Influence and Advocacy Committee

The MassCUE Influence and Advocacy Committee educates and collaborates with policy makers to achieve funding and legislation to support the appropriate use of technology in teaching, learning and administration. We work with the DESE to support educational technology in the schools, and recommend MassCUE representatives to serve on the Digital Education Advisory Council. The committee supports MassCUE members individually and collectively to influence local/state/national legislators. We work hard with other affiliates, ISTE and like-minded organizations, towards our organization’s vision by reaching out to global organizations with a similar mission to enhance global learning.

The MassCUE Influence and Advocacy Committee responsibilities include:

Advocate by communicating and collaborating with local and state legislators and other state organizations for the purpose of funding educational technology at state and local level that are in the best interests of education.
Inform MassCUE members of important pending legislation regarding technology in education.
Collaborate with other affiliates and ISTE to advance technology in schools to improve teaching and learning.

Each MassCUE Committee is made up of a dedicated team of volunteers. The following make up the current Influence and Advocacy Committee Chairs and Committee Members.

Chair(s)

Heidi MacGregor

President-Elect, 2021-2023, Bylaws, Policies & Procedures Co-Chair, Elections Committee Co-Chair, Influence & Advocacy Co-Chair

Heidi MacGregor is the K-5 STEM Integration Specialist for Littleton Public Schools. Prior to this position, she taught 4th grade…

Colleen Terrill

BOARD MEMBER, ELECTED, 2022-2024, Influence and Advocacy Committee Co-Chair. Communications Committee, and Outreach and Engagement Committee Member

Colleen Terrill is currently the Director of Technology and Digital Learning for Seekonk Public Schools. She provides ongoing professional development for teachers in her district where she focuses on…

Leo Brehm
Natalie Croteau
Ellen Driscoll
Jenn Judkins
Gail Ross-McBride
Caitlin Mitchell
Kirsten Prinn
Karen Winsper
LeRoy Wong

Ex-Officio members

Chris Gosselin (President)
Heidi MacGregor (President-elect)
Savvy Demers (Executive Director)

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I&A Update: Social Media
March I&A Update: Social Media/In the Courts The Influence & Advocacy Committee would like to share the following update with MassCUE members: Are you concerned about the impact of social media on your students’ mental health? School districts across the country are taking a stand against social media platforms by bringing their complaints through the courts. Districts ...
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I&A Update: Know Your Legislators
February I&A Update: Do You Know Your Legislators? When advocating for issues in educational technology, the first step is to know who to contact.  The Influence & Advocacy Committee suggests using these tools for contact information, committee assignments and other information about your legislators. Find My Legislator (193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts). Massachusetts US Senators  Find Your Member ...
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