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Introduction The recent boom in AI-powered tutoring—from chatbot homework helpers to gamified math apps—promises individualized learning, but most of these consumer-grade tools aren’t designed for schools. In fact, a 2025 study found that about 67% of high school students now use AI tools like ChatGPT, yet experts warn that unmonitored AI can do more harm than good without teacher guidance (thirdspacelearning.com). School districts, by contrast, operate under strict procurement policies, privacy laws, and accountability standards. This creates a gap: generic tutoring apps may attract students, but they rarely satisfy the requirements of a school system. To bridge this gap, EdTech entrepreneurs must build teacher-in-the-loop, standards-aligned tutoring that respects laws like FERPA and COPPA. Below we examine the differences between consumer apps and district needs, then outline a solution with pilot planning, evidence requirements, equity strategies, and a realistic pricing and sales model.

District Procurement, Privacy and Accountability School districts carefully vet every technology purchase. As one district tech leader put it, “We’re supporting teachers and kids…we need to know what works, what we can afford and what is sustainable” (edtechmagazine.com). Procurement teams insist on clear budgets, measurable outcomes, and ongoing support. They typically bundle implementation services, hardware provisioning, and teacher training into the contract (edtechmagazine.com). In practice, that means any new tutoring software must align to learning goals, fit within the normal budget cycle, and come with a plan for teacher professional development and technical support. Successful vendors therefore build implementation and training into their proposals from the outset (edtechmagazine.com).

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