The story of The Mind Lab is a story of recognising and embracing change in the world and providing education that reflects that change. Founded by Frances Valintine in 2013, our aim was to address the imbalance of what children are learning at school and the skills that the 21st century would require by introducing them to messy, creative, digital discovery. It quickly became evident that to support young learners, we had to raise the digital skills and capabilities of teachers, to give them the confidence and agency to ignite their classrooms and lead change within their school communities. The digital curriculum - and indeed COVID-19 - has ensured significant change, but what we know is that this curriculum should not be an endpoint but rather a springboard into a future where the classroom is as fluid as our evolving world. The Mind Lab’s vision is to transform New Zealand education by aligning digital skills and capabilities with the demands of the contemporary world; and our mission is to lead New Zealand education by sharing knowledge, collaborating, and building partnerships in order to achieve sustainable, impactful change. In a world where the greatest certainty is uncertainty, lifelong learning is key; which is why from the outset, learning needs to be inspiring, fun, practical, and a voyage of endless exploration and awe. Our suite of programmes is rapidly expanding as we fill the skills gaps in school and university leavers, and those in business, looking for practical, relevant professional development. All our programmes, teaching and learning are grounded in Kaupapa Māori values. We’re focused on making what we teach and share accessible and valuable for all learners. We also offer students the opportunity to submit their assessments in Te Reo Māori. Come and experience awesome learning at The Mind Lab.