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ChatGPT Now a Free Teacher's Assistant
19 Nov
Summary
- ChatGPT for Teachers offers free access to verified US K-12 educators.
- The new version includes enhanced security, admin controls, and collaboration.
- It provides higher usage limits, including unlimited messages with GPT-5.1 Auto.
OpenAI has released ChatGPT for Teachers, a version designed specifically for educators. This new offering provides a secure workspace with added education-grade security and compliance measures, along with administrative controls and collaborative tools for teachers. The service is available free of charge to verified K-12 educators in the United States until June 2027, offering an enhanced experience with higher usage limits.
The platform includes all of ChatGPT's core features, plus unlimited messages with GPT-5.1 Auto, search functionality, file uploads, and image generation. Connectors allow integration with everyday applications like Canva and Google Drive. Notably, data shared with ChatGPT for Teachers will not be used for training OpenAI models by default, and the workspace is built to meet FERPA requirements.
Teachers can create and share custom GPTs with colleagues, fostering collaboration. To access the free service, educators must verify their status via SheerID on the OpenAI website. OpenAI plans to provide advance notice regarding potential pricing adjustments after the free period concludes, ensuring schools have ample time to adapt.
