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What it is

CommonLit is a nonprofit literacy provider offering teaching materials and an English language arts program for schools. Its Text Library gives teachers access to thousands of free literary works and texts from diverse and contemporary authors. CommonLit 360 is a full-year, standards-aligned curriculum for grades 6–12, combining reading, writing, speaking, and listening around complete texts and grade-level tasks. It includes three benchmark assessments for tracking students’ reading growth and proficiency during the school year. The materials support literacy development for grades 3–12, while the 360 curriculum covers grades 6–12. Listed integrations include Clever, ClassLink, Canvas, and Google Classroom; Canvas is limited to eligible paid school packages. Google Classroom can import classes and students, post assignments to the class stream, and export scores to the gradebook. The Digital plan is free for teachers and students. School plans are listed at $4,200 a year, $7,200 a year, and $12,800 a year, each with a one-year commitment.

Spec sheet

Purpose
CommonLit is a nonprofit providing literacy instructional materials and an ELA program for teachers and schools.Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org
Audience
CommonLit describes its instructional materials as supporting literacy development for students in grades 3–12, while CommonLit 360 serves grades 6–12.Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org
Integrations
CommonLit lists Clever, ClassLink, Canvas, and Google Classroom integrations; Canvas integration is limited to eligible paid school packages.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.commonlit.org
Security
CommonLit says it uses technical, organizational, and physical safeguards to protect personal information and cannot guarantee absolute security.Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org
Compliance
CommonLit’s trust center lists SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 materials, with SOC 2 Type 2 available by request and SOC 3 downloadable.Read 3 Oct 2026 · trust.commonlit.org
Support
Paid school plans list priority teacher support and a dedicated success manager among their support features.Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org
Headquarters
Washington, DC, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · commonlit.org
Founded
2013Read 28 Sep 2026 · commonlit.org
Assessments
The program includes three benchmark assessments to track reading growth and proficiency during the school year.Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org
Class size
There is no limit on students in a CommonLit class, though the support center recommends capping classes at 100 for best performance.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.commonlit.org
Curriculum
CommonLit 360 is a full-year, standards-aligned ELA curriculum for grades 6–12.Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org
Device support
CommonLit works on laptops, Chromebooks, desktops, tablets, and mobile devices through supported browsers.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.commonlit.org
Google Classroom
The Google Classroom integration supports class and student imports, posting CommonLit assignments to the Classroom stream, and exporting scores to its gradebook.Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.commonlit.org
Instruction
CommonLit 360 integrates reading, writing, speaking, and listening instruction with authentic full-length texts and grade-level tasks.Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org
Text library
The CommonLit Text Library offers teachers thousands of free works of literature and texts by diverse and contemporary authors.Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org

Plans and prices

CommonLit Digital Free Text Library and CommonLit 360 curriculum; free for teachers and students Read 3 Oct 2026 · support.commonlit.org
Spark $4,200 a year $4,200 per school / per year; 1 year commitment Text Library · CommonLit 360 · Reading & Writing Mini Units · assessment series · up to 2 Library or Assessments virtual trainings Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org
Core $7,200 a year $7,200 per school / per year; 1 year commitment Text Library · CommonLit 360 · Reading & Writing Mini Units · Assessment Series · Administrator Data Dashboard · up to 4 CommonLit 360 virtual trainings Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org
Elevate $12,800 a year $12,800 per school / per year; 1 year commitment Text Library · CommonLit 360 · Reading & Writing Mini Units · Assessment Series · Administrator Data Dashboard · 4 implementation support sessions per year Read 3 Oct 2026 · commonlit.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Text Library with thousands of texts
  • CommonLit 360 covers grades 6–12
  • Three benchmark assessments are included
  • Google Classroom supports assignment and score exchange

Limits

  • Canvas integration is limited to eligible paid packages
  • Offline access is not available
  • Paid school plans require a one-year commitment

Who it suits

CommonLit suits teachers and schools seeking literacy materials for grades 3–12, including a full-year ELA curriculum for grades 6–12. Schools using Google Classroom can import class and student details, post assignments, and export scores.

Verdict

CommonLit pairs a free text library and curriculum with paid school plans that add materials and support features. Its grade range and integrations are specified, though Canvas access has a package restriction and offline use is unavailable.

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