CSTA MA Updates: End of Year Vibes

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May 12, 2026, 8:46:51 PM (3 days ago) May 12
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Happy spring! Let's close the year strong with a few chapter updates, summer learning invitations, and few opportunities to get more involved with CSTA MA.

CSTA MA Updates

Our chapter is buzzing with innovation as we celebrate the incredible work happening in our MA DLCS classrooms and professional learning communities.

  • Vibe Coding in Medfield: Digital Learning Day (DLD) AI Exploration PD in Medfield has sparked a "Vibe Coding" movement among teachers, with some students and teachers exploring with the Lovable App Builder...free student access through Imagi Labs!

  • AI+DLCS Success: We are seeing a wonderful DLCS integrations as many non-CS teachers have been joining Greg Kulowiec for DESE's recent AI+DLCS workshops.

  • Hello World Magazine: The latest issue (Issue 29) was recently delivered! It remains one of the best free resources for creative CS activity ideas, research-backed pedagogy, and inspiring stories from classrooms around the world.

  • Join Our Leadership Team: We are looking for passionate educators to serve as CSTA MA Regional Representatives for the following regions: Central, Metro West, Northeast, and Southeast. If you want to join us, please email massac...@csteachers.org for more information...we’d love to have you!

Upcoming Events: A Summer of Learning!

This summer offers tons of professional learning experiences to learn, grow, and build your DLCS skills and community!

🚨 Register Now!

  • DLCS Summit (05/21): Registration is still open! This will be a great opportunity to connect with your DLCS colleagues and see what's happening across the state before the school year wraps up.

☀️ Summer of Learning

  • CSforMA PD Options: From Kindergarten to graduation, teacher to administrator, there are high-quality professional development options available through CSforMA this year. As always, this PD is free for Massachusetts teachers, including food and lodging options!

  • CSTA National Conference (07/13 - 07/15): Join CS educators from around the world in New Orleans!

🎤 Call for Speakers: Share Your Awesome!

We are always looking for new ideas for conference presentations from CS educator leaders...like you! Share the awesome that's happening in your class/school to support your peers and celebrate your students' work.


As always, reach out with any questions, comments, or ideas!

Cheers,
   Ryan Robidoux
   Melissa Zeitz
   Co-Presidents, CSTA MA

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