching Humans in a Tech-Obsessed, AI-Saturated World skips the hype and fear in favor of the judgment calls teachers make every day. Around them, Spotlight speakers Shannon McClintock Miller and Starr Sackstein dig into library leadership and student-led assessment, and Featured Speakers Debbie Tannenbaum, Donnie Piercey, Dr. Matthew Joseph, Jessica Garbowski, and Tanika Perry-Vincent round out a lineup packed with strategies you can bring straight back to your building.

Start Building Your Schedule

And let’s not forget the educators who submitted proposals to speak at the fall conference. There are too many to name. We encourage you to review the sessions and start planning your conference agenda. It is sure to be a full two days. Explore the schedule & speakers.

Banner of conference photos tinted blue and red: a True Robotics exhibit booth, attendees seated watching a session, the New England Patriots mascot Pat Patriot posing with an attendee outside Gillette Stadium, two people talking in a lobby, a close-up conversation between two attendees, and a group of students looking at exhibit materials

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

Hundreds of sessions are only part of the story. Between them, wander into:

MassCUE Exhibit Hall & G-P Atrium Vendors: dynamic spaces designed to spark meaningful conversations, foster connections, and give you the chance to discover innovative products, services, and resources

G-P Atrium Stage, hosted by Carl Hooker: a dynamic lineup over both days featuring educator panels, spotlight speakers, and student Ignite sessions; a can't miss destination for fresh perspectives, big ideas, and inspiring voices from across the field

CDW Esports Arena: live gameplay, equipment showcases, and coaching resources

Future Ready Librarians Court, sponsored by Literati: a dedicated space for school library leaders with sessions all day

Tech Department Future Ready Office, sponsored by Avidex: a space built for those leading technology in their districts

CUEKids Showcase: K-12 students presenting as creators, problem-solvers, and leaders

Educator Playground: hands-on sessions on AI, STEM, accessibility, and UDL

Drawn Together Doodle Booth: walk away with a one-of-a-kind illustrated portrait

Gym for the Brain, sponsored by Knowt, with AV support from Touch View, activities developed by #SameHere Global, and furniture provided by MooreCo: reset your focus with hands-on wellness programming

Professional Headshot Suite, sponsored by B&H Photo & Video: free, high-quality headshots

CAST UDL-CON: brand new this year, two full days on AI, accessibility, inclusive leadership, and trauma-informed practice

WHAT NOT TO MISS AT THE FALL CONFERENCE

VOLUNTEER AT THE FALL CONFERENCE

Want to be part of what makes the Fall Conference run? Explore the volunteer opportunities that help create the kind of event that inspires educators all year long. In exchange for a two-hour shift, you will receive discounted registration and so much more.

LEARN MORE

Gear Up: The MassCUE Online Pop-Up Store
Is Open

Show your MassCUE pride before, during, and after the Fall Conference! Our online pop-up store is stocked with apparel, bags, and more, so you can grab your gear whenever it's convenient and have it shipped straight to you. Whether you're outfitting yourself or your whole team, this is the easiest way to rep MassCUE all year long.

SHOP THE COLLECTION

BEYOND THE CONFERENCE

ONLY FIVE SPOTS LEFT

Apply to be part of the PEA²K Cohort

AI is already reshaping teaching, learning, and equity, whether districts plan for it or not. MassCUE, Throughline Learning, and UMass Lowell's AI Teach Co-Design Lab invite Massachusetts districts to join the Partnership for Educators Advancing AI Knowledge (PEA²K) Cohort 2 for the 2026-27 school year, a collaborative experience to help schools integrate AI intentionally and in alignment with district goals and state standards.

Your district leadership team gets dedicated time, expert coaching, and a peer network of other Massachusetts districts doing this work alongside you. You'll leave with:

A district-specific AI Readiness Framework and Strategic Roadmap
Expert coaching to work through your district's specific barriers
Toolkits aligned with DESE AI Guidance
Access to shared AI use cases
A peer network of Massachusetts district leaders
A MassCUE Fall Conference 1-Day Ticket for team members

See PEA²K in action. Learn more about the Year 1 Cohort.

Questions? Contact Grace Magley at gmagley@masscue.org.

APPLY TODAY

LAST CHANCE

MassCUE Membership for $35

MassCUE Membership is normally $40, and from now through Sept. 15, 2026 it's yours for $35 for a full year. That covers a $50 discount on Fall Conference admission, free entry to member-only events like the Annual General Meeting & Dinner, discounted PD Collab courses, and a collectible membership pin. A week left to grab it at this price.

MassCUE members have access to The PD Collab, an online professional learning provider offering workshops that support classroom practice, instructional leadership, and licensure needs across roles. Sessions range from short, focused workshops to deeper, PDP-eligible courses aligned with DESE requirements, offered in Live Online, Hybrid, and Self-Paced formats. Fall 2026 Courses can be found here.

MassCUE members are eligible to register as Premium Members with The PD Collab, which gives you:

Free access to all 2 and 5 hour workshops
A discounted rate of $25 for the 15 hour, PDP-eligible courses

JOIN TODAY

UPCOMING EVENTS

Google AI Educator Series, Part 1 of 3, ISTE + ASCD | Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET | Virtual | REGISTER

From Control to Connection: Using the Teacher VIBE and LENS to Rethink Classroom Management, ISTE + ASCD, presented by Dr. Sheldon L. Eakins | Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 PM ET | Virtual |REGISTER

Google AI Educator Series Badge-a-thon: A Day of AI Learning, ISTE + ASCD & Google for Education | Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 | 9:00 AM-7:00 PM ET (drop-in friendly) | Virtual | REGISTER

Google AI Educator Series, Part 2 of 3, ISTE + ASCD | Monday, Sept. 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET | Virtual | REGISTER

E-Rate 2027 Readiness: Regulatory Updates, Cybersecurity Trends & Planning for the Year Ahead, Fortinet | Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET | Virtual | REGISTER

Google AI Educator Series, Part 3 of 3, ISTE + ASCD | Monday, Sept. 28, 2026 | 7:00 PM ET | Virtual | REGISTER

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