Reach out to CommonLitBy teachers, for teachersAt CommonLit, we believe in a simple truth: empowered and confident teachers get results. We know from decades of experience that great teaching is easier with the right materials, time, and support.Learn moreget to know usIt starts with one teacher's story.CommonLit was built on the belief that every school deserves access to effective, evidence-based tools for instruction.Our founder, Michelle Brown, began teaching in a school where teachers had to make their own materials. Later, she taught in a school that already had high-quality materials for her to use. Through this experience, she realized that the right tools could transform teaching.Over the past decade, the CommonLit team has delivered on that belief with an easy-to-use and affordable program for all schools. Today, thousands of schools rely on CommonLit to accelerate student learning.2013CommonLit is foundedMichelle Brown publishes 30 lessons online after completing a research project at Harvard University. This is the beginning of CommonLit.2016A brand new digital platformCommonLit launches an interactive version of the website with quizzes, data, and more.2021CommonLit 360 is launchedDesigned by former teachers, our full ELA curriculum is introduced to the world.2022Target Lessons addedWe expanded teacher resources with Target Lessons to help close learning gaps.2024Awarded an ESSA Tier II certificationCommonLit earned the certification for its effectiveness of its curriculum. Our users achieved notably higher test scores on their end-of-year tests.Our MissionCommonLit empowers teachers with what they need to make literacy instruction effective and joyful.Our VisionWe envision a world where students can read and write proficiently, where learning is joyful, and where teaching is sustainable.Ready to get started?Contact salesWho we areSolutionsResources© 2025 CommonLit. All rights reserved. Manage Cookies, Your team can experience our core program in action before committing to a long-term purchase. Set up a CommonLit 360 pilot or explore how we support curriculum adoptions. Learn more., CommonLit is a nonprofit that has everything teachers and schools need for top-notch literacy instruction: a full-year ELA curriculum, benchmark assessments, and formative data..