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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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Not yet reviewed
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Grades

2–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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Membean

Built-in differentiation powers effective vocabulary study tool

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

Grades

4–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Writable

Stellar program scaffolds the writing process with targeted feedback

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

Grades

3–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web

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Diffit

Promising tool molds AI-generated content into many formats

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

Grades

2–12

Price

Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

Expert Review

PlagiarismCheck.org

Subscription-based writing tool aims to keep pace with AI in schools

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

5–12

Price

Paid

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Twee

AI-powered tool generates text, may have limited classroom potential

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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, Paid

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Curipod

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

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Not yet reviewed
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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

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

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HOMER: Fun Learning for Kids

Early learners explore fun activities to gain literacy skills and more

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

Grades

Pre-K–2

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire

Expert Review

Share My Lesson

A huge database of ready-to-go lesson plans but needs more curation

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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CBC Kids News

Real news stories and videos for and by kids

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

Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

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Snap&Read

Nifty app can be used to increase text accessibility for all readers

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews

Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Chrome, iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac

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Anton

Skill-building platform provides reinforcement for basic skills

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

Grades

Pre-K–5

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone

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Duolingo

Stellar language learning tool levels up skills in bite-size bursts

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Free to try, Paid

Platforms

Web

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NoRedInk

ELA site mixes grammar and writing practice, layers in useful feedback

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
Community Rating
Based on 3 reviews
Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

3–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web