Seal Spotlight Series: Celebrating Data Privacy Leaders in Education
“As AI becomes more embedded in education, we know that protecting student data must come first. The Common Sense Privacy Seal gives families and schools immediate confidence that Boddle takes that responsibility seriously.”
-Edna Martinson, Co-Founder
An Accessible, Safe Education
Boddle Learning is a gamified education platform that uses interactive gameplay and exploration to make math, reading, and science engaging for K–6 students. Serving millions of students and teachers worldwide, Boddle’s mission is to make high-quality learning accessible, personalized, and safe for every child, with a design that puts student privacy at its core.
The platform blends curriculum-aligned content with a vibrant 3D world where students learn by doing. They solve problems, earn rewards, and build confidence. Meanwhile, teachers and parents can support their growth through real-time insights, personalize student assignments, and monitor students’ progress to support their growth.
As their recently awarded Common Sense Privacy Seal proves, Boddle keeps the learning fun, effective, and secure without compromising children’s data.
How Boddle Learning Earned a Top-Tier Privacy Ranking
Boddle aligns with Common Sense Privacy Seal standards by establishing carefully considered policies on paper that are diligently put into practice in the real world.
Their approach to privacy goes beyond compliance, reflecting a philosophy rooted in empathy and responsibility, with a focus on restraint, transparency, and respect at every stage.
- Data collection is kept minimal. Boddle does not collect unnecessary personal information from students, requiring only what’s essential for learning.
- Personal data is not for sale. Student data is never sold or repurposed for advertising or hidden tradeoffs.
- Data is masked. Students’ identities are removed from collected data to reduce risk while still providing meaningful insights for educators.
- Everything starts with privacy. Rather than treating privacy as a legal checkbox, Boddle views it as a core reason teachers and parents choose the platform.
“Student data privacy is a top priority for me as an educator, and Boddle’s clear commitment to protecting that information directly impacts my decision to use the platform. With so many digital tools available, it is essential to choose ones that not only engage students but also meet high standards for safety and compliance.”
-Dr Joshua Sektnan, 4th Grade Teacher
Why Privacy Matters More Than Ever
As digital learning tools and AI-powered experiences become standard in classrooms, expectations around student data protection have risen sharply. District leaders face growing regulatory scrutiny, while parents increasingly want clear assurances that their children’s information is handled with care. In this environment, privacy cannot be an afterthought or a box to check — it must be a foundational element of trust. EdTech’s top privacy companies can manage risk for schools in a fast-evolving market while keeping adoption simple, family confidence strong, and long-term accountability clearly signaled.
What the Seal Means for Schools
For districts and educators, the Common Sense Privacy Seal provides third-party validation that simplifies decision-making and reduces the burden of vetting digital tools. When a product carries the Seal, schools know it has undergone a rigorous, independent review aligned with what families expect.
For schools, this confidence translates into tangible benefits:
- Reduced due diligence: Privacy reviews that once took weeks are streamlined with trusted, third-party validation.
- Greater confidence in compliance: The Seal signals alignment with evolving regulations and best practices.
- Stronger family trust: Parents recognize the Common Sense name and feel reassured about how their children’s data is protected.
The result is faster adoption, clearer communication, and fewer barriers between innovative tools and classroom impact.
Looking Ahead
With AI playing a growing role in personalization and engagement, ongoing monitoring and accountability are critical. The Common Sense Privacy Seal offers schools confidence not just today, but over time, that Boddle will continue to safeguard student data as laws, standards, and technologies change.
This commitment to trust is complemented by Boddle’s ESSA Level III validation, demonstrating clear evidence their product is having a positive impact on student learning. Together, this efficacy and trusted privacy make Boddle a partner schools can feel confident will deliver results in the classroom while keeping students safe.
