February 2025

This past week, Timely had the incredible opportunity to participate in AASA’s AI Super Summit Shark Showcase, an event dedicated to exploring how AI can transform education. Competing against other innovative AI-driven education solutions, Timely made its case for why smarter, more strategic school scheduling is a game-changer for districts nationwide.

The Challenge: Solving Real Problems for Schools

The Shark Showcase brought together four companies—Timely, Lumi, LearningMate, and College Guidance Network—to pitch their AI-powered solutions to a panel of school district leaders from across the nation. The judges, including Kristine Gilmore, John Malloy, and Rupak Gandhi, Ph.D., challenged each company with a critical question: Will this solve a problem in our districts?

Timely’s Pitch

At the core of our pitch is the belief that school schedules are more than just logistical puzzles—they are a reflection of a district’s values and priorities. With teacher shortages, budget constraints, and the increasing complexity of student needs, scheduling has become a strategic challenge for school leaders.

Timely offers an AI-optimization powered, web-based scheduling platform designed by former educators who understand these challenges firsthand. Our solution helps districts:

• Maximize Resources: Optimize teacher loads and class sizes to align with budget and staffing realities.

• Save Time: Reduce the hundreds of hours spent on manual scheduling, freeing up administrators to focus on student success.

• Unlock Academic Innovation: Enable academic priorities through the school schedule like common planning and support for specialized student groups. 

We showcased real-world results, including how Lubbock ISD saved over $2 million in staffing inefficiencies while reinvesting in student instruction.