MESD & CESD Digital Learning News

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Welcome to the MESD+CESD Digital Learning Newsletter! This monthly newsletter includes resources and information to support digital learning in the classroom to empower students to become active critical thinkers, creators and responsible digital citizens.

This month's newsletter includes:

AI Empowered EDU Conference: Call for Proposals
Lumen Teacher Technology Grants
Google's Top 2025 Announcements
Articles for Thought
Monthly UDL Resources
AI Resources
Monthly Tech Highlight: ChatGPT for Teachers

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We’re excited to open the Call for Proposals for the 3rd Annual AI Empowered EDU Conference, happening May 12, 2026 at the University of Portland.

This conference, hosted in partnership with Clackamas Education Service District, Multnomah Education Service District (MESD), Northwest Regional Education Service District, and the University of Portland, brings together Oregon educators, leaders, students, and community partners to explore human-centered, ethical, and inclusive uses of AI in education — with a strong emphasis this year on amplifying student voice.

We’re looking for interactive, hands-on sessions that highlight:
• AI literacy & responsible use
• Student voice & inclusion
• Educator efficiency & human amplification
• Leadership, community partnership, & workforce readiness

Submit your proposal today: https://lnkd.in/gCDzyRVy

Proposal Deadline is January 31st!

Lumen’s Teachers & Technology Grants program, renewed for 2025–26 through the Lumen - Clarke M. Williams Foundation. Lumen is committing $1M to help K‑12 educators bring innovative technology into classrooms, with individual grants up to $5,000. Oregon K-12 classroom teachers in public, private, and charter schools are eligible.

Why it matters

Builds the digital skills pipeline your members rely on
Funds devices, software, and professional development used by your members to drive STEM development and potentially over your network
Strengthens collaboration between Lumen and Oregon’s R&E ecosystem

Call to action
Please share this opportunity with K-12 classroom teachers in OR public, private, and charter schools. Applications are open now and accepted through January 15, 2026.