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Expert Reviews

In-depth reviews of edtech tools by Common Sense reviewers.

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SpacesEDU

Platform for student work and messaging celebrates student growth

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, Web, iPad, iPhone

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Bloomz

Effective district-wide communication platform for school and home

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

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LivingTree Engage

Home-school messaging best for organizing events, simple communication

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Classting

Share files, photos, videos with simple caregiver communication platform

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 1 review

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

ParentSquare

Versatile communication tool fosters parent involvement

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 5 reviews

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac

Expert Review

ClassTag

Flexible, user-friendly tool gets teachers and families in sync

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Remind

Messaging platform offers tight focus on school-to-home connection

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, iPad, Android, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mac

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Klassly

Friendly, free tool for school-to-home communication facilitates connection

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
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Grades

Pre-K–5

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

Coming Soon: TalkingPoints

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Web

Expert Review

Edublogs

Encourage student expression and maintain digital portfolios with easy-to-use blog creator

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

FreshGrade Connect

Multimedia digital portfolios connect students, teachers, and parents

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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FreshGrade Classic

A fresh way to capture, document, and share student learning

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

ClassDojo

Exemplar bridge between home and school also aids learning

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Web, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac, Android

Expert Review

Additio

Flexible, feature-filled LMS facilitates focus on whole child

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
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Grades

K–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Meet the Teacher

Streamline scheduling for parent-teacher conferences and more

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Not yet reviewed
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Not yet reviewed
Based on review

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web