For school leaders who want a modern alternative to support their student cellphone policy, meet The Commons App.
The Commons is grounded in behavioral economics research.
We combine our patented technology and an integrated digital citizenship curriculum to support students in building self-regulation skills they’ll carry beyond the school day.
Unlike physical pouches and blanket bans, The Commons is easy to implement and sustain.
It allows school administrators to restore presence and togetherness so that teachers can teach and students can be students.
Community thrives where distractions don’t.
Smart Activation
Automatically blocks distraction technology on students’ personal phones while preserving critical communication functions.
Sustainable Solution
No physical equipment to maintain or manage; consistent, automated activation across campus
Privacy-First Design
Customizable policies student cellphone policies that respect student privacy while providing actionable insights
Real-Time Analytics
Dashboard analytics allow admin to identify students who aren’t following the policy helping inform decision-making and intervention
Students lose 270 learning hours each year from cell phones
‘Teens are spending an average of 1.5 hours, of a 6.5 hour school day, on cell phones, with 25% of students logging on for more than two hours.’
Adolescent Smartphone Use During School Hours, JAMA Pediatrics 2025
Make it Common.
Make your school a place where curiosity, [human] connection, and growth thrive without “distraction technology.”
Students and educators engage more deeply without the pull of endless disruptions. Essential communication remains at hand, yet distracting apps fade into the background. This is the world The Commons™ is helping build—where technology supports learning, relationships flourish, and everyone can be fully present together.
Contact us to find out more about becoming a Fall 2025 pilot school.