An AI teaching assistant built for one job: grading essays against your rubric
An AI teaching assistant built for one job: grading essays against your rubric
An AI teaching assistant built for one job: grading essays against your rubric
EnlightenAI doesn’t plan lessons or chat with students. It grades essays, calibrated to your rubric and grading scale, so the highest-volume part of your week takes minutes instead of hours.
EnlightenAI doesn’t plan lessons or chat with students. It grades essays, calibrated to your rubric and grading scale, so the highest-volume part of your week takes minutes instead of hours.
A simple process
How does EnlightenAI work as an AI teaching assistant?
A simple process
How does EnlightenAI work as an AI teaching assistant?
A simple process
How does EnlightenAI work as an AI teaching assistant?
1
Upload your rubric.
Upload your existing rubric or build one inside EnlightenAI. Connect Google Classroom or Canvas to pull assignments directly, or upload essays manually.
2
Grade five essays together to calibrate.
Upload Student Responses
Grade the first five essays alongside EnlightenAI, adjusting scores and feedback. It learns your interpretation of each rubric criterion and your feedback style through those corrections.
The AI uses STAAR writing rubrics — argumentative, expository, and English I/II — to draft suggested scores and feedback aligned to Texas TEKS expectations.
3
EnlightenAI grades the rest. You review and send.
You Review & Approve
Every suggested grade goes into a review queue before students see it. Edit a score, rewrite a comment, or approve as-is. Nothing reaches a student without your sign-off.
You stay fully in control. Review draft scores, refine feedback, and release comments to students when ready.
A narrow AI teaching assistant. Not a general-purpose one.
Many AI teaching assistants try to do everything: lesson plans, classroom chat, differentiation, worksheets. EnlightenAI does one thing well. It grades essays against your rubric, calibrated to your specific scoring decisions, and hands you a finished grade and feedback ready to send.
That focus means EnlightenAI can go deeper on grading than a general-purpose assistant can. In a study with DREAM Charter Schools, it scored 0.77 QWK with the teacher who trained it, higher than teacher-to-teacher consistency using the same rubric.
As you review AI-drafted grades, EnlightenAI adapts to match:
your grading scale and what each score threshold means to you
your interpretation of each rubric criterion, differentiated by how strictly you score it
your feedback style, tone, and the level of detail students actually read
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
General-purpose assistant vs. grading-specific assistant
General-purpose AI teaching assistants are built to help with a wide range of tasks at a shallow level each. EnlightenAI is built to do one task, essay grading, at a level of depth and rubric accuracy a general tool isn’t designed for.
What a general AI teaching assistant covers
“Lesson plans, classroom chat, worksheets, quiz generation, and light grading support across many subjects.”
Grading is one feature among many, not the focus
Limited rubric calibration depth
Not built to handle a full class stack of essays
What EnlightenAI does
“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 Teaching Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: AI Teaching Assistant
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs: AI Teaching Assistant
Is EnlightenAI free to try as an AI teaching assistant?
What is an AI teaching assistant, exactly?
Is there a free AI teaching assistant that actually grades essays?
What's the best AI assistant for teachers who need help with grading specifically?
Is student data safe with an AI teaching assistant?
Can I use my own rubric with an AI teaching assistant?
Does an AI teaching assistant use the same models as ChatGPT?
Does using an AI teaching assistant for grading affect student engagement?
One job, done well: grading essays against your rubric.
One job, done well: grading essays against your rubric.
One job, done well: grading essays against your rubric.
Set your rubric once. From the next essay on, EnlightenAI grades the stack in seconds, calibrated to your standards. You review, approve, and send.
Set your rubric once. From the next essay on, EnlightenAI grades the stack in seconds, calibrated to your standards. You review, approve, and send.
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
General-purpose assistant vs. grading-specific assistant
General-purpose AI teaching assistants are built to help with a wide range of tasks at a shallow level each. EnlightenAI is built to do one task, essay grading, at a level of depth and rubric accuracy a general tool isn’t designed for.
What a general AI teaching assistant covers
“Lesson plans, classroom chat, worksheets, quiz generation, and light grading support across many subjects.”
Grading is one feature among many, not the focus
Limited rubric calibration depth
Not built to handle a full class stack of essays
What EnlightenAI does
“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
General-purpose assistant vs. grading-specific assistant
General-purpose AI teaching assistants are built to help with a wide range of tasks at a shallow level each. EnlightenAI is built to do one task, essay grading, at a level of depth and rubric accuracy a general tool isn’t designed for.
What a general AI teaching assistant covers
“Lesson plans, classroom chat, worksheets, quiz generation, and light grading support across many subjects.”
Grading is one feature among many, not the focus
Limited rubric calibration depth
Not built to handle a full class stack of essays
What EnlightenAI does
“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