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Expert Reviews

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

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SchoolAI

Versatile chat-based AI tool leans on personalized bots for engagement

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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PerplexityAI

Robust gen AI-powered research tool aggregates info, provides sources

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

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Diffit

Promising tool molds AI-generated content into many formats

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 4 reviews

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Education Copilot

Unreliable mini-tools may help write emails, structure lesson plans

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try

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Khan Academy

Flexible learning environment offers goal-oriented personalized pathways

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch

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Quizplus

Millions of questions and answers; most content behind paywall

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

Grades

9–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPhone, Android, iPod Touch, iPad, Web

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Curipod

AI-generated slides and interactive content can be fun; requires oversight

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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CommonLit

Feature-rich literacy resource offers superb support for readers

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Yorescape

Expert commentary, immersive virtual tours bring ancient sites to life

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

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Android, iPhone, iPad

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BrainPOP

Clever animated hosts Tim and Moby masterfully tackle complex topics

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

Grades

3–8

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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IXL

Immediate feedback and breadth a huge plus, despite emphasis on drills

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Based on 4 reviews
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

Pre-K–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Android, iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad

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Brukel

Unlock the WWII memories haunting a family farm

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

10–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Windows

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Belouga

Impressive cross-curricular platform establishes global connections

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Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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PBS NewsHour Classroom

Trusted news brand's current events site offers daily discussions

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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CTRL-F

Up-to-date, expert-backed news literacy program builds needed skills

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web