Edu-Guardian AI is a platform designed to help school districts rigorously evaluate and manage their edtech stack. Inspired by the trend of districts rethinking their edtech choices due to budget constraints and a need to prove instructional impact, Edu-Guardian AI provides a centralized system for tracking tool usage, evaluating efficacy based on student outcomes, and managing vendor contracts. It helps districts identify underutilized “zombie licenses,” compare tools based on predefined quality indicators (safety, evidence, inclusivity, interoperability, usability), and streamline procurement processes. The platform aims to move districts from simply buying cool-looking tools to making data-driven decisions about what truly works for their students and educators.