--- title: The Seismic Shift | Todd Feldman description: The Seismic Shift explores how schools are navigating changing expectations around student mental health, readiness, and capacity through thoughtful, school-centered insight. --- [Skip to the main content.](https://www.ceresant.com/blog/author/todd-feldman#main-content) [![BrainDash by Ceresant](https://www.ceresant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/braindashbyceresant.png?width=450&height=150&name=braindashbyceresant.png "BrainDash by Ceresant")](https://ceresant.com) [![BrainDash by Ceresant](https://www.ceresant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/braindashbyceresant.png?width=450&height=150&name=braindashbyceresant.png "BrainDash by Ceresant")](https://ceresant.com) Search Toggle Menu Search Toggle Menu [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/braindash) # Todd Feldman [![BrainsDash Counselor Dashboard](https://www.ceresant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/email_hero%20_braindash2.jpg?width=1200&height=644&name=email_hero%20_braindash2.jpg)](https://www.ceresant.com/blog/hellobraindash) 3 min read #### [New in 2026: Say hello to BrainDash 1.0](https://www.ceresant.com/blog/hellobraindash) ![Picture of Todd Feldman](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/3894a7185ff53b220c2c24e4d20baeb0) [Todd Feldman:](https://www.ceresant.com/blog/author/todd-feldman) Jan 3, 2026 8:25:45 PM As we enter 2026, I’m marking a milestone: the start of year four building Ceresant Solutions, and the moment when BrainDash 1.0 begins entering schools. 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