AI for schools that grades essays against a rubric, and does that one job well.
AI for schools that grades essays against a rubric, and does that one job well.
AI for schools that grades essays against a rubric, and does that one job well.
Schools adopting AI tools need to know exactly what each one does. EnlightenAI grades essays and written assignments against a teacher’s rubric, calibrated to their standards, FERPA and COPPA-compliant. Built for K-12 education, grades 3-12.
Schools adopting AI tools need to know exactly what each one does. EnlightenAI grades essays and written assignments against a teacher’s rubric, calibrated to their standards, FERPA and COPPA-compliant. Built for K-12 education, grades 3-12.
A simple process
How does EnlightenAI fit into a school’s AI adoption?
A simple process
How does EnlightenAI fit into a school’s AI adoption?
A simple process
How does EnlightenAI fit into a school’s AI adoption?
1
Set a rubric.
Upload an existing rubric or build one inside EnlightenAI. Connect Google Classroom or Canvas to pull assignments directly, or upload essays manually.
2
Calibrate with five essays.
Upload Student Responses
Grade the first five essays alongside EnlightenAI. It learns each teacher’s interpretation of the rubric and feedback style through those corrections, not a generic model applied district-wide.
The AI uses STAAR writing rubrics — argumentative, expository, and English I/II — to draft suggested scores and feedback aligned to Texas TEKS expectations.
3
Teachers review every grade.
You Review & Approve
Every suggested grade goes into a review queue before students see it. Nothing reaches a student without teacher sign-off, a requirement for responsible AI adoption in any school or district.
You stay fully in control. Review draft scores, refine feedback, and release comments to students when ready.
One well-scoped tool. Not another sprawling AI platform.
Many AI for schools platforms bundle dozens of tools, lesson planning, tutoring, chatbots, content generation, into one subscription. EnlightenAI does one thing: it grades essays against a rubric, calibrated to each teacher, with every grade reviewed before it reaches a student.
That focus is deliberate. A district evaluating AI for schools can adopt EnlightenAI specifically for grading, alongside whatever other AI tools or policies it already has in place, without taking on a platform’s worth of new surface area.
As teachers review AI-drafted grades, EnlightenAI adapts to match:
your grading scale and what each score threshold means to you
each teacher’s interpretation of their rubric criteria
each teacher’s feedback style and level of detail
Aligned to major writing standards and exams
CAASPP / Smarter Balanced
NY Regents
Common Core
IB Diploma
ACT/SAT Writing
NY Regents
ACT/SAT Writing
Common Core
IB Diploma
ACT/SAT Writing
NY Regents
Aligned to your rubric
A broad AI platform vs. a grading-specific tool
Broad AI-for-schools platforms are built to cover many tasks at once. EnlightenAI is built to cover one task, essay grading, at a depth those platforms generally don’t reach, since it is the entire product rather than one feature among many.
What a broad AI-for-schools platform covers
“Lesson planning, chatbots, content generation, and tutoring, with grading support as one feature among several.”
Grading is not the primary focus
Limited per-teacher rubric calibration
Not built to handle a full class stack of essays
What EnlightenAI covers
“Your thesis clearly states a position, but your evidence in paragraph 2 focuses on a different historical period (1850s instead of 1920s). Try integrating the primary source documents to strengthen your argument about economic change.”
Tied to a specific rubric criterion
Points to the exact paragraph and problem
Gives the student a clear revision path
Designed with purpose
Built for teachers, by teachers
EnlightenAI is used by 10,000+ teachers across grades 3-12
EnlightenAI has been like handing an intelligent, diligent, and tireless teaching assistant a stack of papers and having them returned promptly and in alphabetical order, meticulously graded with commentary—no fatigue, frustration, or bias involved.
Sean Galvin
6th Grade Social Studies Marshall Public Schools
Grading, once my most dreaded task, became faster and far more efficient. With EnlightenAI handling the bulk of the grading, I was free to focus on what mattered most: meaningful instruction with my students and time with my family.
Melynda Brown
6th Grade Humanities Delta Schools
I no longer need to spend hours searching for resources or scheduling meetings – I can focus on what matters most: my students’ success.
Theresa McSweeney
6th Grade ELA Boise Public Schools
The time savings with EnlightenAI have been phenomenal. No more ‘feedback block’ or weekends lost to endless screen time.
Julie Tarasi
Special Education Teacher Park Hill School District
After using EnlightenAI for a few weeks, my students demonstrated a clear upward trajectory in their ability to integrate feedback and substantiate their claims. EnlightenAI’s regular, targeted feedback became a key motivator for their improvement.
Brian Tash
4th Grade Teacher Conejo Valley Unified
With EnlightenAI, I was able to grade assignments in about half the time, freeing up valuable time to focus on other teaching priorities.
Mary Adewusi
3rd Grade Teacher Blackstone Valley Prep
After using EnlightenAI, across all skill levels, students made meaningful revisions, showing noticeable improvements in grammar, structure, and analysis. Seeing them take ownership of their work and make real progress so quickly was incredibly rewarding.
Jessica Martz
10th Grade ELA Juniata Valley Schools
I love how it made me more consistent with the language I use for feedback. The consistency of language and feedback vocabulary has helped my students and myself grow with their assignments.
Ally Wigmore
Middle School Science Vox Collegiate
I appreciate the numerous advantages provided by AI tools in creating assignments. The immediate feedback they offer to my students is invaluable, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where we can identify improvements together.
Steven Marles
Middle School ELA Emergence Academy
I cannot believe just how quickly I can provide aligned, personalized feedback to students. It’s truly like tears-in- the-eyes game changing!
Megan Marcum
Digital Learning Coach Bowling Green
I love how the feedback is targeted to what I am looking for. I thought that it would originally be generic and generalized, but it really does get specific, especially when I edit the feedback.
Nathan De Groot
Technology Specialist Central Valley Christian
EnlightenAI has completely transformed the way my students engage with the writing process. The immediate, personalized feedback helps them identify areas for improvement right away, allowing them to make meaningful revisions in real time.
Darragh Voy
HS English Teacher & Coach Lyons Township High
What has surprised me most about using EnlightenAI to give immediate feedback is how motivated students become in trying to improve their work. Students are so engaged in trying to improve their grade!
Mike Driver
Teacher of Psychology Ponteland High School
EnlightenAI has reshaped my relationship with assessing my students’ writing. My time and energy levels no longer dictate how much writing practice my students get. Instead, they get personalized feedback and data-driven reteaching based on areas that need improvement.
Aaron Makelky
Social Studies Teacher Kelly Walsh High School
Whole class trends help provide valuable insights to my teachers and I. The feedback is immediate and we get to jump into planning in our meetings right away.
Bryan Pawling
Science Department Chair KIPP New Jersey
I'm continually impressed by how well the AI picks up my feedback style both generally as well as in relation to a particular assignment and specific requirements.
Kate Cordes
English Teacher Skyview High School
Designed with purpose
Built for teachers, by teachers
EnlightenAI is used by 10,000+ teachers across grades 3-12
EnlightenAI has been like handing an intelligent, diligent, and tireless teaching assistant a stack of papers and having them returned promptly and in alphabetical order, meticulously graded with commentary—no fatigue, frustration, or bias involved.
Sean Galvin
6th Grade Social Studies Marshall Public Schools
Grading, once my most dreaded task, became faster and far more efficient. With EnlightenAI handling the bulk of the grading, I was free to focus on what mattered most: meaningful instruction with my students and time with my family.
Melynda Brown
6th Grade Humanities Delta Schools
I no longer need to spend hours searching for resources or scheduling meetings – I can focus on what matters most: my students’ success.
Theresa McSweeney
6th Grade ELA Boise Public Schools
The time savings with EnlightenAI have been phenomenal. No more ‘feedback block’ or weekends lost to endless screen time.
Julie Tarasi
Special Education Teacher Park Hill School District
After using EnlightenAI for a few weeks, my students demonstrated a clear upward trajectory in their ability to integrate feedback and substantiate their claims. EnlightenAI’s regular, targeted feedback became a key motivator for their improvement.
Brian Tash
4th Grade Teacher Conejo Valley Unified
With EnlightenAI, I was able to grade assignments in about half the time, freeing up valuable time to focus on other teaching priorities.
Mary Adewusi
3rd Grade Teacher Blackstone Valley Prep
After using EnlightenAI, across all skill levels, students made meaningful revisions, showing noticeable improvements in grammar, structure, and analysis. Seeing them take ownership of their work and make real progress so quickly was incredibly rewarding.
Jessica Martz
10th Grade ELA Juniata Valley Schools
I love how it made me more consistent with the language I use for feedback. The consistency of language and feedback vocabulary has helped my students and myself grow with their assignments.
Ally Wigmore
Middle School Science Vox Collegiate
I appreciate the numerous advantages provided by AI tools in creating assignments. The immediate feedback they offer to my students is invaluable, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where we can identify improvements together.
Steven Marles
Middle School ELA Emergence Academy
I cannot believe just how quickly I can provide aligned, personalized feedback to students. It’s truly like tears-in- the-eyes game changing!
Megan Marcum
Digital Learning Coach Bowling Green
I love how the feedback is targeted to what I am looking for. I thought that it would originally be generic and generalized, but it really does get specific, especially when I edit the feedback.
Nathan De Groot
Technology Specialist Central Valley Christian
EnlightenAI has completely transformed the way my students engage with the writing process. The immediate, personalized feedback helps them identify areas for improvement right away, allowing them to make meaningful revisions in real time.
Darragh Voy
HS English Teacher & Coach Lyons Township High
What has surprised me most about using EnlightenAI to give immediate feedback is how motivated students become in trying to improve their work. Students are so engaged in trying to improve their grade!
Mike Driver
Teacher of Psychology Ponteland High School
EnlightenAI has reshaped my relationship with assessing my students’ writing. My time and energy levels no longer dictate how much writing practice my students get. Instead, they get personalized feedback and data-driven reteaching based on areas that need improvement.
Aaron Makelky
Social Studies Teacher Kelly Walsh High School
Whole class trends help provide valuable insights to my teachers and I. The feedback is immediate and we get to jump into planning in our meetings right away.
Bryan Pawling
Science Department Chair KIPP New Jersey
I'm continually impressed by how well the AI picks up my feedback style both generally as well as in relation to a particular assignment and specific requirements.
Kate Cordes
English Teacher Skyview High School
Designed with purpose
Built for teachers, by teachers
EnlightenAI is used by 10,000+ teachers across grades 3-12
EnlightenAI has been like handing an intelligent, diligent, and tireless teaching assistant a stack of papers and having them returned promptly and in alphabetical order, meticulously graded with commentary—no fatigue, frustration, or bias involved.
Sean Galvin
6th Grade Social Studies Marshall Public Schools
Grading, once my most dreaded task, became faster and far more efficient. With EnlightenAI handling the bulk of the grading, I was free to focus on what mattered most: meaningful instruction with my students and time with my family.
Melynda Brown
6th Grade Humanities Delta Schools
I no longer need to spend hours searching for resources or scheduling meetings – I can focus on what matters most: my students’ success.
Theresa McSweeney
6th Grade ELA Boise Public Schools
The time savings with EnlightenAI have been phenomenal. No more ‘feedback block’ or weekends lost to endless screen time.
Julie Tarasi
Special Education Teacher Park Hill School District
After using EnlightenAI for a few weeks, my students demonstrated a clear upward trajectory in their ability to integrate feedback and substantiate their claims. EnlightenAI’s regular, targeted feedback became a key motivator for their improvement.
Brian Tash
4th Grade Teacher Conejo Valley Unified
With EnlightenAI, I was able to grade assignments in about half the time, freeing up valuable time to focus on other teaching priorities.
Mary Adewusi
3rd Grade Teacher Blackstone Valley Prep
After using EnlightenAI, across all skill levels, students made meaningful revisions, showing noticeable improvements in grammar, structure, and analysis. Seeing them take ownership of their work and make real progress so quickly was incredibly rewarding.
Jessica Martz
10th Grade ELA Juniata Valley Schools
I love how it made me more consistent with the language I use for feedback. The consistency of language and feedback vocabulary has helped my students and myself grow with their assignments.
Ally Wigmore
Middle School Science Vox Collegiate
I appreciate the numerous advantages provided by AI tools in creating assignments. The immediate feedback they offer to my students is invaluable, fostering a collaborative atmosphere where we can identify improvements together.
Steven Marles
Middle School ELA Emergence Academy
I cannot believe just how quickly I can provide aligned, personalized feedback to students. It’s truly like tears-in- the-eyes game changing!
Megan Marcum
Digital Learning Coach Bowling Green
I love how the feedback is targeted to what I am looking for. I thought that it would originally be generic and generalized, but it really does get specific, especially when I edit the feedback.
Nathan De Groot
Technology Specialist Central Valley Christian
EnlightenAI has completely transformed the way my students engage with the writing process. The immediate, personalized feedback helps them identify areas for improvement right away, allowing them to make meaningful revisions in real time.
Darragh Voy
HS English Teacher & Coach Lyons Township High
What has surprised me most about using EnlightenAI to give immediate feedback is how motivated students become in trying to improve their work. Students are so engaged in trying to improve their grade!
Mike Driver
Teacher of Psychology Ponteland High School
EnlightenAI has reshaped my relationship with assessing my students’ writing. My time and energy levels no longer dictate how much writing practice my students get. Instead, they get personalized feedback and data-driven reteaching based on areas that need improvement.
Aaron Makelky
Social Studies Teacher Kelly Walsh High School
Whole class trends help provide valuable insights to my teachers and I. The feedback is immediate and we get to jump into planning in our meetings right away.
Bryan Pawling
Science Department Chair KIPP New Jersey
I'm continually impressed by how well the AI picks up my feedback style both generally as well as in relation to a particular assignment and specific requirements.
Kate Cordes
English Teacher Skyview High School
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: AI for Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: AI for Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: AI for Schools
What should an AI grading tool actually do at a school?
What’s the difference between a broad AI platform and a grading-specific tool?
Is student data safe with AI tools used in schools?
What professional development do teachers need to adopt AI tools?
Is EnlightenAI free for schools to try?
Does using AI for grading reduce students’ critical thinking?
Do AI tools for schools use models like ChatGPT or Gemini?
One clear job in your school’s AI toolkit: grading.
One clear job in your school’s AI toolkit: grading.
One clear job in your school’s AI toolkit: grading.
Set a rubric once. From the next essay on, EnlightenAI grades the stack in seconds, calibrated to each teacher’s standards. Every grade reviewed, FERPA and COPPA-compliant throughout.
Set a rubric once. From the next essay on, EnlightenAI grades the stack in seconds, calibrated to each teacher’s standards. Every grade reviewed, FERPA and COPPA-compliant throughout.
Join 10,000+ teachers who already grade smarter with EnlightenAI.
Join 10,000+ teachers who already grade smarter with EnlightenAI.
Make feedback your superpower!
OUR PRODUCT
WRITING & GRADING
Make feedback your superpower!
OUR PRODUCT
RESOURCES
Make feedback your superpower!
OUR PRODUCT
WRITING & GRADING
Aligned to your rubric
A broad AI platform vs. a grading-specific tool
Broad AI-for-schools platforms are built to cover many tasks at once. EnlightenAI is built to cover one task, essay grading, at a depth those platforms generally don’t reach, since it is the entire product rather than one feature among many.
What a broad AI-for-schools platform covers
“Lesson planning, chatbots, content generation, and tutoring, with grading support as one feature among several.”
Grading is not the primary focus
Limited per-teacher rubric calibration
Not built to handle a full class stack of essays
What EnlightenAI covers
“Your thesis clearly states a position, but your evidence in paragraph 2 focuses on a different historical period (1850s instead of 1920s). Try integrating the primary source documents to strengthen your argument about economic change.”
Tied to a specific rubric criterion
Points to the exact paragraph and problem
Gives the student a clear revision path
Aligned to your rubric
A broad AI platform vs. a grading-specific tool
Broad AI-for-schools platforms are built to cover many tasks at once. EnlightenAI is built to cover one task, essay grading, at a depth those platforms generally don’t reach, since it is the entire product rather than one feature among many.
What a broad AI-for-schools platform covers
“Lesson planning, chatbots, content generation, and tutoring, with grading support as one feature among several.”
Grading is not the primary focus
Limited per-teacher rubric calibration
Not built to handle a full class stack of essays
What EnlightenAI covers
“Your thesis clearly states a position, but your evidence in paragraph 2 focuses on a different historical period (1850s instead of 1920s). Try integrating the primary source documents to strengthen your argument about economic change.”
Tied to a specific rubric criterion
Points to the exact paragraph and problem
Gives the student a clear revision path