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24,287 emails. Seven years. The evidence the government never obtained.
The government described Mind Foundry as a "shell company" that existed only to collect federal meal reimbursements. They never obtained the organization's email archive.
Below are 44 curated emails and documents from the complete archive of 24,287 emails spanning May 2016 to January 2022. These emails show state legislators praising the program, MacArthur Foundation scholars endorsing the work, Minneapolis Public Schools awarding contracts eight months after the FBI raid, and parents asking about their children's enrollment.
Shell companies don't generate seven years of curriculum development emails. Shell companies don't receive congratulations from MacArthur Chairs. Shell companies don't have parents emailing to say their son "enjoyed" the program.
Mahad Ibrahim testified before the Minnesota House Education Finance Committee
Committee Chair: "I've had a meeting with one of your partners, and I'm just so impressed with this program... I think you're doing amazing things. I would love to take some of these classes."
Endorsements from leading digital learning researchers
Congratulations Mahad! What great news. Just keep us posted if you see opportunities for collaboration. We love working with you all and are happy to see your efforts bear fruit.
Thanks for getting back in touch Mahad and gratz on pulling together the partnerships and funding! I'm going to loop Katie in to talk through a possible partnership.
MPS awarded Mind Foundry a contract 8 months AFTER the FBI raid
We are pleased to inform you that Mind Foundry Learning, Inc. has been selected for the MPS Community Based Learning, pending Board Approval... We look forward to continuing our mutually beneficial working relation.
Real parents, real children, real experiences
Can you tell me when I might expect to see more details about camp next week? I was excited to hear that my daughter had been accepted as I never received confirmation when I tried to sign her up for the camp.
Unfortunately my son Nathanael will not be attending this weeks camp. He enjoyed wings academy last week but has other things going on this week.
My child will not be back to Mind Foundry. Her name is Carlita Scroggins.
Mind Foundry partnered with the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee
Mind Foundry Learning and Jambo! Kitchen are excited to partner with the Minnesota Super Bowl committee to host a Smart Snack session with the Saint Paul City School and the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood.
Here is our logo for the invitation. Please share draft for my communications team approval before making it public.
Official district partnership and accountability
Thank you very much for submitting your CLPs... I noticed that most do not have a parent signature. Please continue to try to get a parent signature on these forms. We ask that 3 attempts be made. This is a state dept. accountability requirement for us.
Would you all be willing to share out how you are completing pre and post tests while in distance learning.
Government funding and site visits
Please find attached our final report from the summer programming. Let us know if you have any questions or requests for additional information.
Here are the list of addresses, and contact information to arrange site visits for next week... Heritage Academy - 1042 18th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. June 18 - Aug 3.
Integrated STEM curriculum: volcanoes, cities, and Minecraft
Week 2: Volcano Painting, Volcano Eruption, City Planning... In connected camps they played in survival mode, creating tools and weapons from resources they found...
This week our scholars completed building and painting their volcanoes, then erupted them with baking soda and vinegar. The volcanos destroyed the mini cities...
Connected Camps, Kano Computing, and professional curriculum development
I am connecting you here to Greg, who leads our curriculum work. I thought you two could connect around figuring out the details of what we might do with you. Greg thinks game design is a natural fit...
We are absolutely thrilled to have you on board as the first potential Academy backer... By Nov, you can get the 20 Kano Complete Kits (20 Computer Kits and 20 Screen Kits).
Real employees, real paychecks, real taxes
We will debit $755.03 from Mind Foundry Learning INC's bank account on 01/27/2021 and your employees will be paid on 01/29/2021. $600.60 for employee net pay. $154.43 for taxes.
Professional recruitment through BreezyHR
You have a new candidate for the E-Sports Coach (Summer Internship) position. Ric Jehrard Aguilar - Ride Attendant @ Splish Splash
"No problem at all, Burhan. Tuesday next week works for me. Looking forward to it!" — Mike Okeson (okeso012@morris.umn.edu)
Enterprise-grade systems for device management and operations
The MacBook Pro has arrived. Let's get you up and running. Apple Business Team 1-800-854-3680
Per our discussion, I have sent you a Jamf Now Getting Started Guide. You should receive an email from Jamf Now shortly.
Normal business until January 20, 2022
Please find attached the updated invoice incorporating the agreed settlement amount. Kindly let us know when we can expect payment.
Kindly send me a template of the resignation letter. I'll get that turned around as soon as possible.
These 44 emails represent a fraction of the 24,287 in the archive. They document partnerships with Minneapolis Public Schools, the City of Minneapolis, the Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee, Connected Learning Alliance, and dozens of other organizations.
They show Gusto payroll confirmations, BreezyHR hiring workflows, and JAMF device management setup. They show parents asking about camp registration and saying their children enjoyed the programs.
This is what seven years of building something real looks like.