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We’re so excited to share our new video about the work we do with schools to ensure every child has access to a quality education. To get in touch with one of our specialists, send us a DM or visit fullmindlearning.com/contact-us

🎖️Memorial Day: Honoring Service, Inspiring the Future Today, we pause to remember and honor the courageous individuals who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their legacy is a powerful reminder of the freedoms we hold and the responsibility we share in shaping a brighter future. At Fullmind, we carry that spirit forward by expanding access to quality education, empowering students, supporting schools, and creating opportunities for every learner to thrive. ✨ As we reflect today, we remain committed to building pathways that honor the past by investing in the future. 👉 To learn more and stay updated, follow us or visit our website. fullmindlearning.com/?social #MemorialDay #Fullmind #EducationMatters #StudentSuccess

📊 Fullmind Friday Fact Did you know? Fullmind supports 600+ schools and districts by providing live, certified virtual teachers, helping fill hard-to-staff roles and expand learning opportunities for students across all subjects and needs. ✨ Fullmind makes it possible for every classroom to access high-quality, real-time instruction—just like a traditional classroom, but more flexible and scalable. 👉 To know more about us, follow us or visit: fullmindlearning.com/?social

🎧 Season 11 Episode 14 | Learning Can’t Wait 📌 Key Highlight: True student success goes beyond achievement—it’s about cultivating agency, purpose, and a lifelong love of learning. In Season 11 Episode 14, Hayley Spira-Bauer reconnects with Deborah Kenny, CEO & Founder of Harlem Village Academies, to unpack what it really means to build deeply impactful schools. Drawing from her new book The Well Educated Child, Deborah shares a powerful framework centered on quality thinking, intrinsic motivation, and ethical purpose and why traditional measures like test scores alone fall short of preparing students for the future. This episode is a compelling reminder that when schools empower students to think independently, read deeply, and develop a sense of purpose, learning becomes transformational. It challenges educators and leaders to rethink systems and prioritize what truly matters: developing thoughtful, self directed learners who can navigate an increasingly complex world. 👉 To listen to the full conversation, please click here. podcast.learningcantwait.com #LearningCantWait #StudentAgency #EducationLeadership #DeeperLearning

Behind the Logo, More Than a Brand — It’s Our People At Fullmind, impact starts with the people behind the work. 💬 Nick Kottis Frontend Software Engineer & Customer Support “While working in Customer Support, I’ve heard many parents share how much Fullmind has helped their children succeed. It’s incredibly rewarding, and I’m proud to be part of the team that makes that impact possible.” Driven by purpose, Nick is also passionate about the future of education: “One challenge I’m committed to solving is ensuring all students have equitable access to education. Every day, we work to make that a reality—so every learner has the tools and opportunities they need to succeed.” Through voices like Nick’s, we’re reminded that Fullmind is more than a platform—it’s a team dedicated to expanding access and unlocking student potential. 👉 To learn more about us, follow our page or visit our website: fullmindlearning.com/?social #Fullmind #EdTech #StudentSuccess #TeamSpotlight

🎧 Season 11 Episode 13 | Learning Can’t Wait 📌 Key Highlight: Real student growth requires both high quality curriculum and meaningful “productive struggle.” In Season 11 Episode 13, Hayley Spira-Bauer sits down with John White, CEO of Great Minds and former Louisiana State Superintendent, to explore what truly drives system wide improvement in education. From post Katrina transformation to sustained literacy and math gains, John shares how leadership, curriculum coherence, and high expectations can create lasting change for students, especially at scale. This episode challenges conventional thinking around edtech and efficiency, emphasizing that deep learning requires friction, discourse, and human connection. It’s a powerful reminder that while innovation matters, the core of education remains rooted in strong teaching, structured content, and meaningful engagement. 👉 To listen to the full conversation, please click here. podcast.learningcantwait.com #LearningCantWait #EducationLeadership #CurriculumMatters #StudentSuccess

🎧 Season 11 Episode 12 | Learning Can’t Wait 📌 Key Highlight: Behavior is communication, and regulation changes everything. In Season 11 Episode 12, Hayley Spira Bauer is joined by Dana Ainsworth, founder of Tomorrow House, for a deeply grounded conversation on trauma, nervous system regulation, and what schools can realistically do to support student well being. Dana reframes behavioral challenges as signals of dysregulation, not defiance, and shares practical, research based tools educators can use immediately—without adding more to already full plates. This episode explores the intersection of neuroscience, education policy, and classroom practice, offering a hopeful path forward for educators navigating rising mental health needs, AI disruption, and post pandemic stress. It’s a timely reminder that small, intentional shifts—like creating space for calm—can have an outsized impact on learning and connection. 👉 To listen to the full conversation, please click here. podcast.learningcantwait.com #LearningCantWait #StudentWellbeing #TraumaInformedEducation #TeacherSupport

Had a wonderful time attending the TLI Tech Expo with Lower Hudson Valley RIC over the past week! The team had a great opportunity to connect with long-time partners and educators who continue to collaborate with us in supporting schools and students across New York State. We’re grateful for the continued trust, partnership, and shared commitment to making quality education more accessible for learners and districts alike. The event also gave the team an opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen connections, and celebrate the impact of collaboration across the education community. We truly appreciate the continued support shown to our NYS team throughout the event. To know more about what we do, please visit our site: fullmindlearning.com/?social #EducationInnovation #EdTech #StudentSuccess #K12Education

🎧 Season 11 Episode 11 | Learning Can’t Wait 📌 Key Highlight: Systems change is possible, and it’s already happening. In Season 11 Episode 11, Hayley Spira‑Bauer sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Chu, Jason Kamras, and Celeste Terry to unpack what it really takes to improve student outcomes at scale. Through the All Systems Go work and the REACH framework, this conversation shows how districts are driving real gains in reading by investing in teachers, aligning curriculum, listening to communities, and hardwiring effective practices into daily work. This episode is a powerful reminder that leadership is not top‑down—it’s grounded in humility, trust, and deep engagement with educators and families. When systems cohere around a shared vision and support high‑quality implementation, students succeed. 👉 To listen to the full conversation, please click here. podcast.learningcantwait.com #LearningCantWait #EducationLeadership #SystemicChange #StudentSuccess

Day 1 | Teacher Appreciation Week Reason #1 We Love Our Educators and the reason Fullmind exists: They believe every child can achieve, and they do whatever it takes to make it happen. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. We see you. 💜🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #FullmindxElevateK12

Day 2 | Teacher Appreciation Week Reason #2 We Love Our Educators: They get results. Dayton Public Schools saw measurable Algebra I growth. Colleton County students with a Fullmind teacher were 20% more likely to earn a C or higher. Data matters, but behind every data point is a teacher who refused to give up on a student. 💜🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #Fullmind

🎙️ Season 11 Episode 10 | Learning Can’t Wait 📌 Key Highlight: Representation and confidence are foundational to how children learn and see themselves. In Season 11 Episode 10, Hayley Spira‑Bauer sits down with Alicia Meyers, early childhood educator and children’s book author, to explore the powerful intersection of teaching, literacy, and neurodiversity. Alicia shares her journey from the classroom to authorship, including what inspired her to write Tickerific Me, a picture book that celebrates children living with Tourette Syndrome and helps normalize neurodiversity for young readers. The episode also dives into early literacy practice, balancing science‑of‑reading instruction with joy, comprehension, and authentic engagement with books. Alicia reminds us that confident readers are built through relationships, representation, and meaningful access to texts that help children see both themselves and their possibilities. 👉 To listen to the full conversation, please click here. podcast.learningcantwait.com #LearningCantWait #EarlyLiteracy #Neurodiversity #TeacherVoices

Day 3 | Teacher Appreciation Week Reason #3 We Love Our Educators: They are legitimately impressive humans. 1,500+ state‑certified educators. 15+ years of teaching experience on average. Fullmind isn’t a workaround, it’s a roster of educators who chose teaching and are really, really good at it.💜🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #Fullmind

🤝 One Partnership. Endless Solutions. | Fullmind × GST BOCES Even within the same region, no two districts have the same needs. In New York State, GST BOCES leverages the strength of regional collaboration to connect schools with the right support—from live instructional staffing and homebound services to suspension alternatives. With Fullmind as a trusted partner, solutions are thoughtfully designed, flexible, and tailored—never one‑size‑fits‑all. Together, this partnership helps ensure districts receive what they need, when they need it. 🎥 Check out the full video to learn more, click here. fullmindlearning.com/videos/boces-c… #Fullmind #BOCES #EducationPartnerships #StudentSupport

Day 4 | Teacher Appreciation Week Reason #4 We Love Our Educators: They go where students need them most. From the hardest‑to‑fill classrooms to underserved districts, our teachers prove that a student’s zip code should never define the quality of their education.💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek

🎙️ Season 11 Episode 9 | Learning Can’t Wait 📌 Key Highlight: Choice, courage, and impact must guide education innovation. In Season 11 Episode 9, Hayley Spira‑Bauer sits down with Frances Messano, CEO of New Schools Venture Fund, for a powerful conversation on equity and access. Frances shares her personal journey, from growing up in a working‑class immigrant family to leading a national venture philanthropy and why her work centers on one critical belief: opportunity should not depend on luck. Frances offers clear insight into how New Schools invests in innovative schools, learning solutions, and redesigned teaching roles—while holding a strong bar for evidence and student impact, especially in a time of constrained resources. She reminds us that quality matters, courage matters, and that true progress requires continuous learning and humility. 👉 To listen to the full conversation, please click here. podcast.learningcantwait.com #LearningCantWait #EducationInnovation #EquityInEducation #EdTechWithPurpose

Teacher Appreciation Week starts NOW and we're doing a countdown. Day 5 | Teacher Appreciation Week May 4 Reason #5 We Love Our Educators: They show up. Every single day—cameras on, ready to connect with students they may never meet in a hallway. That commitment does not go unnoticed.💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #Fullmind

Teacher Appreciation Week starts NOW and we're doing a countdown. Day 5 | Teacher Appreciation Week Reason #5 We Love Our Educators: They show up. Every single day—cameras on, ready to connect with students they may never meet in a hallway. That commitment does not go unnoticed.💙🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #Fullmind

🎙️ From Season 5 of Learning Can’t Wait “Learning is not a personal flaw, it’s a learnable skill. But our systems don’t always help students see that.” — Dr. Steven Weiner This insight reframes learning as dynamic, achievable, and growth‑oriented, not fixed or identity‑based. Dr. Weiner reminds us that when education systems clearly communicate what students are learning and how they can improve, school becomes a place of possibility rather than judgment. The inspiration lies in the opportunity this creates: by rethinking how we teach, assess, and communicate progress, we can help students build confidence, curiosity, and resilience while also helping educators reconnect with the deeper purpose of their work. 🎧 To hear more of this powerful conversation, always visit this link to stay updated on the latest Learning Can’t Wait podcast episodes hosted by Hayley Spira‑Bauer. podcast.learningcantwait.com #LearningCantWait #EducationEquity #StudentCenteredLearning #EducationLeadership

📚 Bridging Gaps. Changing Lives. 🎓 Fullmind delivers certified language teachers and live instruction, plus specialized staffing for off‑campus, homebound, and suspension settings. ✨ The result: stronger support and real impact for students who need it most. 🎥 Watch the full story here: lnkd.in/gTgjzwXE

Season 11 Episode 8 🎙️ Season 11 Episode 8 of Learning Can’t Wait features Christopher Hull, Co-founder & President at Otus, in a thoughtful conversation about putting clarity back into teaching. Drawing from his 11 years in the classroom, Chris shares how fragmented data and inefficient collaboration often keep educators from what they do best—teaching, connecting, and engaging students. 📌 Key highlight: Insight changes outcomes when it’s longitudinal, actionable, and timely. Chris explains how comprehensive student profiles help districts uncover root causes, respond confidently to families, and plan instruction that builds motivation over time. The result is more informed decisions, stronger engagement, and reclaimed time for educators to focus on students. 👉 To listen to the full conversation, please click here. podcast.learningcantwait.com #LearningCantWait #EducationData #TeacherSupport #StudentEngagement