- ChatGPT for Teachers offers educators unlimited access to GPT-5.1 automated messaging
- The platform supports file uploading, imaging, memory, and application connectors.
- Compliance with the Family Educational Rights Law guarantees the protection of student data
OpenAI has introduced a version of ChatGPT designed specifically for teachers, free to verified K-12 educators in the US until June 2027.
The platform offers unlimited messages with GPT-5.1 Auto, search capabilities, file uploads, connectors to other applications and image generation.
OpenAI says the move is a way for educators to streamline lesson preparation and explore AI independently, while experimenting with AI tools designed for use in the classroom.
Secure and compliant workspace
ChatGPT for Teachers provides a secure environment created to protect student information, ensuring compliance with the Family Educational Rights Act and broader FERPA requirements.
Everything shared within this workspace is not used to train OpenAI models by default, enforcing privacy standards.
Teachers can customize responses based on grade level, curriculum, and preferred formats, creating a personalized experience based on your teaching style and incorporating productivity tools to save time on prep work.
Educators can share chats with colleagues, co-plan lessons, and use custom GPTs to collaboratively develop templates across schools or districts.
The platform also integrates with popular tools like Canva, Google Drive, and Microsoft 365, ensuring each session starts with relevant classroom context.
OpenAI has included examples of teachers actively using ChatGPT to help new users adapt quickly and discover out-of-the-box ideas for lesson planning.
The program builds on OpenAI’s partnerships with organizations like the American Federation of Teachers and collaborations with Ministries of Education in countries like Estonia and Greece.
These initiatives aim to equip educators with practical AI skills and expand the adoption of generative AI in education.
Features like Study Mode guide students through step-by-step explanations, and LLMs are integrated to generate material, answer queries, and support interactive learning.
School and district leaders can manage accounts with role-based access, SAML SSO authentication, and centralized domain control, ensuring consistent security across campuses.
SheerID securely manages educator status verification, allowing teachers to set up a free workspace and invite colleagues.
“Of the 800 million people who use ChatGPT each week, teachers are some of the earliest and most active adopters. Three in five (opens in new window) already use an AI tool,” OpenAI said in a blog post.
“This work builds on our partnership with the American Federation of Teachers to support teacher-led innovation and equip 400,000 K-12 educators with practical AI skills.”
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