OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teachers, a specialized version of ChatGPT tailored for K-12 educators and school administrators, providing a secure and compliant workspace designed to meet educational privacy standards such as FERPA. The platform helps teachers streamline lesson planning, collaborate with peers, and manage student-related content safely, without using any shared information to train OpenAI models by default. It features personalized teaching support, allowing teachers to set grade levels and curriculum preferences, and integrates with popular tools like Canva, Google Drive, and Microsoft 365 for seamless content use.
Collaboration is enhanced through shared project spaces and the ability to create custom GPTs for classroom use, while district leaders have administrative controls including domain claiming, single sign-on, and role management for consistent security. The system gives teachers higher usage limits and access to the advanced GPT-5.1 Auto model along with features like file uploads and image generation. OpenAI is currently working with nearly 150,000 educators across multiple U.S. school districts for operational insights and continuous improvement. Access is free through June 2027 with verification via SheerID, after which pricing will be communicated well in advance.
Overall, ChatGPT for Teachers aims to empower educators with AI tools that fit their reality, promote responsible AI use in classrooms, and support efficient, collaborative teaching and learning environments.