MassCUE community,

As 2022 draws to a close we take a moment to look back and reflect upon this incredible year. Despite the ups and downs, we are still glowing from seeing many of you in person at Gillette Stadium in October! That sense of normalcy and nostalgia filled us with so much joy. Now, as we look forward into 2023, we are excited about the possibilities. Over the next month we will be analyzing our survey results to see what YOU want from MassCUE this year. In the meantime, we hope you find time to rest, reflect, and resolve.

With gratitude,
Savvy Demers

The theme of this year's Spring Leadership Conference is Equity: What's Next? Visit our website for more information on this one-day event, which will feature presentations, workshops, hands-on sessions and opportunities to connect with other leaders about how schools and districts can take a personalized approach to equity.

Presenters Wanted

How are you approaching equity in your school or district? Share your expertise by leading a workshop or presentation in one of the following areas:

Community and School Culture
Tech Tools for Equity
Youth Empowerment
Joy and Justice

The Spring Leadership Conference request for proposals is now open. Visit our website to learn more.  

December Featured Educator: Robert Thomas

Bob Thomas' vision for successfully integrating technology into schools and classrooms has made him a trailblazer. Read more about why this Brookline educator is our December Featured Educator on our website.

Lenovo/LanSchool delivers powerful, easy-to-use classroom orchestration software to schools.

LanSchool allows teachers to monitor students’ work in real time and manage the class’s attention by pushing the same website to all screens, broadcasting their own or a student’s screen to the class, blanking screens, and more. Available in self-hosted and cloud-based versions, LanSchool helps teachers guide learning, promote collaboration, and maximize teaching time.  For decades, we have worked side-by-side with educators, providing solutions to help them make the most of class time and enable better student outcomes.  With 12 million users in over 75 countries, we’ve ensured our support extends far beyond purchase. 

For more information, visit the Lenovo/LanSchool website. 

Empowering every student on the planet to achieve more.

Microsoft is committed to ensuring that students are empowered and equipped for the workplace with custom professional development and technical skilling pathways, content and certifications for your students to develop 21st century skills.   

Check out the Educator Center Overview - Microsoft Learn Educator Center | Microsoft Docs to deep dive into learning with interactive lessons, earn professional development hours, acquire certifications and find programs that help meet your goals. Discover something new or build on your skills in our free interactive workshops and trainings via Virtual Workshops and Online Training from Microsoft Store. 

To learn more about Microsoft in Education, visit the Microsoft website. 

Join our new Assistive Technology Special Interest Group!

MassCUE is proud to announce we have a new Special Interest Group (SIG) specially for educators who work with assistive technology. This group is open to classroom educators of every grade, instructional leaders and coaches, special educators, and specialized service providers. Learn more and fill out an interest form on our website. 

MassCUE SIGs offer educators opportunities to connect and support one another in an area of interest or region. 

Technology Integration - Will hold a virtual meeting on December 7th at 10:00am.

New this year - Join our Principals/Assistant Principals SIG. Visit our website to learn more about this new group. 

Learn more about our SIGs

Application Deadline: December 11  

Don't miss your chance! Submit your application for a MassCUE Classroom Grant by December 11, 2022. Grants of up to $3,000 will be awarded to MassCUE members with creative ideas for using technology in the classroom. Read More

U.S. Government Accountability Office Releases Brief
on School Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a growing concern for K-12 schools across the country. The U.S. Government Accountability Office just released a brief on how the government needs to do a better job to support schools with protecting their data. Read this article from K-12Dive for more details. In addition, the U.S. Department of Education created a short video of Cybersecurity Best Practices for Schools and Districts. 

Email Heidi MacGregor or Colleen Terrill to find out how to get involved and join the MassCUE I&A Committee.

Encouraging Gratefulness,
Fueling Interest in STEM Careers & More

MassCUE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you the Big Deal Book of Technology Newsletter, featuring contests, resources and information designed to bring the power of the web to your classroom.

The Big Deal Book newsletter will give you great ideas for your classroom.

Read the newsletter

For more information about MassCUE, go to MassCUE.org.