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
News Literacy Week: Feb 2-6
Google Announcements at BETT
Articles for Thought
Monthly UDL Resources
AI Resources
Monthly Tech Highlight: Adobe Express for Education

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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

Conference Registration will open on February 13th!!

Bett 2026: Celebrating the art of teaching and the science of learning

We believe the magic of learning lies at the intersection of two areas. First is the art of teaching: the human connection, the inspiring guidance and the nurturing relationships that ignite curiosity. And second is the science of learning: the research-backed principles that inform effective pedagogy and maximize student growth.

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image with udl tip: scaffolds buffet. create a scaffold buffet students can choose from with sentence starters, word banks and step-by-step checklists

chart showing the samr model through the lens of ai

Addressing AI Bias

As Generative AI becomes more common, GenEd Labs offers evidence-based tools to help educators identify and mitigate algorithmic bias. These resources focus on creating more inclusive instructional materials:

Cognitive Style Bias Guide: Strategies and prompts to adapt AI outputs for diverse learning styles, moving beyond text-heavy reasoning.

Accessibility Bias Toolkit: Templates to ensure AI-generated content remains accessible and meets statutory standards for all learners.

Prompt Quick Wins: A tool to help customize AI prompts so lesson content reflects students' local contexts and lived experiences.

Explore these and other materials on the GenEd Labs Resources page.