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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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Grades

6–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

Web, Android, iPhone, iPad

TeenToks

Near-peer mentors offer mental health advice on social media look-alike

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

Grades

4–12

Price

Free to try

Platforms

iPhone, iPod Touch

The AI Education Project

Excite and empower students with crucial AI literacy lessons

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

ClassHook

Use popular video clips to engage students in analysis and discussion

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Privacy Rating
Expert evaluation by Common Sense

Grades

K–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web

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

Hypothes.is

Tool makes webpages and digital texts spaces of critique, discussion

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

Grades

6–12

Price

Free, Paid

Platforms

Web, Chrome

CBC Kids News

Real news stories and videos for and by kids

Learning Rating
Editorial review by Common Sense Education
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Grades

5–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

News2you

Weekly newspaper makes current events accessible to all

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

Grades

2–8

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

StoryMaker

Comprehensive civic media site supports youth voice and creativity

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

6–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

Time for Kids

Pro news zine balances kid-friendly content with teacher supports

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

Grades

K–6

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

Swank

Stream films with one service, assign via LMS; benefits may not outweigh cost

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

Pre-K–12

Price

Paid

Platforms

Web

Skew the Script

Use real data from hot topics to make math relevant

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

8–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web

YouTube Kids

Solid controls help sort variable video content

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

Grades

Pre-K–6

Price

Free

Platforms

Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Web

ThinkCERCA

Structured literacy program inspires deep analysis, thoughtful writing

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

Paid

Platforms

Web

Poptential

Potential for independent instruction, pop culture references hit or miss

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

Grades

8–12

Price

Free

Platforms

Web