schoolapproved
SchoolApproved is a designation used by schools, districts, and educational organizations to indicate that a resource, product, or activity has been reviewed and meets predefined standards for use in educational settings. The term is not tied to a single universal standard; districts commonly develop their own criteria or align with regional guidelines. Typical candidates for school approval include digital learning tools, textbooks, professional development programs, field trips, and student data systems.
Approval criteria commonly cover curricular alignment, safety and privacy protections, accessibility, reliability, licensing or cost, vendor
The approval process usually involves an application, an evidence-based review, pilot testing where feasible, and a
Impact and considerations include reducing risk for districts, supporting consistent purchasing decisions, and promoting equity by
Variants of the concept include school-approved curricula, school-approved apps, and school-approved vendors, with some organizations maintaining