Freewrite is built to do one thing.
No YouTube. No games. No AI.
Just writing.
For over a decade, schools invested in laptops to transform learning. Now, many are pulling back.
Chromebooks made access easy β but made focus harder. In practice, theyβve made sustained writing more difficult.
Now, a harder question is emerging: what kind of technology actually supports learning?
States are introducing screen time legislation. Districts are rethinking 1:1 models.
The problem isnβt students. Itβs the tools.
If laptops are built for everything, Freewrite is built for one thing: writing.
No browser. No apps. No AI.
Just a focused space to think and draft without interruption.
"With Freewrite, students wrote more authentically because they weren't worried about over-editing or outside tools. The focus shifted back to ideas and thinking."
βFreshman Seminar Professor, Missouri Southern State University
In early pilots, teachers reported immediate instructional shifts.
100% of educators surveyed recommended Freewrite.
| With Freewrite: | With standard devices: |
|---|---|
| Coaching writing | Managing devices |
| Deepening thinking | Monitoring AI use |
| Sustained writing output | Constant distraction |
Jason Reynolds writes his bestselling novels on Freewrite. The Jason Reynolds x Freewrite curriculum is coming soon.
We have an extensive knowledge base and help center, which you can access here: support.getfreewrite.com
Alpha is the most affordable model and ideal for shared classroom sets, intervention groups, and sustained writing blocks. It shows only a few lines of text at a time to support focus and offers up to 100 hours of battery life.
Traveler features a larger E Ink display and laptop-style keyboard, making it ideal for extended drafting sessions, writing labs, and secondary classrooms.
Weβre happy to help you determine the right model based on grade level, instructional use, and scale.
Yes. Freewrite devices are designed for shared use. Devices do not require per-student licenses and can support:
Freewrite has:
For assessments, teachers can create a centralized Postbox account where all drafts sync in real time. This allows instructors to collect authentic in-class writing without managing individual student accounts.
No. Students can draft fully offline. When connected to Wi-Fi, work automatically syncs to Postbox and optional cloud services (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Evernote). This allows flexible classroom use without constant connectivity.
Yes. Freewrite supports FERPA compliance. No student PII is sold to third parties. Devices use HTTPS with TLS encryption, and institutions can request documentation on security, data handling, and incident response protocols. Accounts can export or delete data at any time.
Drafts sync to Postbox and can be:
Students can revise drafts in traditional word processors after drafting on Freewrite.
Each bundle includes:
Most classrooms are up and running in a single class period.
Alpha:Up to 100 hours per charge
Traveler:Up to 20 hours per charge
Devices typically last 4β5 weeks between charges depending on usage and can remain plugged in while stored.
Devices are compatible with standard USB-C charging carts and trays. Many schools use rolling carts (20β40 devices) or stationary cabinets for overnight charging. Devices can be wiped or reset between cohorts or school years.
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