CommonLit
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Science Buddies
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | CommonLit | Science Buddies |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | CommonLit describes its instructional materials as supporting literacy development for students in grades 3–12, while CommonLit 360 serves grades 6–12. | The organization says its resources are designed for K–12 audiences, including students, teachers, informal educators, and parents. |
| Founded | 2013 | 2001 |
| Purpose | CommonLit is a nonprofit providing literacy instructional materials and an ELA program for teachers and schools. | Science Buddies provides hands-on STEM explorations for students of all ages, teachers, informal educators, and parents. |
| Support | Paid school plans list priority teacher support and a dedicated success manager among their support features. | The contact page says technical support will respond within 24 hours or the next business day. |
CommonLit plans
- CommonLit DigitalFree
- Spark$4,200 a year
- Core$7,200 a year
- Elevate$12,800 a year
Science Buddies plans
- Science Buddies online resourcesFree
Pick CommonLit if…
CommonLit suits teachers and schools looking for literacy materials for grades 3–12, especially those seeking a full-year ELA curriculum for grades 6–12. Schools that need a paid package can choose plans with assessments, dashboards, training, or implementation support.
Pick Science Buddies if…
Teachers can use its lesson materials with common learning-management systems.