Build a School Where Every Student Feels They Belong.
EmpowerLit Schools is a schoolwide literacy engagement platform powered by SEL. Through ready-to-teach lessons, Daily Sparks, authentic student publishing, and teacher-ready resources, schools help students become stronger readers, more confident writers, and young people who know their stories matter.
One schoolwide license. Every grade. Every classroom. September–May.
Everything your school needs to build literacy, belonging, and student voice—all in one platform.
Looking to bring EmpowerLit to multiple schools? Contact us for district pricing.
Everything Your School Receives
Teacher Resources
- One ready-to-teach SEL + Literacy lesson each week (25–30 minutes), with optional extension activities
- Daily Sparks (5-minute quote and writing prompt)
- Teacher Guide
- Classroom Slides
- Student Handouts
- Supporting Resources
- Substitute-ready — guide, slides, and materials included
School Resources
- School administrator dashboard
- Teacher accounts
- Grade-band-specific lessons
- Platform updates throughout the membership year
- No per-teacher or per-classroom fees — one price covers your whole school
Student Experience
- Authentic writing opportunities
- Your Story Matters
- Student publication opportunities
- A real audience for student writing
Why Schools Choose EmpowerLit
Literacy
Students read, write, discuss, and reflect through meaningful literacy experiences.
Belonging
SEL provides the foundation that helps students feel connected, valued, and confident.
Student Voice
Students write with purpose because their work has the opportunity to be shared beyond the classroom.
Teacher Ready
Everything is prepared and ready to teach with minimal planning.
Every Student Has a Story Worth Sharing
When students know their writing can be read by someone outside their own classroom, they write with greater purpose and care. They begin to see themselves as real authors with real ideas worth sharing.
Each participating school receives its own digital edition of Your Story Matters, featuring selected student work from that school. It gives young writers an authentic audience and gives readers the chance to see themselves in another student's story.
Become an EmpowerLit Founding School
Schools that join EmpowerLit during the 2026–27 school year will be recognized as Founding Schools — early partners helping us build an even stronger experience for students and teachers.
Founding Schools receive:
- A $995 schoolwide license for the 2026–27 school year
- Direct access to the EmpowerLit team for implementation support
- Opportunities to provide feedback on future resources
- Founding School recognition
- Early access to new resources as they're released
Ready to Build a School Where Every Student Belongs?
EmpowerLit Schools helps students become stronger readers, more confident writers, and young people who know their stories matter.