Work with students – not against them
The Commons™ is an effective and manageable way to uphold school phone policies and keep learning spaces distraction-free.
“On average, teens spend nearly 25% of their school day on cell phones”
Easy to implement, simple to operate
Get started with The Commons™ in just a few steps. It’s the easiest and most effective way to manage student phones in school.
Install The Commons™
Students download the app from the Apple or Android store and install it on any device they plan to bring to school.
Set Up School Dashboard
School leaders customize dashboard settings, approve apps that can be used in school and connect student devices.
Smart Activation
Within the school geofence, The Commons™ automatically blocks distractions while keeping essential tools available.
Enjoy a Present Schoolday
School life is better for everyone when phones aren’t a distraction. And when they leave, the app deactivates automatically.
Designed with privacy in mind
No content monitoring
Admins see only the details required to support the school’s phone policy – not personal content or private activity.
Only works on campus
Outside the school boundary, The Commons™ automatically deactivates until the device is back on campus.
Full student privacy
The app will never access or store a device’s browser history, messages, photos, videos or other data.
A sustainable solution
Runs on a single online dashboard with no hardware or equipment to maintain. And best of all, no more student-teacher power struggles
73% of teachers report that cellphone usage in classrooms hinders learning
Addiction is a feature - not a bug
Distraction spreads like secondhand smoke, and staying focused and off phones is a constant challenge. But students and teachers are not opponents on this issue.
The real adversary is apps built to be addictive. The Commons™ brings everyone back on the same team, creating a present and connected school community.
Grounded in research on digital well-being, behavioral science and education, our app is a modern solution to a modern problem.
