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Brightfold builds software that empowers schools: AI governance, AI tools for teachers, and teacher certification compliance for K-12 districts.

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_New: [Introducing Brightfold Gateway](/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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Software
### We use design, engineering, and AI to revolutionize digital products in underserved industries and sectors

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Who we serve

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

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Products
### AI solutions built for education
Purpose-built tools that help schools work smarter, stay secure, and create better learning experiences.

#### 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
- [View product](/gateway)

#### 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
- [View product](/scholar)

#### 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
- [View product](/pqessa)

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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.

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

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

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

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- [See Brightfold in action](https://rstr.in/brightfold/website/muo0SBNFcL3)

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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.

- Accessible
- Scalable
- Secure
- Intuitive
- Useful

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**Products:** [Teacher Certification [PQ ESSA]](/pqessa.md) | [School Climate Dashboard](https://climate.pqessa.com/) | [Brightfold Gateway](/gateway.md) | [Brightfold Scholar](/scholar.md)

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