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This week, the Brisk team had the opportunity to connect with educators from Napa Valley Unified School District — and wow, what a conversation. Hearing directly from teachers and leaders about how they’re using Brisk (and where they want us to go next) is always the best part of what we do. A huge thank you to everyone at Napa Valley Unified School District for sharing your time, insights, and ideas with us. We’re so grateful for your partnership and your dedication to supporting teachers and students every day. 💙

AI in education isn’t slowing down. Join our Brisk Innovators conversation as Arman Jaffer, Matt Miller, Phil Hintz, Ed.S., and Elisabeth Bostwick dig into what’s coming in 2026 and how schools can get ahead instead of reacting later. What you’ll hear: • A simple look at the AI shifts schools will feel next year • Honest insights from people who work in this space every day • Strategies to help districts stay future ready while keeping safety, policy, and instruction aligned Details and registration are in the comments.

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“AI shouldn’t take over what we’re doing — it should help us do it better.” That balance between innovation and integrity is at the heart of responsible AI leadership. In our first Brisk Innovators webinar, Amanda Bickerstaff shares a framework for developing a GenAI adoption plan rooted in safety, transparency, and trust - so every district can build the systems and culture that make AI work for educators, not instead of them. Watch the full conversation on demand (link is in the comments below).

December teaching = chaos. So Brisk made it… brisker. Every weekday for the next two weeks, we’re dropping new freebies, ideas, and little teacher pick-me-ups. Think of it as your daily “oh thank goodness I needed that” moment. 🎁 A Very Brisk Season starts now → Check back daily! (Link is in the comments 👇)

What does responsible AI implementation actually look like at scale? Ottawa Catholic School Board didn't just adopt AI guidelines. They operationalized them across 53,000 students and 90 schools. Their formula: → Clear AI Guiding Principles → Student-facing tools embedded in existing workflows → Teacher control + curriculum fidelity maintained → Personalized support that reaches every learner With Brisk, OCSB found a solution that integrated seamlessly into Google Workspace. "The ease of use and fact that it was really embedded into a natural and sustainable teacher workflow was just hugely beneficial for our teachers and staff across the system." - Julian Daher, Coordinator of the Learning Technologies Department at the OCSB. The result? Students get support 24/7, regardless of family resources or schedules. To have a tool like Brisk Boost to help them get ‘unstuck’; that's a big impact.” -Geoff Edwards, Superintendent of the Learning Technologies Department This is what it looks like when districts move from principles to practice. Huge thanks to Geoff Edwards, Julian Daher, Nora Gallagher, Jessica McCart, Ashley Scarcello, and the incredible educators and students across OCSB for showing what’s possible when safe AI supports real learning. Read the full OCSB story ↓

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AI adoption isn’t a checkbox. It’s a journey. On December 3, district leaders Geoff Edwards and Julian Daher from Ottawa Catholic School Board will share how they’re scaling AI across schools while keeping teachers, trust, and student learning front and center. 📅 December 3, 2026 @ 10 AM PT, 12 PM CT, 1 PM ET 🎟️ Save your spot. Link to register is in the comments below 👇

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