What Drives Us
Our core values shape everything we build.
Mission-Driven
Every decision we make centers on making education policy accessible to all.
Community-First
We build for educators, students, families, and engaged citizens—not institutions.
Inclusive Design
Our tools work for everyone, regardless of background or technical expertise.
Our Journey
From classroom idea to civic technology platform.
The Spark
EdCommons concept originated in a Social Justice and Urban Education Policy class. Years of involvement in education, policy, and communications spaces revealed a clear gap to address.
Development Begins
Started building the platform with focus on accessibility, user experience, and real policy data integration.
Platform Launch
Released EdCommons with Policy Map, Legislation tracker, Glossary, and CivicLens Curriculum. Building our community.
Growth & Expansion
Expanding features, growing the team, refining the curriculum, and strengthening CivicLens Classroom.
The Future
Scaling impact, partnerships across education sectors, enhanced tools, and nationwide reach.