Use Lucid’s suite of visual applications in the classroom to engage students, foster creativity, and encourage collaboration. Read this article to learn more about the Lucid for Education plan, including recommended integrations and additional resources.

A free Lucid for Education plan is available to individual teachers and students in K-12 and Higher Education. To learn more and see the steps to Sign up for a free Educational account, check out our article.

Lucid for Education basics

Lucid for Education can be used by all students, from kindergarten through post-secondary education. Students under 13 can use Lucid as directed by their schools.

Lucid cares deeply about protecting students and their data. To learn more about Lucid’s robust student data privacy protections, see the Lucid for Education privacy policy and our privacy page.

Lucid is fully GDPR (general data protection regulation) compliant. You can read more about Lucid’s GDPR compliance on our webpage.

The Lucid Suite is translated into 11 languages. Our primary languages are Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, German, French, and Japanese. Parts of the Lucid website are translated into Polish, Korean, Italian, Russian, and Swedish.

Tip: Connect with others and ask questions in the Lucid for Education Community space.

Lucid for Education plans

K-12

K-12 teachers and students receive a free Lucid for Education upgrade. To sign up, create a free Lucid account using your school email address. When asked to select the role that best fits you, select Student or Educator.

K-12 schools and districts are eligible to receive a complimentary, centrally-managed account. Complete this interest form and our Lucid for Education team will email you to complete the account set up process.

Higher education

Higher Education professors, instructors, and students can receive a free Lucid for Education upgrade. To sign up, create a free Lucid account using your school email address. When asked to select the role that best fits you, select Student or Educator.

Higher Education administrators and institutions can learn about special educational discounts by speaking with our Education consultant.

Recommended integrations

To get the most out of your educational plan, we recommend the following integrations. Click the links in each section to learn more.

Google Meet

Use Google Meet to facilitate remote collaboration. To see the steps to Integrate Lucidspark with Google Meet, check out our article.

Google Classroom

Assign and grade assignments with our Google Classroom integration. Learn more about how to Integrate Lucidchart with Google Classroom.

Canvas

Assign and grade assignments with our Canvas integration. Learn more about how to Integrate Lucid with Canvas.

Schoology

Assign and grade assignments with our schoology integration. Learn more about how to Integrate Lucidchart with Schoology.

Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Add Lucidspark and Lucidchart documents to your Google documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with our Lucid add-ons for Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

Google Drive

Store and share your Lucid documents in Google Drive. To learn more, check out the following articles:

Gmail

Easily share your Lucid documents with our add-on for Gmail. Check out our Integrate Lucidchart with Gmail article to see the steps to install the add-on and add Lucid documents as attachments and share links.

Google Workspace

Incorporate Lucid into your Google Workspace instance to streamline management of your account. Learn more about how to Integrate Lucid with Google Workspace.

Lucid Cards and Google Sheets

Use Lucid Cards with Google Sheets to visualize your data. See our Integrate Lucid Cards with Google Sheets article to learn how to install, link, and use this integration.

Learn more: Explore the Lucid for Education homepage for more ideas on how to use Lucid in the classroom, find lesson plans, use templates, and browse educator resources.

FAQ

How much does a Lucid for Education plan cost?

A Lucid for Education plan is free for K-12 teachers and students as well as Higher Education professors, instructors, and students.

Who can sign up for a free Lucid for Education plan?

Educators and students with a Lucid account and a school-issued email address qualify for a free Lucid educational plan. Students under 13 can use Lucid as directed by their schools.

Resources

To learn more about Lucid for Education, explore the additional resources below. Some of these resources may be available in English only.

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