Branching Minds Named One of Tech & Learning’s Most Influential Edtech Products of 2025

Big news: Branching Minds has been named one of Tech & Learning’s Most Influential Edtech Products of 2025.

This honor recognizes the tools shaping the future of K-12 education—those making a real difference in how schools support students. We’re incredibly proud of this distinction and celebrated in true Branching Minds fashion: with joy, gratitude, and a healthy dose of social media buzz. And while we’re proud to see Branching Minds in that spotlight, this isn’t just about us. It’s about you—the educators, school leaders, and district administrators working every day to build better systems of support for students. Your work is complex, often behind the scenes, and essential—bringing together data, teams, and interventions to ensure no student slips through the cracks. 

A Win for A Tool That Actually Helps Educators

Branching Minds was founded with a simple but powerful mission: to make MTSS work for educators, not add to their workload.

As Maya Gat, Co-Founder and CEO of Branching Minds, proudly shared:

“Being named a 'Top Innovative Product' by Tech & Learning is a full-circle moment. It validates a vision that started in the classroom—where I felt the daily frustration of not having the right tools to truly understand and support every student.”

This recognition celebrates that vision—and more importantly, how it’s being brought to life in schools across the country. From reducing the number of students needing intensive intervention to increasing the effectiveness of support meetings, districts are leveraging Branching Minds to build stronger MTSS practices that lead to real student growth, reporting better collaboration, simpler workflows, and greater confidence in meeting every learner’s needs.

Making Your MTSS Vision a Reality

If you’re leading MTSS implementation in your school or district, you know how complex it can be. Branching Minds simplifies that work. Through cutting-edge technology and deep understanding of educator needs, we’re committed to turning best practices into everyday practice.

As noted in Tech & Learning,

Branching Minds takes the complexity of MTSS and turns it into clear, manageable steps—integrating best practices into everyday workflows so educators can spend less time navigating processes and more time supporting students.

Building a Strong, Supportive MTSS Community

We’re passionate about recognizing the educators who go above and beyond for their students. Branching Minds proudly connects our RTI and MTSS partner districts—united by a commitment to transforming education.

Together, we’re adapting to evolving technologies through a vibrant community of change-makers focused on professional growth and building an equitable path for every learner to thrive.

Protecting Student Data

Student privacy is non-negotiable, and we take our data-safeguarding responsibilities seriously.

By maintaining a closed network for our AI features, Branching Minds ensures that sensitive data remains secure and is used solely to benefit educators and students. 

Smarter Collaboration, Powered by AI 

Built for the educators of the future! We’re proud that this award recognizes the Collaborator Suite, our newest innovation that uses AI to power faster, smarter MTSS.

• MTSS Meeting Assistant: Prep-free, insight-rich MTSS meetings 
• Ask Dottie: Your AI-powered sidekick for evidence-based strategies

Maya said it best:

“The future is one where schools aren’t just reacting to needs but anticipating them—together.”

What’s Next and How to Get Involved

Being named one of Tech & Learning’s Most Influential Edtech Products of 2025 is a significant milestone—but we’re just getting started.

👉See what's next: Get a sneak peek of the future of MTSS with Branching Minds at this webinar. 

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