The Learning Standard

Most "educational" apps don't actually teach.

We rate every app on two things:

1.Learning Standard — Does it actually teach, according to cognitive science?
2.Data Transparency — Can you see and control your child's data?

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2gnoMe Platform - Danielson Framework for Teaching (FFT)

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2gnoMe Platform - ISTE Standards for Educators

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2gnoMe Platform - NSQ Online Teaching Standards

2gnoMe LLC

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3Doodler EDU Create+ Learning Pack

3Doodler

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3Doodler Start+ EDU Learning Pack

3Doodler

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7 Mindsets

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Why This Matters

Your child spends 2+ hours daily on "educational" apps.

We believe:

1
Parents deserve to know if an app actually teaches—not just keeps children occupied with bright colors and dopamine hits.
2
"Educational" is a marketing term. Learning is a science. The two are rarely the same thing.
3
If an app company cannot explain how their product facilitates learning, they have not thought about it.

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How We Rate

Two standards. No compromises.

Learning Standard

We test every app against instructional invariants from learning science research. These are non-negotiable design constraints that distinguish actual learning from mere engagement.

Based on the work of Carl Hendrick and evidence-based cognitive science. Does the app teach, or does it just keep children busy?

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Data Transparency

Your child's data is being collected. Do you know what happens to it? We ask the questions most parents cannot:

-Public API? Can you export your data?
-Parent visibility into what's tracked?
-Third-party data sharing?

Why this matters

Coming Soon

What apps does your district use? What do they pay?

We're building a database of district app purchases. Transparency for parents, accountability for vendors.

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For Ed-Tech Companies

Want to know if you pass before we publish?

We offer pre-publication evaluations. If your app genuinely teaches, we will certify it. If not, we will tell you why—and how to fix it.

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