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June Featured Educator – Valencia Patilla
Valencia Patilla or “Ms. P ” as she likes to be called, is an exceptional teacher and pushes students, not only to learn in school, but to pursue knowledge outside of their classes. As an ELA teacher for 6-8th grade, Valencia provides students with literature and writings that reflect their culture and ethnicities. She also […]
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ECF Webinar: Understanding the Emergency Connectivity Fund
MassCUE’s Influence & Advocacy Committee had the privilege of participating in ISTE/COSN coordinated advocacy sessions. These included meetings related to the importance of addressing the homework gap and potential funding to support home connectivity and take-home devices for students. We were thrilled to learn that the FCC passed the Emergency Connectivity Fund which will provide […]
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MassCUE’s Board of Directors: Stepping Up to the Plate
During this year of remote and hybrid learning, the MassCUE Board of Directors stepped up to the plate to provide the community of MassCUE educators with a variety of resources and professional development opportunities. Each of our volunteer Board Members have a full-time “day job” and then volunteer on weekends and evenings by chairing one […]
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Special Half-Price Membership Offer for Educators in Honor of Teacher Appreciation Week
All educators, including administrators, are welcome to either purchase a new membership or extend their membership for one year from date of expiration for the special rate of $20 (regular rate is $40). This offer will be available from May 3 through May 7th at midnight. Click HERE to purchase or renew your half-price membership.
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May Featured Educator – Katelyn Rapoza
The 2020-2021school year has been like no other, with teachers everywhere rising to so many challenges in an ever-changing environment. Remote learning took hold just over one year ago, and has continued into the current school year. This shift required teachers to pivot multiple times to address the evolving landscape of pandemic teaching and learning. […]
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MassCUE Spring Election Results
Congratulations to the newly and re-elected officers of the MassCUE Board! Thank you to all who voted in the election and let their voice be heard.
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LifeSchool for Educators: Resilient Teachers Foster Resilient Students
LifeSchool is a yearlong virtual training for educators, starting in the summer of 2021 and running throughout the 2021-22 school year. LifeSchool is a comprehensive, science-based program with a focus on cultivating trauma-sensitive classroom environments and integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into the foundation of their work with students. Participation in the LifeSchool program will […]
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Culturally Responsive Leadership
MassCUE educators are invited to join affiliate NYSCATE for a 4-week Culturally Responsive Leadership program with Ken Shelton. This series will focus on Breaking Down Cultural Norms and Developing a Cultural Intelligence, while helping participants create and sustain culturally responsive and relevant schools that are both inclusive and equitable for all. Dates: July 14, 21, […]
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2021 Spring Election – Meet the Candidates
This spring we will elect three (3) officers to the MassCUE Board. Below you will find this year’s candidates. Please take a few minutes to read through their information. The voting window will open on April 16th and close on April 23rd. A link for the ballot will be sent out to our membership at […]
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Digital Literacy & Computer Science PD Opportunity
We are pleased to announce a unique opportunity for Massachusetts educators to bring Digital Literacy and Computer Science skills to their classrooms! This comprehensive list of professional development offerings is generously funded by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) through the DLCS Professional Development & Devices Grant awarded to CSforMA, Inc. Educators […]
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New Planning Program Offered by MassCUE and Sun Associates
New Planning Program Offered by MassCUE and Sun Associates Leveraging Education Technologies for the New School Year is a 5-session facilitated workshop series – with associated consulting time – that will bring together a team of planners from each participating district to begin to chart out some of the key issues and processes that lie […]
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April Featured Educator – Pam Vallee
MassCUE is pleased to announce Pam Vallee as April’s Featured Educator! As Lunenburg Middle High School’s Library Media Specialist, she serves many roles in her support of teachers and students alike. Pam collaborates with numerous teachers on various projects, ranging from historical research to designing podcasts. She helps classes and individual students discover the best […]
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