- ChatGPT for Teachers gives teachers unlimited access to GPT-5.1 Auto-messages
- The platform supports file upload, image generation, memory and app plug-ins
- Compliance with the Family Education Rights Act ensures student data protection
OpenAI has introduced a version of ChatGPT specifically designed for teachers, free for verified US K-12 educators through June 2027.
The platform offers unlimited messaging with GPT-5.1 Auto, search functions, file uploads, connections 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 tailored for classroom use.
Secure and compatible workspace
ChatGPT for Teachers provides a secure environment built to protect student information, ensuring compliance with the Family Education Rights Act and broader FERPA requirements.
By default, anything shared within this workspace is not used to train OpenAI’s models, reinforcing privacy standards.
Teachers can customize responses based on grade level, curriculum, and preferred formats, creating an experience tailored to their teaching style while incorporating productivity tools to save time on prep work.
Educators can share chats with colleagues, plan lessons together, and use custom GPTs to develop templates collaboratively across schools or districts.
The platform also integrates with popular tools such as Canva, Google Drive and Microsoft 365, ensuring that each session begins with the appropriate classroom context.
OpenAI has included examples from teachers actively using ChatGPT to help new users adapt quickly and discover ready-to-use lesson planning ideas.
The program builds on OpenAI’s partnerships with organizations such as the American Federation of Teachers and collaborates with ministries of education in countries including Estonia and Greece.
These initiatives aim to equip educators with practical AI skills and expand the adoption of generative AI in education.
Features such as Study Mode guide students through step-by-step explanations, and LLMs are embedded to generate material, answer queries and support interactive learning.
School and district administrators can manage accounts with role-based access, SAML SSO authentication, and centralized domain control, ensuring consistent security across campuses.
Teacher status verification is handled securely by SheerID, allowing teachers to set up a free workspace and invite colleagues.
“Of the 800 million people who use ChatGPT every week, teachers are some of the earliest and most active users. Three out of five (opens in a new window) are already using 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.”
Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews and opinions in your feeds. Be sure to click the Follow button!
And of course you can too follow TechRadar on TikTok for news, reviews, video unboxings, and get regular updates from us on WhatsApp also.
