by mathine_admin | Dec 22, 2025 | Mathine, Reflections
This semester, we didn’t just “build a student tool.” We shipped Mathiné—and learned the hard truth that adoption isn’t about features alone; it’s about access. If a product lives outside a student’s normal workflow, even great work gets ignored – not because it...
by fundraise | Dec 19, 2025 | AI for Non-Profits 2025, Reflections
Working on this project as a team was both challenging and rewarding. From the beginning, we worked in a fast-paced environment where ideas, priorities, and code changed often. This required us to stay flexible, communicate clearly, and support each other throughout...
by br_admin | Dec 18, 2025 | Bridging Roots - Bayside, Reflections
Thanks for sticking with us until the end, readers! These past two weeks have been full of tying up loose ends, and prepping for the future of this project. We had our final couple of visits with Lorelei and the kids at Bayside Middle School. We’ve been able to see...
by mathine_admin | Dec 10, 2025 | Mathine, Reflections
This sprint made one thing clear: adoption depends on access. Even with strong features, students won’t consistently use Mathiné if it sits outside their normal workflow. Based on student feedback, we shifted toward a Brightspace course shell to meet students where...
by fundraise | Dec 8, 2025 | AI for Non-Profits 2025, Reflections
This sprint was all about getting validation for the software we built. As we wrapped up development, it was extremely fulfilling to see Action Hub + SmartMail deployed and providing value to nonprofits. Seeing the full meeting-to-action-items flow in real-world use...
by br_admin | Dec 6, 2025 | Bridging Roots - Bayside, Reflections
Welcome back, Readers! This final sprint has brought us full circle, reminding us that our work is not only about implementation but also about creating impact and building relationships. We set out to accomplish five goals this sprint and completed four of them, with...
