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OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT for Teachers to 55 additional school districts across 20 states, bringing the program to over 300,000 educators and staff across more than 100 K–12 organizations in 30 states. The expansion includes 1 in 5 of America's 20 largest public school districts and introduces a 16-state National Data Privacy Agreement—a first for the industry—that provides a common framework for districts to evaluate the tool against their student data privacy requirements. ChatGPT for Teachers remains free through June 2028 and is restricted to verified educators. Early adoption data shows educators are using the tool primarily for time-saving administrative tasks: over 1.9 million messages between January and July focused on report cards, lesson planning, and substitute materials. OpenAI is also expanding training through AI Skills Jams and partnerships with the American Federation of Teachers, with 93% of initial participants reporting they left with immediately usable skills. The rollout emphasizes that educators should lead AI adoption in classrooms, with district oversight, privacy protections, and peer learning as core components.

OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT for Teachers to 55 additional school districts across 20 states, bringing the program to over 300,000 educators and staff across more than 100 K–12 organizations in 30 states. The expansion includes 1 in 5 of America's 20 largest public school districts and introduces a 16-state National Data Privacy Agreement—a first for the industry—that provides a common framework for districts to evaluate the tool against their student data privacy requirements. ChatGPT for Teachers remains free through June 2028 and is restricted to verified educators. Early adoption data shows educators are using the tool primarily for time-saving administrative tasks: over 1.9 million messages between January and July focused on report cards, lesson planning, and substitute materials. OpenAI is also expanding training through AI Skills Jams and partnerships with the American Federation of Teachers, with 93% of initial participants reporting they left with immediately usable skills. The rollout emphasizes that educators should lead AI adoption in classrooms, with district oversight, privacy protections, and peer learning as core components.