OpenAI launches free ChatGPT for Teachers through June 2027

Investing.com -- OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT for Teachers, a free AI workspace designed specifically for educators, available at no cost to verified U.S. K-12 teachers through June 2027.

The new platform aims to support the 800 million weekly ChatGPT users, among whom teachers are some of the earliest and most active adopters. According to OpenAI, three in five educators already use AI tools, with regular users reporting they save hours each week that can be redirected to student interaction.

ChatGPT for Teachers provides a secure environment where educators can adapt classroom materials, maximize prep time, and collaborate with colleagues. The platform includes unlimited messages with GPT-5.1 Auto, search capabilities, file uploads, connectors, and image generation.

School administrators receive administrative controls to bring teachers and staff into a unified account with education-grade privacy and security features that protect student data and support FERPA requirements.

Key features include personalized teaching support that remembers details like grade level and curriculum, integration with tools like Canva, Google Drive, and Microsoft 365, and collaboration capabilities for shared projects. The platform also offers examples from experienced teacher users and administrative controls for school leaders.

OpenAI is working with its first cohort of school districts representing nearly 150,000 teachers and staff across 16 districts and the Delaware Department of Education to gather feedback and improve the platform.

"Whether our staff are longtime ChatGPT users or just getting started, this is an exciting step forward. They will have access to trusted AI tools that help them save time, think bigger, and focus on what matters most: supporting our students and community," said Kerri Holt, Chief Technology Officer at Houston ISD.

The company has also released an AI Literacy Blueprint for school leaders and policymakers to support responsible AI use in education. This initiative builds on OpenAI’s partnerships with the American Federation of Teachers and education ministries in countries like Estonia and Greece.

U.S. K-12 educators can get verified through SheerID, OpenAI’s third-party verification partner, to set up a free workspace and invite colleagues to join.

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