What is MACE?
The Mid-America Association for Connecting Educators (MACE) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering teachers, technology leaders, and educational innovators across the region.
Originally founded to support computer hardware adoption in schools, MACE has evolved into a vibrant human network with the goal of onnecting educators with the tools, strategies, and community needed to thrive in today’s digital and AI-driven classrooms.
Our Membership
Membership in MACE is automatically extended to all individuals who attend our annual MACE Conference during the current fiscal year. By attending, you join a supportive network of peers, coaches, and administrators dedicated to connected learning across Kansas and Mid-America.
Our Mission & Purpose
As a non-profit educational organization, MACE is driven by a commitment to:
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Foster Collaborative Community: Provide a dynamic association for sharing actionable ideas, AI workflows, digital learning strategies, and classroom-tested resources among educators integrating technology.
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Promote Meaningful Integration: Champion the thoughtful, equitable, and impactful use of modern technology and pedagogy to improve teaching and elevate student success.
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Bridge Roles & Leadership: Bring together classroom teachers, instructional coaches, IT specialists, and administrators to collaborate, mentor, and grow professionally.
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Partner with EdTech Innovators: Cooperate with technology partners, developers, and educational vendors to establish high technical standards, explore emerging tools, and meet the evolving needs of modern schools.
