AI Essay Grader for K-12 Schools

CoGrader is the most reliable AI grader that helps students improve writing with faster, specific feedback. Trusted by over a thousand K-12 schools and districts, with FERPA, COPPA, and SOC 2 designed for compliance.

50,000+ Teachers trust CoGrader
1,000+ Schools across all 50 states
2M+ Essays graded with AI
80% Less time grading
Used at 1000+ schools

AI essay grading that improves student writing in schools

CoGrader helps schools shorten the feedback cycle so students get clear, actionable comments in time to use them on the next assignment. That means personalized revision, sustained improvement, and consistent grading across classrooms.

Backed by UC Berkeley UC Berkeley

Why Choose CoGrader?

CoGrader helps schools deliver timely, specific feedback that improves student writing, while keeping grading consistent and compliant across classrooms.

Less time on first-pass grading

First-pass scoring so teachers can return feedback quickly and focus on revision, and instruction.

Faster Feedback Turnaround

Provide timely, specific feedback that helps students improve their performance.

Integrity & Grading Equity

Keep consistency and fairness with rubrics-based grading, plagiarism and AI detection.

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“Helping teachers GRADE but more importantly helping GIVE QUALITY FEEDBACK - and putting the power of great feedback into the hands of kids so they have AGENCY to improve.”
John D.
John D.
Curriculum Coordinator

Privacy is a Top Priority

CoGrader ensures high student Data Privacy and Security.

  • FERPA, COPPA, SOPIPA, Ed Law 2D — CoGrader abides by FERPA, COPPA, SOPIPA, Ed Law 2D, and other state privacy laws to safeguard student data.
  • Data Collection & Usage — Only de-identified student work and rubrics are shared with the AI. LLM / AI models can not use student data for training purposes.
  • SOC 2 Type I Attested — CoGrader holds a SOC 2 Type I attestation from an independent third-party auditor, covering controls for security, availability, and confidentiality of the platform that processes student work.
SOC 2 Type IEDSAFE-AI AllianceStudent Privacy Pledge1EdTech TrustEd Apps Certified

See where your district student data lives or read our terms of service.

Integrations that CoGrader supports

Canvas
Google Classroom
Schoology
Brightspace
Blackboard
DMAC
Used inside institutions with the highest AI compliance bar

Trusted by K-12 schools.

Backed by UC Berkeley, and Microsoft.

Used at 1000+ schools
Backed by UC Berkeley, used inside Microsoft
  • SOC 2 Type I attested
  • FERPA Compliant by design
  • COPPA Compliant

Materials for school and district leaders

  • Illustration of a laptop with training slides, a graduation cap, and a play button

    Professional development

    Equip teachers with the training and rubric-aligned workflows needed to roll out CoGrader confidently across classrooms.

    Explore PD program
  • Illustration of a 3D clipboard rubric with a pencil, checkmark, and star badges

    Rubrics hub

    Browse rubrics districts use with CoGrader and see how they support consistent, standards-aligned writing instruction across schools.

    Explore rubrics hub
  • Illustration of a glass shield with an AI policy document, gavel, and checkmark

    AI policy

    Understand how CoGrader supports responsible AI use in schools, with policies and guidance you can adopt district-wide.

    Review AI policy
Resources

CoGrader resources for schools

Explore concise resources you can share with board members, IT, and school leaders to evaluate CoGrader. Each asset shows how CoGrader supports student writing growth, protects student data, and fits into existing classroom workflows.

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    1-Page Brochure

    Complete product information and benefits overview.

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    Product Infographic

    Visual overview of CoGrader's key features and benefits.

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  • PDF

    Student Feedback Sampler

    Real examples of AI-generated feedback on student writing assignments.

    Presentations Download
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    Classroom Product Overview

    Comprehensive overview of CoGrader's classroom features with student feedback samples.

    Presentations Download

Trusted by K–12 schools nationwide

Principals, superintendents, curriculum directors, and instructional coaches are using CoGrader in their schools and districts.

I am excited to assign more writing now that I can give them specific and objective feedback more quickly. I may even postpone my retirement because of your product!

Irene H.
Irene H.
ELA, High School · California

I am absolutely blown away by CoGrader. It has been excellent for pre-scoring essays and providing students with comprehensive, usable feedback.

Megan P.
Teacher · Kentucky

What usually takes me days (and way too many hours of off-contract time), took me mere hours. I plan on hosting a PD for my staff in the next few weeks.

Heather G.
Teacher · California

Co-workers, students and I have compared results from CoGrader with a variety of other AI scoring for AP essays, and yours is BY FAR the most accurate.

Cathy U.
Cathy U.
AP Reader · Massachusetts

Helping teachers GRADE but more importantly helping GIVE QUALITY FEEDBACK, and putting the power of great feedback into the hands of kids so they have AGENCY to improve.

John D.
John D.
Curriculum Coordinator

Teachers will be motivated to assign more writing. It allows teachers to personalize student feedback quickly, leaving more time for targeted instruction.

Mark M.
Mark M.
Principal

I almost cried when I used it. It was as if someone handed me my weekends back on a silver platter.

Michelle F.
Teacher · Colorado

THANKS. CoGrader is BY FAR the most accurate AI scoring for AP essays I have used, with the best feedback.

Karen W.
Karen W.
Department Chair, ELA

I am excited to assign more writing now that I can give them specific and objective feedback more quickly. I may even postpone my retirement because of your product!

Irene H.
Irene H.
ELA, High School · California

I am absolutely blown away by CoGrader. It has been excellent for pre-scoring essays and providing students with comprehensive, usable feedback.

Megan P.
Teacher · Kentucky

What usually takes me days (and way too many hours of off-contract time), took me mere hours. I plan on hosting a PD for my staff in the next few weeks.

Heather G.
Teacher · California

Co-workers, students and I have compared results from CoGrader with a variety of other AI scoring for AP essays, and yours is BY FAR the most accurate.

Cathy U.
Cathy U.
AP Reader · Massachusetts

Helping teachers GRADE but more importantly helping GIVE QUALITY FEEDBACK, and putting the power of great feedback into the hands of kids so they have AGENCY to improve.

John D.
John D.
Curriculum Coordinator

Teachers will be motivated to assign more writing. It allows teachers to personalize student feedback quickly, leaving more time for targeted instruction.

Mark M.
Mark M.
Principal

I almost cried when I used it. It was as if someone handed me my weekends back on a silver platter.

Michelle F.
Teacher · Colorado

THANKS. CoGrader is BY FAR the most accurate AI scoring for AP essays I have used, with the best feedback.

Karen W.
Karen W.
Department Chair, ELA
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Frequently Asked Questions

CoGrader: the AI Teaching Assistant.

Is CoGrader FERPA compliant?

Yes, when implemented under a Data Privacy Agreement. CoGrader is FERPA-compliant by design: student work is processed without third-party model training, encrypted in transit and at rest, and governed by a district-signed DPA. The DPA template is available in our security packet.

Is CoGrader SOC 2 certified?

Yes. CoGrader holds a SOC 2 Type I attestation, conducted by an independent third-party auditor, covering the security, availability, and confidentiality of the platform that processes student work. The attestation letter is available to school and district evaluators under NDA through our security packet request.

Is CoGrader safe for student data?

Yes. CoGrader uses four controls to keep student data safe: encryption in transit and at rest, access restricted through district single sign-on, no use of student work to train third-party models, and an audit trail on every score. All four are enforced under a signed DPA.

How accurate is CoGrader compared to teachers?

CoGrader validates its scores against human teacher scores on standards-aligned rubrics. The methodology, including rubric inventory and inter-rater calibration approach, is available to district evaluators on request. We do not publish accuracy numbers we cannot defend in a board meeting, so we share data scoped to your context under DPA.

How do schools adopt CoGrader at the district level?

Districts adopt CoGrader in three steps. First, your district signs a Data Privacy Agreement and selects a license tier. Second, our team configures single sign-on and SIS rostering through Clever or ClassLink and provisions your admin console. Third, schools are onboarded with white-glove training. Most districts launch within 30 days.

What platforms does CoGrader integrate with?

CoGrader integrates natively with Google Classroom, Canvas LMS, Schoology, Brightspace, and DMAC for Texas assessment data. Single sign-on and SIS rostering work through Clever and ClassLink, the identity providers most K-12 districts already operate. None of these route through third-party middleware, which reduces your IT vendor surface area.

Does CoGrader offer district or site licenses?

Yes. CoGrader offers volume-based licensing for schools and districts. The district tier includes a signed Data Privacy Agreement, single sign-on, SIS rostering through Clever or ClassLink, the district admin console, district-wide rubric library, exportable reporting, and white-glove onboarding. Contact our schools team for a quote sized to your district.

How is CoGrader priced for schools and districts?

CoGrader pricing for schools and districts is based on student headcount. Enrollment determines the license tier, which includes a signed Data Privacy Agreement, single sign-on, SIS rostering through Clever or ClassLink, the district admin console, and white-glove onboarding. Contact our schools team for a quote sized to your enrollment.

What documentation does CoGrader provide for procurement?

CoGrader provides the artifacts most K-12 procurement teams request: a Data Privacy Agreement template, the SOC 2 Type I attestation letter, a FERPA and COPPA statement, an AI grading RFP scaffold, and a security and architecture one-pager. The full bundle is available through the security packet request.