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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 curated emails from the archive of 24,287 emails spanning May 2016 to January 2022. These emails show curriculum development discussions, MacArthur Foundation scholars endorsing the work, state legislators praising the program, 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.
Consistent operations across seven years
Internal discussions about program design and educational content
Please share the weekly curriculum schedule. I want to see how we're integrating the Connected Camps sessions with the volcano project and city planning activities.
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...
Ben completed edits to blog. [Mahad's response:] Blog post doesn't work for those unfamiliar with the programming. We need some context setting. We might need a post on what is Project Atlantis.
I've shared an item with you: Storytelling Studio Gameplan
Hi Mahad, Will do right now.
Hi Mary, I hope you all are okay during this crisis. We had to shift all of our kids to digital learning like other schools and education programs...
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).
Our Esports Solutions Director is traveling this week. I would love to have him join us. Do you have any availability next week?
Collaboration with Greg Livingston and the MacArthur-funded digital learning network
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.
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...
I've been getting to know Mahad and the Mind Foundry team. Their work in Minneapolis is really exciting.
Today's session was FANTASTIC. The kids were so engaged with the Minecraft city planning project. Greg's counselors were amazing.
We were recently selected to be a community programming provider to Minneapolis Public Schools. Through this contract we are allowed to propose and deliver programming to any registered MPS or Minneapolis charter school student. The program is capped at 7000 students per year.
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.
Building the Mind Foundry learning platform with the development team
Thank you so much for your time this morning. Per our discussion, I have sent you a Jamf Now Getting Started Guide.
Hi Mahad, Alexis. This could be a starting point on Makerspace. Can we chat on details?
The MacBook Pro has arrived. Let's get you up and running. Apple Business Team 1-800-854-3680
I've been working with Krishna and Srijan on the new platform. We're building the project-based learning features you and I discussed.
The challenges module is ready for testing. Users can now create and share projects in channels.
State-level recognition and testimony
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. We love working with you all.
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. This is a state dept. accountability requirement.
Would you all be willing to share out how you are completing pre and post tests while in distance learning.
I believe this is confirmation that our after-school programming is meeting your goals.
Please find attached the updated invoice incorporating the agreed settlement amount. Kindly let us know when we can expect payment.
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.
Government funding and site visits
Please find attached our final report from the summer programming. Let us know if you have any questions.
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.
Principals, teachers, and site coordinators
See below. I think they have additional mac computers as well if you prefer Apple. [Forwarded from Justin Tiarks, St. Paul City School]
Please find attached the enrollment form and parent manual for the program. We are on track for a March 4th launch date.
Partnership with 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.
Real employees, real paychecks, real taxes
We will debit $755.03 from Mind Foundry Learning INC's bank account on 01/27/2021. $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.
'No problem at all, Burhan. Tuesday next week works for me. Looking forward to it!' — Mike Okeson
East African cultural education programs
We are offering new programming this semester through a partnership. I have scheduled the teacher to be available 4:30pm - 6pm on Monday and Wednesday.
Harbi our lead teacher is open to doing the 4 days from 4:30-6pm. He could also start next week!
[Forwarded from Nasibu Sareva, Executive Director, African Development Center] Noted, thanks.
Seeking legitimate foundation funding
Below is an attachment with some information on the Headwaters grant. The deadline is Feb. 2nd at 5pm. We are a great fit for this opportunity.
Unfortunately, ThinkTechAct Foundation does not qualify for the Minneapolis Foundation grant. They require that the proposal not serve 'few' youth...
MPS awarded 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.
These 44 curated 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 curriculum discussions between Mahad and Greg Livingston about Minecraft city planning. 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.