$5M in Client Revenue | Helping E-commerce, Coaches and SaaS businesses to 5x their revenue |Email Marketing|Digital Marketing|Copywriter|Performance Marketing

If you have an E-commerce, Coach or SaaS business but aren’t happy with your current email strategy, then you’ve landed on the right profile.

I help E-commerce, Coaches and SaaS businesses like yours get more sales through your email list using automated sequences like welcome series, abandonment cart,winback sequences,post purchase sequences ,etc  

Clients come to me when they have one (or all) of these problems:

- They’re sick and bored of using same copy and templates for running their business and want 5-10% increase in revenue in 3 months 

- They want to set up automated sequences to bring the revenue on autopilot mode  (like cart abandonment, pre-purchase, welcome, post-purchase upsell, cross-sell, product launch, etc). I offer setting up of Popups as a freebie Gift!!

-They want to set up 6-12 Campaigns on monthly basis which differentiates a 5- figures running Business from 7 figures running Business. 

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(1) Build the relationship with your customers and subscribers!!

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For the past 36 months, I’ve used these email copywriting strategies to generate well over 6-figures in sales between my business and clients in industries like:

- E-commerce
-Coaches
- SaaS / Tech

Emphasise on "message" than  only " designing"   and you will see your sales sky rocket!!

And my mission is to help you by writing better emails for you and put more cash in your pocket whenever you send emails!! 

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Then let’s connect over a brief call to see if we can help you do that.

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Your email friend,

Samiksha Garg

Samiksha Garg✉️

BrightMinds-AI: Smart School Solutions

Co-Founder

The Outlier Project

Member

Ink & Integrity

When a school district reached out to me, they were facing a significant challenge. Their students were disengaged, and the dropout rates were alarmingly high, particularly in their STEM programs. The district knew that they needed to take action, but they weren't sure where to start.

That's where I came in. With over 20 years of experience as an educational technology consultant, I've developed a keen understanding of the challenges that schools face when trying to integrate technology into their curricula. I knew that the key to engaging students and reducing dropout rates was to create a learning environment that was both innovative and inclusive.

I worked closely with the district to develop a customized STEM curriculum that would resonate with their students. We focused on hands-on learning experiences, project-based assignments, and real-world applications of scientific concepts. But we didn't stop there. We also provided teachers with the training and support they needed to effectively deliver this new curriculum.

The results were remarkable. Student engagement soared, and dropout rates plummeted. The district saw a renewed sense of enthusiasm and curiosity among their students, who were now excited to come to school each day and explore the world of science and technology.

This is just one example of the impact that I strive to make with each and every client. Whether you're looking to improve operational efficiency, enhance teaching practices, or engage students in new and exciting ways, I have the skills and expertise to help you achieve your goals.

When you work with me, you can expect a partnership built on a foundation of integrity, empathy, and a deep commitment to your success. I take the time to listen to your unique needs and challenges, and then I work tirelessly to develop customized solutions that deliver measurable results.

Educational Consultant

Esol Education

When I joined AISA as the Head of the Science Department, I encountered a team that was dedicated and hardworking, but also struggling to keep up with the rapid changes in science education. The curriculum was focused on content and assessments, leaving little room for the kind of hands-on, experiential learning that we know is so critical for student engagement and success.
I knew that we needed to make a change, but I also knew that change can be challenging. I took a collaborative approach, working with my team to identify areas where we could make meaningful improvements.
One of the key changes was the integration of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This innovative approach emphasizes interdisciplinary learning and experiential exploration. 
The results spoke for themselves; we saw consistently rising achievement levels, as evidenced by the reports we submitted to governing bodies. We also made significant strides in reducing proficiency gaps, a testament to the effectiveness of our revised program.
The most rewarding aspect of my time was the development a cohesive team. Over a six-year period, we built a culture of trust, respect, and shared purpose that enabled us to tackle even the most challenging initiatives.
One of the highlights was the planning and execution of field trips that connected science to the broader community. These experiences not only enriched our students' learning but also helped to build stronger relationships with the community.
When it came time for our accreditation renewal process, all of our hard work paid off. We were able to present a compelling case for the improvements, backed up by meticulous documentation and evidence of student success.
I feel an immense sense of pride in what we accomplished together. By embracing innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to student success, we were able to transform the science department into a model of excellence that continues to inspire and empower students to this day.

Program Manager (Head of Science)

American International School in Abu Dhabi

Science Educator

Magnolia ISD

Magnolia Independent School District (MISD) is a public school district located in Magnolia, Texas, USA. As department chair, 
-Mentored and coached a team of educators 
-Analyzed data to determine learning needs and implement educational training. 
-Researched latest educational technology and streamlined best practices in learning environment.

Science Department Chair

Aldine ISD

Aldine Independent School District (AISD) is a public school district in Harris County, Texas, USA, serving over 67,000 Pre-K through 12th-grade students. 
As science instructor: collaborated with cross-functional teams to employ data-driven instructional practices. Researched trending practices and educational technology.

Science Instructor

Educator ➡️ Freelancer | Content with EI | Learning AI

As an educational technology consultant and science educator with over 20 years of experience, I am passionate about transforming education through innovative solutions.

My mission is to bridge the gap between technology and education, creating inclusive and engaging learning experiences that prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century.

Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated my ability to drive meaningful change. As an educational technology consultant, I have partnered with organizations to develop customized solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve teaching practices, and boost student engagement. From designing inclusive e-learning courses for K-12 educators to implementing cutting-edge STEM curricula, I have a proven track record of success in leveraging technology to support learning outcomes.

As a science educator, I have been dedicated to fostering a love of scientific discovery. By designing culturally responsive, inquiry-based curricula and leveraging innovative teaching strategies, I have empowered students from diverse backgrounds to excel in science. My commitment to continuous learning and professional development, as evidenced by my participation in prestigious programs like the Sally Ride Teachers Academy and the Phil Mickelson Teachers Program, has allowed me to stay at the forefront of science education.

One of my most transformative experiences was my tenure as the Head of the Science Department at the American International School in Abu Dhabi. Over the course of seven years, I led a collaborative effort to integrate the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) framework into our curriculum, emphasizing experiential exploration. The results were remarkable, with consistently rising achievement levels, reduced proficiency gaps, and a cohesive, collaborative team that continues to inspire to this day.

Whether I am working with educators, administrators, or business leaders, I bring a deep commitment to integrity, empathy, and student success to every project. I take the time to listen to the unique needs and challenges of each client, and then work tirelessly to develop customized solutions that deliver measurable results.

If you are looking for a partner who can help you harness the power of technology to transform education, I would be honored to discuss how I can support your goals. Together, we can create a brighter future for education, one innovative solution at a time.

Jessica Maddry, M.EdLT

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 · 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

Where learning is working, one pattern shows up again and again.
Educators have a seat at the table.
Research is clear.

When educators are trusted and supported, innovation lasts.
This matters in conversations about technology and AI.

Around the world, this looks different, but the principle holds.
Systems that treat teachers as designers, not implementers, see stronger adoption, clearer practice, and fewer reversals.

The most resilient systems ask:
How do we design this with teachers?
That question changes everything.

Hi, I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI. We work with schools to center educator voice in technology and policy decisions so systems are ethical, coherent, and built to last.

#LearningAroundTheWorld #EducatorVoice #TeacherAgency #EducationLeadership #PurposeDrivenEducation #HumanCenteredDesign
#FutureOfLearning #EducationPolicy #SystemicChange

Co-Founder @ BrightMinds AI | Building Safe & Purposeful AI Integration in K–12 | Strategic Advisor to Schools & Districts | Ethical EdTech Strategist | PURPOSE Framework Architect

𝐈’𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬.

It started with a simple but uncomfortable idea:
Education isn’t broken. It’s outdated.

Across the series, we examined policies, culture, metrics, instructional models, definitions of expertise, support systems, and student experience. 

Individually, these conversations aren’t new. 
Together, they point to something harder to ignore:
We didn’t fail education.
We froze it in time.

This article pulls the full thread together... grounded in research, shaped by what educators already know to be true, and focused on what comes next.
Not another tool.
Not another mandate.
But intentional redesign.

If you’re a leader feeling the tension between what you know should work and what the system currently allows, this is for you.

#ReimagineEducation #EducationLeadership #SystemChange #LearningSciences #HumanCenteredDesign #FutureOfEducation #DistrictLeadership #SuperintendentNetwork #TeacherFirst #BrightMindsAI #PurposeDrivenEducation

👇 Article below.

Recently, I shared a series called Outdated Operating Systems. It began with a simple claim: Education isn’t broken. It’s outdated. Not failing. Not h

Open article: What the “Outdated Operating Systems” Series Revealed, and What Comes Next by Jessica Maddry, M.EdLT • 4 min read

What the “Outdated Operating Systems” Series Revealed, and What Comes Next

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝
This time of year looks different depending on where you are.

Some mark the turning of the year itself.
Some communities light candles.
Some gather for reflection.
Some pause with family.

Across cultures, the question is the same:
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝?
𝐀𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞...

#LearningAroundTheWorld #EducationWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation
#GlobalLearning #FutureOfLearning #GlobalEducation #PurposeDriven #EducationForTomorrow #LearningDesign

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 · 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭

This week, one pattern kept resurfacing across countries, systems, and schools... Where learning is working, there is clarity.
Not certainty.
Not perfection.
But direction.

𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰, 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞.
In the United States, signals are fragmented. Executive actions shift authority. Long-standing institutions face uncertainty. For educators and leaders on the ground, what is framed as choice often becomes paralysis.

Decades of research in education, organizational psychology, and systems leadership repeat the same finding: when direction is unclear, even strong people struggle to act well. Innovation slows. Trust fades. Decisions become reactive rather than intentional.

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥.

Across the world, the systems that endure answer core questions together:
What are we trying to protect?
What are we trying to build?
Who is trusted to help decide?

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. 
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞.  
𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐧𝐞.

As this year closes, the work ahead is not about predicting every outcome.
It is about choosing direction with care.

𝐈𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲. 
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝.

Next week, I’ll be thinking more deeply about leadership and how roles must be redefined in an AI-shaped world.

Hi, I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI. We work with schools to help leaders navigate uncertainty by grounding decisions in research, educator voice, and clear purpose.

#EducationLeadership #SystemsLeadership #PurposeDrivenLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership #LeadingThroughChange #Midjourney #FutureOfLeadership #AIAndLeadership #DecisionMaking

𝐂𝐔𝐓. 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄. → 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬
A continuation of the Outdated Operating Systems series…

Currently, we’ve named three truths:
1️⃣ Education isn’t broken — it’s outdated.
2️⃣ Our foundational policies run on expired code.
3️⃣ Our cultural norms are misaligned with human learning.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫, 𝐦𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐨𝐧𝐞:
We are still measuring the wrong things.
And when you measure the wrong things, you design for the wrong outcomes.
Today is about updating the metrics that define success.

𝐂𝐔𝐓
The metrics that distort what learning actually is:
• Test scores = intelligence
• Seat time = understanding
• Completion = comprehension
• “Quiet compliance” = good behavior
• College-for-all = universal success
• Attendance = belonging
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥. 
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲.

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘
What modern research tells us actually predicts long-term success:
• 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 improves attendance and academic persistence
• 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 drives deeper learning and long-term retention
• 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 stabilizes readiness and engagement
• 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 increases motivation and problem-solving
• 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 improves outcomes in complex tasks

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄
A metrics system aligned to 2025 learners and a 2025 world:
• Mastery > minutes
• Thinking > task completion
• Transfer > test performance
• Well-being > work packets
• Curiosity > compliance
• Digital discernment > digital consumption
• Human judgment > algorithmic rankings

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞, 
𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞. 
𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞, 
𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓
We cannot update learning
while measuring it with tools from a world that no longer exists.

CUT metrics that flatten students.
COPY metrics that reflect human development.
CREATE metrics that honor growth, complexity, and possibility.

𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲?

Hi, I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI, where we help schools redesign systems using research, community voice, and centering purpose.

#TechWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation #FutureReadySchools #HumanCenteredDesign #EducationInnovation #SystemChange #MidjourneyAI #CognitiveScience #AssessmentReform #EdPolicy #K12Leadership #DistrictLeadership #SuperintendentNetwork #EdTechStrategy #EthicalAI #BrightMindsAI #EducationJustice

𝐂𝐔𝐓. 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄. → 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞
A continuation of the Outdated Operating Systems series…

So far, we’ve named the truth across five layers:
1️⃣ Education isn’t broken — it’s outdated.
2️⃣ Our policies run on expired code.
3️⃣ Our culture doesn’t match human learning.
4️⃣ Our metrics distort what we value.
5️⃣ Our instructional models still mirror the mid-1900s.
𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫; 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰.

And the research is clear.
✔️ Few integrate belonging, cognitive load, and culturally responsive practice.
✔️ Even fewer prepare educators for the realities of AI-shaped classrooms.
✔️ Teacher preparation rarely reflects modern developmental science.
✔️ Most programs still emphasize delivery, not design.

Today is about updating the expertise layer... the human side of the system.

𝐂𝐔𝐓
Preparation models and professional development that assume:
• Teaching = delivering content
• “Classroom management” = compliance
• One-size-fits-all pedagogies
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. 
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘
What modern learning science tells us educators need to be supported in:
• Designing for belonging
• Understanding cognitive load + neurodevelopment
• Facilitating inquiry and mastery pathways
• Co-regulation as academic readiness
• Using AI as a tool for thinking 
• Designing learning, not delivering content

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞.

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄
A teacher preparation + PD ecosystem built for this century:
• Studio-based training grounded in real classrooms
• Competency-based development, not seat hours
• Ongoing coaching that reflects teacher identity, context, and purpose
• Practical, safe, ethical integration of AI
• Systems that treat teachers as experts, not implementers

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓
We’ve upgraded standards, tools, and research.
Now it’s time to upgrade how we prepare the people who bring learning to life.

𝐂𝐔𝐓 preparation that belongs to another era.
𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 what aligns to the science of learning.
𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 pathways worthy of the profession.

Hi I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI where we help schools redesign systems using research, community voice, and centering purpose.

🌍 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝: 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬

When education systems pause to reflect, the most important insights often come from looking outward.

Around the world, conversations about learning are no longer centered on whether artificial intelligence belongs in education. Instead, global education systems are asking deeper questions about capacity, equity, and governance.

𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧. 
AI improves learning only when systems invest in people, not just platforms. Teacher AI literacy, clear governance, and local decision-making matter more than the sophistication of any single tool. In fact, studies across multiple countries have found that educator confidence and institutional trust are stronger predictors of meaningful AI use than access or technical accuracy alone.

This matters because learning does not exist in isolation.
Students move across borders.
Ideas travel faster than policies.

Systems that rely on centralized rules without local design often see confusion, inconsistency, and quiet noncompliance. 

Systems that pair clear ethical guardrails with educator voice and contextual decision-making see stronger adoption and fewer unintended consequences.

Looking beyond our borders reminds us of something essential:
The future of learning is not about keeping up.
It is about designing wisely.
That design work is where solutions live.

#LearningAroundTheWorld #GlobalEducation #EducationResearch #FutureOfLearning #PurposeDriven #EducationalLeaership 

Hi, I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI. We work with schools around the world to translate research into practice and help leaders design technology decisions with purpose, not pressure.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝:
𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐖𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬

For years, we’ve designed leadership as if direction moves cleanly from the top down.

Vision → policy → practice.

But this year exposed a different reality.

𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬:
• Globally, nations are moving toward centralized AI governance in education.
• In the U.S., authority and responsibility are moving in opposite directions
• States are told they are responsible for AI decisions in schools.
• Executive orders increasingly shape what states are allowed to decide.
• At the same time, the federal Department of Education is stepping back.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
When systems send fragmented signals, responsibility doesn’t disappear.
It relocates.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧:
Misaligned authority increases cognitive load, burnout, and implementation failure... especially in high-pressure environments.

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲.
It’s about design.

Without intentional redesign, 
decentralization becomes weight without structure.

𝐀𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫, 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠:
If leadership models don’t evolve to account for fragmented authority and redistributed responsibility, the pressure at the level closest to the work will become increasingly difficult to carry.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨. 
𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐢𝐭.

That’s what I see as we move into the year ahead.
I’m curious what others are noticing.

Where are you feeling this misalignment most right now?
And what support feels missing as responsibility continues to shift?

Hi, I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI, where we focus on community-centered, research-backed approaches to leadership, learning, and system design.

#EducationLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EdLeadership #SystemsThinking #ChangeLeadership #EquityInEducation #EducationPolicy #LeadershipMatters #ProfessionalLearning #EducationalInnovation #Midjourney

𝐂𝐔𝐓. 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄. → 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬
A continuation of the Outdated Operating Systems series…

We’ve already named four layers:
 1️⃣ Education isn’t broken — it’s outdated.
 2️⃣ Our policies run on expired code.
 3️⃣ Our culture doesn’t match what we know about human learning.
 4️⃣ Our metrics distort what we value.

Now comes the next layer:
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐝-𝟏𝟗𝟎𝟎𝐬.

𝐂𝐔𝐓
• Uniform pacing
• Endless “adaptive practice” 
• Worksheets with prettier graphics
• Curriculum dictated by the calendar
• Quiet clicking rebranded as “innovation”

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝...𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭.

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘
Where instructional design has modernized and what research supports:
• Inquiry-based learning
• Collaborative problem-solving
• Interdisciplinary project design
• Agency-driven learning pathways
• Mastery + competency progression

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬; 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡.

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄
A 2025-ready instructional model that:
• Makes space for curiosity, exploration, and productive struggle
• Connects learning to real issues, real communities, real futures
• Treats belonging and identity as academic infrastructure
• Centers teachers as designers and instructional experts
• Gives students agency in process, not just product

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓
We’ve upgraded the tools, not the teaching.
And shiny devices can’t modernize a model built for another century.

𝐂𝐔𝐓 models that constrain thinking.
𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 models grounded in research and humanity.
𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 models worthy of the generation we’re teaching.

Hi I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI, where we help schools redesign systems using research, community voice, and centering purpose.

#TechWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation #TeacherFirstTech #EducationInnovation #FutureReadySchools #DistrictLeadership #AssessmentReform #EdPolicy #LearningSciences #BrightMindsAI #InstructionalDesign #MidjourneyAI #HumanCenteredDesign

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 · 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐀𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠
When people talk about reimagining education, it often sounds theoretical.

But around the world, schools are already doing things differently.
And they are doing them well.

🌍 Finland delays formal academics and protects time for play and well-being.
🌍 Denmark replaces rows of desks with open studios and flexible spaces.
🌍 The United States includes independent schools that center projects instead of periods.
𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲...
Sweden and Bali intentionally design for inclusion, sustainability, and belonging from the very beginning.

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬.
1️⃣ Deep learning improves when students work on meaningful, real-world problems.
2️⃣ Motivation increases when learners have agency and see purpose in their work.
3️⃣ Well-being and belonging support higher achievement rather than distracting from it.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬:
None of these schools are chasing the newest tool.
They are designing learning environments with intention.
The lesson is not that every school should copy these models.
It is that every school can learn from the principles behind them.

At BrightMinds AI, this is where our work lives. We help schools translate proven global practices into approaches that fit their communities, constraints, and goals so change feels possible, not overwhelming.

#LearningAroundTheWorld #WhatWorksInEducation #ReimagineEducation
#GlobalLearning #PurposeDrivenEducation #StudentAgency
#HumanCenteredLearning #FutureOfLearning

Grateful for the opportunity to contribute to this important conversation and for the invitation from Saima Abbas, PhD. and the EduAI Pakistan Initiative. Listening, learning, and engaging across global contexts matters deeply to us at BrightMinds AI. Ethical, human-centered AI integration has to be rooted in local realities, educator voice, and shared responsibility. Honored to be at the table and to support the work unfolding here.

#BrightMindsAI #GlobalEducation #HumanCenteredAI #EthicalAI #AIInEducation #EducatorVoice #PurposeDriven #EducationLeadership

🚀 EduAI Pakistan Initiative | Advancing AI in Education

The EduAI Pakistan Initiative is moving forward with strong momentum as global experts contribute insights on the future of AI in education. The focus remains on human-centered, ethical, and context-responsive AI integration.

Key Expert Highlights:
José Antonio Bowen emphasized starting AI integration through experimentation and pilot initiatives, especially in developing contexts. He highlighted AI’s potential to address teacher shortages and stressed that the key AI skill for educators is asking better questions and critically evaluating outputs. He underscored continuous, hands-on professional development, with teachers evolving into mentors in hybrid learning environments.
Susan Purrington stressed that no single AI framework fits all contexts and advocated for locally responsive, institution-wide approaches. She emphasized educator autonomy, strong change management, and alignment between curriculum, textbooks, pedagogy, and assessment. She cautioned against over-reliance on AI while reaffirming that AI will support—not replace—educators.
Jessica Maddry, M.EdLT highlighted the importance of building critical awareness of AI, including understanding bias, training data, and system limitations. She emphasized that AI will function as a co-teacher rather than replacing educators, especially in collaborative learning. She called for stronger focus on conceptual STEM learning, portfolio-based assessment, and ethical governance.
Matthew Esterman 🧔🏻 emphasized building AI integration on existing curriculum and teaching standards rather than creating new frameworks. He highlighted the need for local contextualization, clear ethical guidelines, and human–AI collaboration. He stressed the transition of educators into supervisory and editorial roles while keeping education human centered.
The initiative continues to shape a future-ready, teacher-empowered, and ethically grounded AI education framework for Pakistan.
#EduAIPakistan #AIinEducation #TeacherEmpowerment #EthicalAI #FutureOfLearning #CurriculumInnovation

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬...𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞.

This year didn’t just introduce new tools or policies.
It quietly reshaped expectations, often without redesigning the systems meant to support them.

Across education, responsibility moved faster than clarity.
Technology accelerated.
Governance signals fragmented.
Leadership was asked to hold things together without new structures.

At BrightMinds AI, our work has always been grounded in a simple, research-backed truth:

𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐝. 
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝.

Emerging research on leadership in technology-driven, decentralized school environments reinforces what many educators already feel:
𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲.

When those conditions are missing, the burden doesn’t disappear.
It concentrates. And it concentrates most heavily on educators, students, and families.

As we approach a new year, I’m less interested in resolutions and more interested in what this past year revealed about leadership itself... not as a title, but as a responsibility to protect the work, the people, and relationships.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝
Looking at what surfaced during a truly wild year 
And ideas about what leadership may need to become next.

No announcements.
Just careful noticing.

Hi, I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds, where we focus on community-centered, research-backed approaches to leadership, learning, and system design.

#EducationLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #EdLeadership #SystemsThinking #ChangeLeadership #EquityInEducation #EducationalInnovation #LeadershipMatters #EducationPolicy #ProfessionalLearning #ReimagineEducation

𝐂𝐔𝐓. 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄. → 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬
A continuation of the Outdated Operating Systems series…

1️⃣ We’ve updated the policies.
2️⃣ We’ve updated the culture.
3️⃣ We’ve updated the metrics.
4️⃣ We’ve updated the instructional models.
𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭: 
𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐲.

𝐂𝐔𝐓
Roles that no longer reflect what learning demands in 2025:
• Teacher = content deliverer
• Student = passive receiver of information
• Leader = compliance manager
• Family = spectator instead of partner
• Community = optional add-on
• Tech = shortcut, not strategy

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘
Where modern research already points the way:
• Teachers as designers, facilitators, sense-makers
• Students as problem-solvers, creators, collaborators
• Leaders as systems thinkers and culture-builders
• Families as co-educators and contextual experts
• Communities as learning ecosystems, not outsiders 
• Tech as amplification, not replacement

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬. 
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐬𝐲𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡. 

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄
A role architecture aligned to human learning and the world our learners inherit:
• Teachers empowered as knowledge workers
• Students trusted as co-authors of the learning process
• Leaders shifting from control → coherence
• Families integrated as equity partners
• Community organizations embedded as extensions of learning
• AI positioned as a tool for capacity, not compliance

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓
We’ve changed the technology.
We’ve changed the standards.
We’ve changed the tools.
𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲.

𝐂𝐔𝐓 identities built for the past.
𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 roles aligned with learning science.
𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 identities worthy of the world our students will enter.

Hi, I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI, where we help schools redesign systems through research, community voice, and a purpose-centered approach.

#TechWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation #FutureReadySchools #EducationInnovation #DistrictLeadership #HumanCenteredDesign
#TeacherFirstTech #SystemChange #BrightMindsAI #EdPolicy #K12 #K12Leadership #EducationTransformation #LearningSciences #SuperintendentNetwork #AIinSchools #ModernRoles #MidjourneyAI

𝐂𝐔𝐓. 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄. → 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬
A continuation of the Outdated Operating Systems series…

We’ve named six truths so far:
1️⃣ Education isn’t broken — it’s outdated.
2️⃣ Our policies run on expired code.
3️⃣ Our culture doesn’t match human learning.
4️⃣ Our metrics distort what we value.
5️⃣ Our instructional models mirror the mid-1900s.
6️⃣ Our definition of teacher expertise hasn’t caught up to science

Which brings us to Truth #7:
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 “𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭” 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐫𝐚. 𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬, 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞.

𝐂𝐔𝐓
The support structures that sound helpful but silently undermine growth:
• One-size-fits-all PD that ignores teacher expertise
• Evaluation systems built on compliance, not development
• Mentorship based on convenience, not research
• Tech rollouts without training, time, or alignment
• Leadership frameworks designed for industrial-era schools

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘
What research actually shows improves teacher growth and student outcomes:
• Ongoing coaching over one-off workshops
• Collaborative inquiry and lesson study
• Job-embedded professional learning
• Psychological safety as the foundation for innovation
• Shared decision-making and distributed leadership
• Time to reflect, rehearse, revise, and iterate

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄
A 2025-ready ecosystem where:
• PD is personalized, purposeful, and tied to real classroom needs
• Coaching is a norm, not a remediation
• Technology integration is strategic, not chaotic
• Leaders are culture-builders, not compliance officers
• Teacher voice shapes decisions, not reacts to them
• Time is honored as the currency of learning—for students and adults

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓
We can’t build 21st-century learning on 20th-century support.

𝐂𝐔𝐓 structures that drain capacity.
𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 structures that build collective expertise.
𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 systems that allow teachers and learners to thrive.

Hi, I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI, where we help schools redesign systems using research, community voice, and centering purpose.

#TechWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation #FutureReadySchools #TeacherFirstTech #EducationInnovation #ProfessionalLearning #SystemChange #LearningSciences #DistrictLeadership #BrightMindsAI #HumanCenteredDesign #EdLeadership #MidjourneyAI

𝐂𝐔𝐓. 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄. → 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
A continuation of the Outdated Operating Systems series…

We’ve named seven truths so far:
1️⃣ Education isn’t broken — it’s outdated.
2️⃣ Our policies run on expired code.
3️⃣ Our culture doesn’t match human learning.
4️⃣ Our metrics distort what we value.
5️⃣ Our instructional models mirror the mid-1900s.
6️⃣ Our definition of teacher expertise hasn’t caught up to science.
7️⃣ Our educator support systems are relics of another era.

Which brings us to Truth #8:
𝐖𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.

𝐂𝐔𝐓
The outdated defaults shaping student experience:
• Bell schedules that fragment thinking
• Zero tolerance policies that ignore child development
• Punitive attendance rules equating presence with learning
• Rigid course sequences with no space for interest or identity
• Engagement defined by silence, stillness, or compliance

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘
What decades of research say students actually need:
• Belonging → increases academic persistence
• Relevance → strengthens transfer and motivation
• Agency → shifts students from compliance to curiosity
• Relationships → the strongest predictor of engagement
• Opportunities for mastery → not one-shot performance
• Emotionally safe environments → essential for cognition

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄
A 2025-worthy student experience where:
• Learning pathways reflect student strengths, goals, and identity
• Time becomes more flexible less 42-minute blocks
• Well-being is treated as cognitive infrastructure
• AI tools expand exploration and creativity
• Students practice decision-making, collaboration, and meaning-making

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭-𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐱 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓
We’ve updated tools.
We’ve updated research.
We’ve updated science.
Now we must update the lived experience of the students we serve.

𝐂𝐔𝐓 student experiences designed for control.
𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 what truly supports human development.
𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 the experiences today’s learners deserve.

Hi, I’m Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI, we help schools redesign systems using research, community voice, and centering purpose.

#TechWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation #FutureReadySchools #AuthenticLearning #HumanCenteredDesign #EducationInnovation #StudentExperience #K12Leadership #EdPolicy #LearningSciences #BrightMindsAI #PurposeDriven #WholeChild #Midjourney

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