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Common Sense Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum vs EL Education Curriculum
Both stand on k-12 curriculum platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose it if your school wants a free, standards-aligned K–12 curriculum with flexible lesson sequencing and a broad set of digital well-being topics. Its grade-specific lesson lengths and web delivery are practical considerations when planning where it fits in the school schedule.
Visit Common Sense Digital Literacy & Well-Being CurriculumEL Education Curriculum pairs K–8 language arts materials with cross-subject knowledge building, inquiry, and differentiated opportunities. Educators should note that some resources require an account and listed Grade 5 texts to buy must be procured.
Visit EL Education CurriculumThe facts
| Common Sense Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum | EL Education Curriculum | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Web | iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | K-5 Language Arts Curriculum 2025 Edition online course: $350, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | commonsense.org | eleducation.org |
| On k-12 curriculum platforms | #5 of 28 | #1 of 28 |
Common Sense Digital Literacy & Well-Being Curriculum: what it does well
- Free K–12 curriculum with 170+ lessons.
- Covers six areas of digital literacy and well-being.
- Lesson activities and discussion guides support teaching.
- Schools can select and reorder individual lessons.
- Free, self-paced implementation course for educators.
What to know first
- Sessions are approximately 20 or 40 minutes, depending on grade band.
- The curriculum is delivered on the web.
EL Education Curriculum: what it does well
- Free digital curriculum resources are available
- Standards-aligned materials cover grades K–8
- Includes teacher tools and built-in assessments
- Downloads include teacher guides and student workbooks
What to know first
- Some resources require an account
- Grade 5 listed texts to buy must be procured
- K–5 professional learning course costs $350.00 once
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