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
Kendyl Brooks Santos
As an elementary Technology Teacher with a background in classroom instruction, Kendyl brings a passion for empowering both students and educators through meaningful, accessible technology integration. With experience teaching in both urban and suburban settings, she understands the diverse needs of schools and the power of digital tools to transform learning. Kendyl believes in fostering digital citizenship, supporting lifelong learning, and creating equitable opportunities for all learners.
Kendyl’s goal in serving on the MassCUE Board is to advocate for educator voice, expand access to high-quality professional development, and help shape the future of EdTech in Massachusetts. She is committed to…
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- Natalie Croteau
- Gail Ross-McBride
- Caitlin Mitchell
- Kirsten Prinn
- LeRoy Wong
- Bonnie Nieves
- Sabrina Tirachen
Latest News & Updates
Influence & Advocacy Update: Support Student & Educator Data Privacy
Calling All School Leaders Support Student & Educator Data Privacy What: Legislative Briefing Where: Massachusetts State House, Room 428 When: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Time: 1:00pm On Wednesday, October 8, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. at the Massachusetts State House, join fellow school leaders and state legislators for an important panel and hearing on H.4405: Student & Educator Data Privacy. You can ...
Continue ReadingInfluence and Advocacy Update: U.S. Department of Ed Releases AI Toolkit
U.S. Department of Education Releases AI Toolkit On Thursday, October 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Ed Tech released an AI toolkit for safe, ethical, and equitable AI integration for K-12. This new federal AI resource comes as more districts look for guidance around AI in their classrooms. While many states have released ...
Continue ReadingI&A Update: New Safety Measures for Teen Social Media
October 2024 I&A Update: New Safety Measures for Teen Social Media Many of you may have heard about TikTok’s New Family Safety Partnership designed to create a contract-style document that allows parents to establish clear boundaries and guidelines for their family’s social media uses. As well as Instagram’s decision to unveil “teen accounts” feature, where teenagers ...
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