NewIntroducing Brightfold Gateway

We build software that empowers schools

Brightfold brings smarter AI, secure governance, and powerful tools together to help schools move forward with confidence.

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See, govern, and secure every AI tool across your district

100%AI visibility across your district

Software

We use design, engineering, and AI to revolutionize digital products in underserved industries and sectors

Who we serve

  • Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
  • City Schools of Decatur
  • Douglas County School System
  • Crisp County Schools
  • Richmond County School System

Products

AI solutions built for education

Purpose-built tools that help schools work smarter, stay secure, and create better learning experiences.

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  1. AI Governance

    AI governance Brightfold Gateway

    See, govern, and secure every AI tool across your district with one centralized policy layer built for safer, smarter AI management.

    • FERPA & COPPA aligned for student privacy
    • Real-time AI guardrails across every interaction
    • Tamper-evident audit trails for full accountability
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    Overview

    District risk exposure

    1.8 /10

    Low risk
    LowModerateHigh
  2. AI for Teachers

    AI for teachers Brightfold Scholar

    The AI assistant that plans lessons, aligns to standards, and drafts report card comments, with every request governed by your district’s gateway.

    • ~30s to a full lesson plan
    • CCSS · NGSS standards-native output
    • 100% routed through the gateway
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    Lesson PlannerMost requested teacher tool

    Create a 5E model lesson plan for my class on photosynthesis

    Claude Opus 4.8Grade 8
  3. Teacher Certification

    Teacher certification [PQ ESSA]

    Instantly verify teacher certifications against course requirements across your district. Ensure ESSA compliance with ease.

    • Instantly match qualified teachers to every course
    • Generate ESSA-required 20-day letters in one click
    • Export compliance data securely in multiple formats
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    District Overview

    2024–2025 School Year

    95.7%

    Without Gifted

    1412.7%

    Out-Of-Field Teachers

Purpose

We’re proponents of good education & good software

We’ve worked with some of the nation’s top school districts and built technology solutions that helped improve teaching and learning for millions of students.

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Principles

Our thoughtful approach to responsible AI

We believe AI should serve you, not the other way around. That’s why we’ve built our systems on three non-negotiable principles.

  1. Privacy by design

    Your data stays yours. We collect less, process securely, and never sell personal information.

  2. Security at every layer

    Your data is secured with encryption and strict access controls, backed by continuous testing and monitoring.

  3. Ethics at the core

    We build AI responsibly with safeguards against bias, clear transparency, and human oversight.

AI at our core, built to empower every school

At Brightfold, we don’t just think of AI as an add-on feature. It’s woven into our DNA and into every product we build.

  • The star symbolizes the bright potential and excellence we strive to help every student and educator achieve.

  • The book represents the foundational knowledge and the continuous journey of learning at the heart of education.

  • Together they form Brightfold: knowledge and potential, folded into every product we build.

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Guiding principles

Our digital products follow a higher standard of quality

For us, quality is foundational. We craft every product for clarity and purpose, ensuring a seamless experience for all users and a total commitment to protecting your data.

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  • Accessible
  • Scalable
  • Secure
  • Intuitive
  • Useful

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