Erin Lewber

Erin Lewber Coaching

Helping career changers navigate the pivot and thrive in their new role.

Resume, Interview, and Career Change Success Coaching

Founder

Amazon Business

Head of Strategic Account Management

Amazon Business $35B B2B e-Procurement organization serving 6MM+ customers.

In this role, I led a team of 12 Strategic Account Management direct reports who support Amazon Business' Fortune 1000 customers across Tech, Manufacturing, CPG, Construction, Telecom, and more.

Manager, Strategic Account Management

Developed customer relationships and grew sales within a $60MM portfolio of Amazon Business' Fortune 1000 customers within Automotive, Manufacturing, Construction, and Tech industries.

Senior Strategic Account Manager

Promoted from L5 Program Manager to L6 Senior Program Manager

Senior Program Manager, B2B Spend Analytics

Program Manager - B2B Spend Analytics

Business Development Manager, Amazon 3P B2B Seller Development

OpTech

Director Sales and Recruiting - Healthcare + IT

Responsible for driving recruiting and sales teams to achieve revenue and placement targets within target client accounts.

Account Executive - Healthcare + IT Recruiting

Responsible for growing client relationships and achieving placement targets within a named client account.

Account Manager - Healthcare + IT Recruiting

VisionIT

VisionIT is a Technical Recruiting and Staffing startup in Detroit, MI. As a Client Delivery Manager, I managed technical recruiting and sourcing delivery to meet Fortune 500 Automotive and Tech client needs and timelines. In this role, I worked on-site in a client-facing capacity to manage temporary staffing and project-based talent deliverables

Client Delivery Manager - IT Recruiting

Trader Joe's

Selected as one of 7 candidates out of 1K+ applicants for the highly competitive Regional Mobile Thriver (RMT) Program, which is the highest level an external candidate can hire into at Trader Joe's. As a corporate employee, I led store operations for three distinct Trader Joe's locations in Metr-Detroit and completed TJ's development program for people leadership and Trader Joe's signature "Wow!" customer service.

Sales Manager

Colasanti's Market

Managed daily operations and held P&L responsibility for a 100 employee, $20M annual revenue independent high-end grocery store

Director, Retail Grocery Sales and Operations

I lead a Strategic B2B Sales team of 12 Strategic Adoption Managers (SAMs) at Amazon Business. SAMs are a hybrid sales/account management/customer success role chartered with growing user engagement, adoption, and retention across Amazon Business' Fortune 1000 customers across Manufacturing, Construction, Tech, FinTech, Banking, and Automotive industries.  Amazon Business (AB), it is Amazon's B2B arm of the organization that helps companies buy the things they need for work through the convenient Amazon buying experience.

In addition to my work at Amazon, I'm also a resume, job search and interview coach for career transitioners and moms. As a two-time career pivoter myself who found herself without a job (or the know-how to reinvent my career), I'm passionate about teaching career changers how to remarket themselves for a new industry and/or role.

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Head of Strategic Adoption, Sr. B2B Sales Leader

I lead a team of 12 to drive adoption of Amazon Business within AB's Fortune 1000 customer base.  

In this role, I've developed, launched, and scaled the Strategic Adoption role across Amazon Business.

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

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐆𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐫, 𝐀𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬
Over the past week, we explored how many school practices began with care but drifted into control. 

None of this happened overnight. 
Apathy rarely does.

It forms slowly when people feel over-managed, under-heard, and disconnected from the purpose of their work. 

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲:
when autonomy decreases, engagement drops; when relevance fades, motivation declines; when students feel unseen, apathy fills the gap.

The good news is that apathy is not a character trait. It is a system signal.

𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤, 𝐈 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬:
𝙾𝚞𝚝 𝚆𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙾𝚕𝚍 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝙸𝚗 𝚆𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝙽𝚎𝚠 
𝙸𝚏 𝙸 𝚆𝚎𝚛𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝙱𝚞𝚒𝚕𝚍 𝚊 𝚂𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚕 𝙵𝚛𝚘𝚖 𝚂𝚌𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑…

A grounded, research-informed look at how we can rebuild motivation, belonging, and purpose one move at a time.
And yes, there are solutions!

Hi I am Jessica, cofounder of BrightMinds AI, where we help schools redesign systems with purpose and community at the center. 

 #BrightMindsAI #TechWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation #Implementation #EdTechEquity #TeacherFirstTech #BeyondTheTool #PurposeDriven #EducationJustice #DemystifyAI #EducationalLeaderhip

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

𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡… 𝐈’𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐬.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭:
Purpose Over Productivity

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞:
Learning that feels alive... grounded in relevance, agency, and meaning.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲:
Pacing guides dictate speed over understanding.
Scripted lessons replace teacher judgment.
Creativity gets cut for coverage.
Relevance rarely enters the room.
The one-liner that lands:

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬:
1️⃣ Meaning fuels motivation more than compliance ever will (Darling-Hammond et al., 2021).
2️⃣ Connecting learning to current events increases retention and critical thinking (Immordino-Yang, 2016).
3️⃣ Autonomy strengthens engagement (Deci & Ryan, 2020).

𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲:
Choose one lesson this week and start with a 30-second “Why Now?” 
One simple anchor from:
A headline.
A local issue.
A global trend.
No mysteries, just...
“Here’s how this connects to what we’re learning.”

𝐈𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 “𝐰𝐡𝐲” 𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰.

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

#BrightMindsAI #TechWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation #Implementation #EdTechEquity #TeacherFirstTech #BeyondTheTool #PurposeDriven #EducationJustice #DemystifyAI #EducationalLeadership #Teachers

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐆𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐫: 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Let’s say the quiet part out loud:
Zero tolerance didn’t make schools safer.

We’ve spent years calling silence “respect” and compliance “good behavior.”
Forgetting that children are not problems to manage.

Two comments from yesterday said it better than any policy report ever could:
“Attendance was never just being in the room. It was safety, trust, and whether a child felt held enough to return the next day.” Arafeh Karimi
and
“Systems should interpret, not interrogate. Optimize for well-being, not performative presence.” William McDonough,

Zero-tolerance culture does the opposite.
It strips away context.
It rewards silence.
It punishes humanity.

And once you see it, you see it everywhere:
Kids walking in perfect silent lines
“Voices off” in hallways and cafeterias
Automatic referrals for “defiance”
One-size-fits-all consequences
No questions. No nuance. No humanity.

It looks orderly.
But it feels carceral.
This is the logic of the school-to-prison pipeline:
Start with silence. End with compliance. Call it safety.

𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 (Reimagined):
Boundaries should guide kids, not criminalize them.

𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (Post-AI):
Less zero tolerance.
More zero isolation.
More conversation.
More context.
More humanity.

Hi, I’m Jessica, co-founder of BrightMinds AI.
We help schools build systems that see people, not just behavior.

#WhenGoodIdeasGoTooFar #BrightMindsAI #EducationJustice #PurposeDriven #BeyondTheTool #EdTechEquity #TeacherFirstTech

𝐂𝐔𝐓. 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄. → 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬
𝘈 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱.

In 2025, chronic absenteeism and student disconnection remain top national concerns. Research continues to show that belonging is the strongest predictor of attendance and engagement.

𝐂𝐔𝐓:
The all-or-nothing mindset shaped by compliance-based attendance that treats punctuality as proof of readiness.

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘:
Belonging-centered practices that recognize connection as a cognitive prerequisite.
Example:
 • Community-centered openings, such as morning warm-ups or brief check-ins that help students enter the day regulated and seen.

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄:
A readiness culture rooted in context, not judgment... noticing, asking, and supporting the real conditions students walk in with.
Example:
 • A 30-second readiness moment:
 “Did you eat? Are you okay today? What do you need to start strong?”

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐒:
1️⃣ Belonging improves attendance more than enforcement (National Academies, 2022).
2️⃣ Connection with adults increases engagement & regulation (Osher et al., 2020).
3️⃣ Removing practical barriers outperforms penalties (Attendance Works, 2023).
4️⃣ Schools with strong belonging show higher persistence (ElevateK12, 2024).

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

#TechWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation #Implementation #EdTechEquity #TeacherFirstTech #BeyondTheTool #PurposeDriven #EducationJustice #DemystifyAI #EducationalLeadership #FutureOfEducation

𝐂𝐔𝐓. 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄. → 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐬
𝘈 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱.

In 2025, schools face rising concerns around digital safety, AI misuse, and student distraction. But research shows bans make students less prepared, not safer.

𝐂𝐔𝐓:
Reactionary technology bans that remove tools instead of teaching students how to navigate them.

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘:
Digital and AI literacy introduced early and nurtured with the same intentional, step-by-step care as learning to read.
 Example:
 • Structured, predictable routines that teach responsible use through guided practice.

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄:
A foundation of tech fluency rooted in safety, agency, and skill.
 Example:
 • Weekly digital literacy micro-lessons that build judgment, not fear.

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐒:
1️⃣ Teaching digital skills reduces unsafe behavior more effectively than restricting access (UNESCO, 2023).
2️⃣ Early, developmentally appropriate digital literacy increases long-term safety and agency (Cranston, 2024).
3️⃣ Students learn responsible use through practice, not prohibition (APA, 2024).
4️⃣ EdWeek identifies “tech overcorrection” as a major contradiction in 2025 schools.

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

#TechWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation #Implementation #EdTechEquity
 #TeacherFirstTech #BeyondTheTool #PurposeDriven #EducationJustice
 #DemystifyAI #EducationalLeadership #FutureOfEducation

𝐀 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞
Over the last year, my work has taken me into countless conversations with educators, leaders, families, technologists, and communities... and this week, I found myself reflecting on just how much has changed.

When I look back at where this journey started... 
It wasn’t with AI.
It wasn’t with policy.
It wasn’t with strategy.

It started with a question:
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥?

A year ago, we began naming the patterns many felt but couldn’t articulate:
compliance culture, the erosion of curiosity, the widening tech divide, and the quiet truth that many systems were working exactly as designed.

We talked about belonging, equity, and voice.
We talked about safety, data, and the risk of letting efficiency outrun humanity.
We talked about what it means to teach in a world that's changing so abruptly.

And together, something shifted.
We stopped only naming what was broken.
We began designing what could be built.
𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭, 𝐈 𝐚𝐦 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥.

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 for the educators who show up in these threads with honesty.
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 for the people asking the hard but necessary questions.
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 for the global colleagues who remind us this work is shared.
𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 for the momentum that comes when people choose purpose over fear.

We may not have consensus on what comes next.
But we have something far more powerful:
A community of people who still believe learning can be joyful, meaningful, creative, and human.
And that’s enough to build from.

Here’s to the next chapter where we... 
𝐂𝐔𝐓 what no longer works,
𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 what honors people, and 
𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 what every child deserves.

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

#TechWithPurpose #ReimagineEducation #TeacherFirstTech #EducationJustice #PurposeDriven #DemystifyAI #BrightMindsAI #FutureOfEducation #EducationalLeadership #Teachers #Educators

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐍𝐨𝐰
We are standing inside a system update.
Structures are shifting. Old assumptions are cracking. Agencies disappearing.

𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝, 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭?
Not “How do we patch what is broken?”
Not “How do we copy the last 50 years?”
Not “How do we survive the next mandate?”
But what do we actually want school to be for the generation growing up right now?

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦-𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐨𝐦, 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

Learning does not stop when school ends… and I am watching that firsthand.
My dad, at 86, is exploring quantum computing simply because he can.
My mom, at 83, is still writing books and building worlds with her words.
A home full of lifelong learning taught me early that curiosity is the greatest inheritance we can give students, and it never expires.

🌟 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤-𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐂𝐔𝐓. 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄.
A blueprint for the schools we actually need next.

This series will explore:
✂️ CUT the practices we must finally release
📄 COPY what is worth carrying into the future
✨ CREATE the bold, purposeful designs that help learning feel alive again

Each day, we will reimagine a part of school we have been copy-pasting for decades, grounded in research, educator insight, and real solutions you can bring into your community.

If the old system is shaking, this is not a crisis. It is an opening.
Let’s build forward, not backward.

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𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧 — 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝

Over the past week, I’ve been sitting with three pieces of writing that hit hard:
1️⃣ Substack essay showing how our lives still run on decades-old systems.
2️⃣ A viral analysis revealing our poverty line is based on a 1963 formula.
3️⃣ A history professor arguing that AI didn’t break college, it exposed cracks that have been widening since the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Three different domains.
One unmistakable pattern:

𝐖𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧’𝐭 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬.

Education isn’t failing because it’s weak.
It’s failing because it hasn’t been updated.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫
🕜 Systems designed for 20th-century needs cannot produce 21st-century outcomes (UJ Journal of Management, 2023).
🕒 The gaps we see today are the result of structural stagnation, not sudden disruption.
🕤 Policy cycles move slower than technological reality, and AI has widened that.

𝐀𝐈 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐝, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲. 
It surfaced what has been outdated for generations.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫: 𝟏𝟗𝟕𝟎𝐬 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬, 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟎𝐬 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟎𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐬.
Meanwhile, today’s students are entering a world shaped by AI, automation, global interdependence, and constant reinvention.

This isn’t about blame.
It’s about recognizing reality:
𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞. 
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬.

So if the systems won’t update themselves, we have a choice:
𝐂𝐔𝐓 what no longer serves.
𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘 what is human-centered and research-backed.
𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 the future every learner deserves.

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𝐈𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐥𝐬𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞?
A continuation of the “Outdated Operating Systems” series...

Yesterday, we named a hard truth:
Education isn’t broken — it’s outdated.
And once you see that, something else becomes obvious:
Schools aren’t the only system running on expired code.

Over the last 48 hours, I dug into more research…
and the pattern is impossible to ignore.

𝐂𝐔𝐓
The assumption that our foundations are “current.”
They aren’t... and that’s not failure.
 It’s a timeline of misalignment.

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧’𝐭.
1️⃣ Early childhood frameworks = holistic development, co-regulation, and environment.
2️⃣ SEL frameworks = modern science on identity, agency, and emotional development.
3️⃣ UDL, MTSS, and trauma-informed models offer proactive, inclusive blueprints.
4️⃣ Culturally responsive pedagogy brings belonging, identity, and perspective back into instructional design.
5️⃣ Career pathways and digital citizenship frameworks reflect the realities of a digital, global world.

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘
The research-backed practices pointing us forward.
Learning sciences are clear:
 • Curiosity increases retention
 • Belonging strengthens motivation
 • Autonomy boosts engagement
 • Cognitive load must be managed
 • Relationships are instructional infrastructure
This is the modern foundation! 

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄
A coherent system where policy, practice, and developmental science finally match. A system where:
 • We measure thinking, meaning-making, collaboration, and digital wisdom
 • Time is structured around mastery 
 • Early childhood becomes the foundation, not the afterthought
 • K–12 aligns with a world shaped by AI, automation, and global awareness

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤
CUT what’s outdated.
COPY what is research-aligned and human-centered.
CREATE the future every learner deserves.

𝐀 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐧𝐨 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟗𝟔𝟓 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝟏𝟗𝟖𝟎𝐬 𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟎𝐬 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠… 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝.

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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?

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𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡… 𝐈’𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭:
Development Over Discipline

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞:
Calmer classrooms and better emotional regulation.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲:
Silence and stillness define order.
Transitions prioritize adult convenience.
Movement and social moments are restricted.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬:
Movement improves attention and executive function (Diamond, 2020).
Social interaction supports regulation (Perry & Winfrey, 2021).
Restrictive environments elevate stress and reduce engagement (Shonkoff, 2016).

𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲:
Add a Movement Minute:
A slow walk, arm stretch, or shoulder roll.
One minute reduces stress and boosts attention.
A structured reset lowers stress and increases instructional time.

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𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡… 𝐈’𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭:
Literacy Over Limitation

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞:
Safer, more responsible digital behavior.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲:
Tech removed when issues arise.
Phone and AI bans used to manage distraction.
Skills expected without instruction.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬:
1️⃣ Avoidance increases vulnerability to misinformation and unsafe behavior (Pangrazio, 2021).
2️⃣ Digital literacy grows through guided use, not avoidance (Livingstone et al., 2022).
3️⃣ Structured practice reduces online risk (UNICEF Global Insights, 2023).

𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲:
Plan a Simple Weekly Digital Skill:
How to pause. How to verify. How to set digital boundaries.
Small lessons build lifelong habits. Plus, no new curriculum required.

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Honored to share this special edition of the EduVerse Newsletter, where I had the privilege of contributing alongside extraordinary educators and global leaders.

This issue, focused on sustainability and the future we’re preparing our learners to build, could not be more timely. In a world shaped by climate challenges, social inequities, and rapid technological change, the work of reimagining education isn’t optional.

I’m deeply grateful to the EduVerse team for the invitation to be part of this important conversation once again. The collective wisdom in this edition reflects a shared commitment to shaping learning environments rooted in purpose, equity, and possibility.

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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.

𝐂𝐔𝐓. 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘. 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄. → 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
𝘈 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱.

In 2025, the mental health strain on students is rising, yet many schools still rely on punitive discipline systems proven to escalate harm rather than support regulation.

𝐂𝐔𝐓:
Zero-tolerance discipline policies that escalate minor behaviors into major consequences.

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘:
Context-driven responses that see behavior as communication, not defiance.
Example:
 • Quick, non-punitive chats that help students regulate before consequences are considered.

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄:
Micro-restorative practices that pause the nervous system and build trust.
Example:
 • A two-question pause:
 “What happened?”
 “What do you need?”

𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝐒𝐀𝐘𝐒:
1️⃣ Restorative practices reduce repeat behavior (Gregory & Fergus, 2017).
2️⃣ Zero tolerance increases inequities and stress (APA Task Force, 2020).
3️⃣ Co-regulation supports emotional stability and learning (Porges, 2021).
4️⃣ EdWeek names punitive discipline as a systemic crisis for 2025.

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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

𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡… 𝐈’𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭:
Mindset Over Metrics

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞:
Better attendance through stronger connection.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲:
Attendance is tied to punctuality.
Readiness measured by quiet compliance.
Absences judged through narrow criteria.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬:
Belonging drives attendance more than rules (National Academies, 2022).
Adult-student connection boosts engagement (Osher et al., 2020).
Removing barriers outperforms penalties (Attendance Works, 2023).

𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲:
Begin with a 30-second Readiness Check:
Did you eat? Are you okay today?
What do you need to start the day strong?
A tiny routine that strengthens belonging and attendance.

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𝐈𝐟 𝐈 𝐖𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡… 𝐈’𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭:
Context Over Consequences

𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞:
Fair discipline that builds trust, protects wellbeing, and reduces escalation.

𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲:
Minor behaviors escalate into majors through point-based discipline.
Three “small” incidents can result in suspension.
“Consistency” often replaces context, need, or developmental understanding.
Students rarely receive space for regulation, repair, or conversation.

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐚𝐲𝐬:
1️⃣ Students who perceive unfair discipline have significantly higher risk of anxiety, depression, and hopelessness (CDC, 2024).
2️⃣ Escalation models (ex: 3 minors = major) increase stress activation, worsening behavior not reducing it (Center for the Developing Child, 2021).
3️⃣ Zero-tolerance and exclusionary discipline correlate with higher mental-health challenges, lower belonging, and greater disparities (NEPC, 2025).
4️⃣ Restorative and context-rich approaches improve emotional wellbeing, reduce violence, and strengthen relationships (Frontiers in Education, 2025).

𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲:
Say one regulating phrase:
“Let’s take a moment. You’re safe. We can figure this out.”
This resets the nervous system, for both the student and the adult, and prevents knee-jerk escalation.

𝐀 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐲 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

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

We’ve already named two truths:
1️⃣ Education isn’t broken — it’s outdated.
2️⃣ The foundations beneath our system are running on expired code.

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐫𝐝:
Even if we fix policy and redesign classrooms, our cultural operating system is still decades behind. And culture is the part no mandate can fix, but everyone feels.

𝐂𝐔𝐓
The cultural defaults that no longer serve:
• Behavior = character instead of context
• Standardization = legitimacy
• Teacher = content delivery + test proctor
• Busyness = effectiveness
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐩𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐬. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬.

𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐘
What modern research tells us clearly:
• Psychological safety fuels deeper thinking
• Belonging boosts engagement and attendance
• Agency transforms compliance into curiosity
• Co-regulation improves readiness
• Identity-affirming spaces strengthen learning

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞.  
𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐲𝐞𝐭.

𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄
A culture that matches what we know in 2025:
• Students seen as humans, not data points
• Teachers valued as knowledge workers
• Emotional development = cognitive development
• Identity + belonging treated as instructional infrastructure
• AI used to expand human capacity, not replace judgment
• Leadership rooted in trust, not control

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠. 
𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞.

𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐅𝐓
We’ve updated our tools.
We’ve updated our science.
We’ve updated our frameworks.
𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

CUT what no longer reflects how humans learn.
COPY what strengthens connection, regulation, and meaning-making.
CREATE a culture that allows every learner and every educator to thrive.

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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

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