MindSpark stands at the forefront of AI in education. By equipping educators with tools and resources, classrooms can evolve into hubs of innovation and critical thinking, preparing students for a future brimming with possibilities. Together, let's prepare our students not just for a future driven by AI, but for a future where they thrive as creators, innovators, and leaders. ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AI in Education: Where Innovation Meets Classroom Excellence with MindSpark MindSpark stands at the forefront of AI in education. By equipping educators with tools and resources, classrooms can evolve into hubs of innovation and critical thinking, preparing students for a future brimming with possibilities. Together, let's prepare our students not just for a future driven by AI, but for a future where they thrive as creators, innovators, and leaders. AI is Changing the Workforce: There's a collective concern that our students might not be adequately equipped to navigate this AI-driven world. Yet, within this concern lies an opportunity—for education to bridge the gap and support students for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Why Now? McKinsey Global Institute estimates that Al will boost the GDP by $13 trillion in the U.S. by 2030 — are your students prepared? Engaging and succeeding with AI is not just about being a data scientist or engineer, it’s about being able to think critically, innovate, collaborate, and iterate. AI impacts every student, and every subject. MindSpark is a forerunner in the AI Education space, and we are best positioned to address the current education-to-workforce gaps. Our experiences have transformed tens of thousands of educators, and by extension, hundreds of thousands of students. MindSpark is here to help -- to guide, nurture, and educate. Responsible AI provides context and confidence to educators looking for a sustainable, effective, and inclusive way to engage with AI in the classroom. You might say creating a better future is a our responsibility. Why MindSpark? Affordable Solutions to Navigate the AI Revolution Our online, self-paced learning experiences in MindSpark OnDemand provide educators with tools and resources to address the changing needs in education. Explore our dynamic courses and elevate your teaching journey. LEARN MORE Responsible AI (RAI) As AI becomes increasingly prevalent in society day-to-day, it is crucial to teach educators and students on how to use and critically analyze the outputs of AI systems. The Responsible AI course focuses on AI and RAI at an introductory level. In this course, we'll make connections between AI and the downstream impacts it presents, both positive and challenging. RAI Certifications are available for an additional cost to OnDemand Unlimited subscribers. Learn More Applied AI (AAI) The Applied Artificial Intelligence for Educators program is a groundbreaking journey into the heart of tomorrow's education. Experience AI's power, transforming how you’ll teach, learn, and grow. Our comprehensive program equips you with cutting-edge skills, practical knowledge, and real-world applications of AI in the classroom. It’s time for a shift of mindset where educators collaborate with AI. AAI Certifications are available for an additional cost to OnDemand Unlimited subscribers. Learn More RAI Institutes An RAI Institute by MindSpark will equip educators with the knowledge of ethical AI while attaining future-ready tech skills. MindSpark Learning designs learning experiences for schools and districts. Do you want to accomplish something specific at your school? Contact us today for a customized, onsite experience for your educators. Download our RAI Institute pdf for more information! RAI Education Accelerators Education Accelerators are cohort-based. MindSpark holds different Education Accelerators throughout the year. Stay updated to be the first to know if there’s a Responsible AI Education Accelerator coming up. Learn More AI Persona Quiz AI is revolutionizing our world, driving innovation and reshaping technology’s capabilities. Assess your AI engagement with our AI Personas Quiz to align your skills with today's tech demands. Your AI Persona is your key to unlocking new skill sets and career enhancement opportunities. Uncover areas for improvement and propel your professional profile to new heights. Discover Your Persona SparkPrompts for AI Try SparkPrompts Welcome to SparkPrompts for AI, where innovation meets education in the realm of Artificial Intelligence. SparkPrompts for AI is a monthly series of prompts, created to help, guide, and support educators in their AI explorations. Each prompt offers unique benefits and opportunities for professional growth. In addition to each month's prompt, we've developed an interactive simulation specifically for educators. This experience will take you on an immersive journey where you’ll communicate directly with an AI model. While we encourage interaction with AI programs, this simulation acts as a stepping stone for those taking their first strides into the world of natural language processing in AI. MindSpark's Applied AI Trail Guide Explore MindSpark's Applied AI (AAI) Trail Guide for insights into the commitments and beliefs shaping our AI practices. AI. As a leader in AI education, the AAI Trail Guide is a testament to our expertise, reflecting our commitment to staying at the forefront of AI education. In the AAI Trail Guide, discover our core beliefs and commitments that shape our use and the creation of our AI professional learning experiences. Designed for leaders and practitioners navigating the landscape of AI, the AAI Trail Guide serves as both a compass and an open invitation for you to explore the principles shaping our educational approach. Join us as we navigate, explore, and learn together, seizing the full potential of Applied AI. Download IBM AI Education Powered by MindSpark Crafted by and for educators, IBM AI Education is an immersive, online professional learning suite of FREE, live and on-demand webinars taken to the next level. These webinars series guide educators through the foundational concepts of AI and K-12 classroom connections. The series covers relevant and important topics in AI starting with an introduction to AI and continuing with natural language processing, AI Ethics, and robotics. Learn More More from MindSpark Check out our growing list of blogs and resources for all things AI. 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Meet MindSpark's passionate team of former educators, creative disruptors, and community builders who make the MindSpark magic happen! Together, we are committed to supporting educators and serving as a bridge between education and industry, through elite partnerships and customized professional learning experiences. Our Team By Educators, For Educators. Our team of former educators, creative disruptors, and community builders are passionate about supporting educators and serving as a bridge between education and industry. Jacki Reid VP of Compu ter Science Education Food Connoisseur Rebecca Turner VP of Professional Learning Boy Mama, Dancer, Traveler Jescely Castillo Director of Research and Design Crafter, Trivia Enthusiast, Nature Lover Colleen Comstock Director of Design & Product Marketing Traveler, Nature Enthusiast, Pet Parent Sofie White Director of Impact Operations Outdoor Enthusiast, Foodie Matt Selover Director of Data Analytics Animal Advocate, Dice Roller Mike Trujillo VP of Information Systems & IT Tech Enthusiast, Foodie Dominique Bravo Chief Operations & People Officer Runner, Dog Mom, Murderino, Swiftie Carrie Romero-Brugger Chief Design Officer Learner, Family CEO, Pencil Lover Kellie Lauth Chief Executive Officer Artist, Children's Book Author, Rock Hound Board of Directors Behind every great organization are great advisors who believe in the mission. Geof Rochester Board Chairman, GRI Consulting, Formerly with The Nature Conservancy Dan Morris Financial Advisor, High Point Financial Group, LLC Tim Cronin Former Leadership with Levi’s, Wilson Sporting Goods, and Rawlings Ash Mahajan CEO, Mt. Blue Sky Consulting Group Colleen Maleski Senior Associate, GBSM National Advisory Team John Farnam Consultant John Bennett Professor Emeritus, University of Colorado Boulder Sondra Smith Corporate Sustainability Director, Zayo Denise Gitsham Founder, Vitamin D Public Relations Anna Kimsey Edwards Senior Advisor to New Markets Venture Partners Mike Papi Partner, The Xcite Group; Founder, OneGoat Foundation Sarah Meuli Director of Government Affairs & Community Engagement Bridget Coughlin Chief Executive Officer of Shedd Aquarium Kerry Glenn Accomplished educator and STEM advocate leader Donna Goldin-Evans Co-Founder and CEO, Tellus Wellness We’ve been dedicated to re-engineering education, cutting-edge learning experiences, and workforce development since day one. Go Back in Time... History

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Cohort 15 fellows of the Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program (BECLP) recently stepped into a room full of the program's own alumni: veteran early childhood providers and leaders now part of the Buell Early Childhood Leaders Network (BECLN). Each fellow had two minutes to make that room care about their work. For the previous 14 cohorts, fellows met BECLN only after they'd already graduated into it. Cohort 15 met them with action projects still half-built, the earliest introduction the program has made. Cohort 15's charge is audacious: radically rebuild Colorado's early childhood system so every child and family can access the care they need. Pitching that vision to the people already running those systems took nerve. Nerve was exactly the muscle this retreat existed to build. Fellows and Network members alike carry years of hard-won industry experience and credibility. Gathering experts in one room helped the Fellows refine their conversations. One line became more than a mantra by the end of the day: if you can say it clearly, you can sell it boldly. This retreat was a controlled burn: a chance to be challenged and pushed before the real rooms arrived. Every fellow in Cohort 15 will eventually stand in front of a funder or a skeptical parent who has no reason to say yes. The bias toward action starts here, in the willingness to pitch an unfinished argument and walk back into the room anyway.

The first MindSpark training district leader Paula Herraez attended was free. She showed up, spent a day learning computer science alongside other Pueblo educators, and went home that night doing something she hadn't planned. She stayed up building her school's first Hour of Code family night. It happened that year. "I don't think I've ever felt that sparked before," she said. That was in 2018. The energy she created moved through the district. One Pueblo City Schools high school teacher who attended MindSpark training with Paula watched her computer science enrollment grow from 8 students to nearly 50. Her next goal is to offer Computer Science A as an International Baccalaureate course, a credential her school had never offered before she got there. Another educator's teaching license tells the whole story: you can see the exact year MindSpark showed up because that's where the technology and CTE endorsements begin. Pueblo is Colorado's historic steel town, a community where 77% of students come from low-income households and 83.4% are students of color. When Colorado Fuel and Iron shuttered, the city's economic identity went with it. What replaced it hasn't come from outside — it's being built school by school, classroom by classroom, teacher by teacher. Pueblo City Schools (District 60) and MindSpark Learning have been working together since 2018 across 30 schools, 170-plus educators, and more than 200 hours of professional development. What started with Sphero robots and Hour of Code events has grown into a districtwide AI policy, K-12 computer science scope and sequence, 24 CS lessons embedded into elementary math, and a cohort of teachers now designing their own AI training systems for the district. The World Economic Forum's 2025 Future of Jobs Report projects that 59% of workers will need reskilling in the next five years. Pueblo isn't waiting for that moment. They've been preparing for it since before the report existed. None of this happened because a district bought a curriculum package. It happened because educators were treated as the architects of the work, not the recipients of it. Each year, MindSpark worked alongside district leaders, administrators, and educators to build on what came before, co-designing the next step rather than prescribing it: scaffolding computer science into core subjects, integrating AI into the tools teachers already use, and developing internal leaders who could train their peers. That compounding effect is what one-day professional development cannot produce. The leader who stayed up planning her first family night now mentors other educators. The district that started with 11 schools now has a replicable model other communities are watching. Sustained investment in educators doesn't just change classrooms. In Pueblo, it's changing what the next generation of this community believes is possible for them.

"That level of cognition puts you in competition with TikTok. That's a win." — Carrie Romero-Brugger, PBL facilitator, Grand Junction training In May 2026, MindSpark facilitated a Problem-Based Learning and STEM experience at District 51’s Summer Institute in Grand Junction, where 37 educators and administrators explored how AI can deepen inquiry, strengthen student engagement, and make learning more locally relevant. Most professional development follows a familiar script: educators gather, slides advance, information flows in one direction. This program rewrote that script. Participants weren’t passive recipients of ideas; they engaged as active problem-solvers, testing concepts, building understanding in real time, and experiencing learning the way their students do. The anchor problem was zebra mussel infestations spreading through Western Colorado waterways—a real, costly, and ecologically damaging invasive species issue. What initially looked like a narrow environmental case quickly expanded into a complex system of interconnected topics: ecology, hydrology, city infrastructure, agricultural water rights, and data science. Rather than receiving solutions, educators stepped into the role of problem-solvers. They questioned assumptions, tested ideas, and experienced firsthand what it feels like to learn through authentic inquiry. Working in groups, they then mapped the careers connected to that single challenge. Across cohorts, they identified 12+ career pathways per classroom: ecologists, hydrologists, engineers, microbiologists, parks and wildlife officers, data analysts, aquatic biologists, farmers, city planners, and more, all emerging from one well-framed local problem. That’s not a career fair. It’s what happens when learning starts with something real. And we know it worked, because they measured it. During PBL activities, educators monitored their own cognitive shifts in real time, noting when they moved between problem-solving and 21st-century skills like collaboration, systems thinking, and communication. On average, they were switching 2.4 times per minute. A mental gear change every 30 seconds. When a facilitator noted that level of engagement puts PBL in competition with TikTok, the room laughed, and then got quiet. Not because TikTok is the benchmark. But because that kind of sustained, active cognition is exactly what we're trying to create for students, and most of us rarely stop to measure whether we're actually achieving it. As D51 has rural schools and limited time, a thought partner to support grade-level teams and STEM coaches in building STEM PBL units is essential. AI was woven throughout the day in the same spirit, not as a standalone topic, but as a tool embedded in the work. Educators explored prompting strategies, used AI as a planning thought partner, and experienced a hyperlocal interactive learning tool built around the zebra mussel challenge facing Western Colorado waterways. The experience incorporated concepts such as exponential growth, Colorado Parks and Wildlife stewardship messaging, and the role of outdoor recreation in preventing the spread of invasive species, demonstrating how AI can help transform local issues into engaging, standards-aligned learning experiences. Then they built their own. In under 30 minutes, teachers used vibe coding tools to prototype interactive learning experiences rooted in their own communities. Real outputs that are usable in classrooms, built by people who had never written a line of code. The through line was the same as the zebra mussel problem: make it local, make it real, and watch what people are capable of. At the end of the day, educators were asked to put their "why" into words. No prompts or multiple choice. Just what they believed, after a day of living it. "We do PBL to engage kids in learning and building their identities as problem solvers, advocates, and people who enact change in the world." "We do PBL so that kids use their brains and fuel their hearts." "We do PBL because it offers students opportunities to show strength in many different areas and to develop important life skills." That kind of clarity doesn't come from a slide deck, it comes from experience. From being the learner, not just the teacher of the thing. When educators experience PBL themselves, they don't just understand it better. They own it. And that ownership is exactly what carries back into classrooms, into lesson plans, and eventually into the students who need it most. When educators experience the power of authentic learning for themselves, they don't just bring back new strategies, they bring back a new vision of what's possible for every student they teach. Interested in bringing PBL and AI integration professional development to your school or district? Contact MindSpark to learn more.