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Back-to-school season brings fresh faces, fresh notebooks—and a lot of planning. Whether you’re launching number talks in third grade or prepping juniors for the SAT, Khan Academy is here to help you hit the ground running.
This year, we’re rolling out exciting updates to support educators with free, high-quality content and AI-powered tools that personalize learning, save you time, and help every student thrive.
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Professional learning built for busy teachers
Professional learning built for busy teachersGet Khanmigo certified
Start the year confident and AI-ready with our free Khanmigo certification course. In just a few minutes a day, you’ll build practical skills to integrate AI into your instruction—with real classroom examples.
Why it’s worth your time:
- Get future-ready: Learn how AI can enhance your lessons, streamline prep, and support mastery.
- Flexible PD: Bite-sized sessions—no subs or PD days required.
And don’t forget to download our back-to-school checklist!
Writing Coach: Smarter writing support from day one
Want to boost student writing without doubling your workload? Khan Academy Writing Coach, powered by Khanmigo, gives students scaffolded feedback across the writing process—while you stay in control.
Why it’s worth your time:
- Get classroom-ready fast: Short, actionable videos help you implement Writing Coach with confidence—no overwhelming PD required.
- Lead strong writing instruction all year: Build sustainable practices that support students at every stage of the writing process.
New & improved tools to save you time
New & improved tools to save you timeAI-powered Blooket integration
Use Khanmigo’s question generator to create custom Blooket quizzes—no limits, no extra logins. Make learning interactive and effortless.
Bonus questions = a second chance
Students now get an extra shot at proficiency after one wrong answer. Great for mastery learning and growth mindset.
Preview assignments before assigning
See exactly what your students will experience in any Khanmigo assignment before you assign it.
Flexible essay feedback
Assign just the revision step in Writing Coach—or let students submit pre-written drafts to get instant feedback from Khanmigo.
Export to Google slides & forms
Easily move quizzes, exit tickets, and lesson plans into your teaching platform of choice.
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Content updates that support foundational skills
Content updates that support foundational skillsELA: Grades 4–5 reading & vocabulary
Our new reading courses (4th and 5th grade) combine engaging texts with vocabulary-rich instruction and reading strategy videos. Assign long-passage practice to build stamina and prep for state assessments.
Math: Grades 3–5 with Illustrative Mathematics
Now better aligned with the IM curriculum for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades! Each unit builds conceptual understanding with visuals, hints, and videos—perfect for core instruction, intervention, or homework.
SAT® Prep: Reading/writing and math
Start prepping before junior year with our “Get Ready” courses. Designed for 9th and 10th graders or students scoring below 500 on the PSAT, these resources focus on foundational literacy and math skills—ideal for support classes or differentiated instruction
AP U.S. History & AP Gov
Our refreshed AP courses (U.S. Government & Politics and U.S. History) now include stronger alignment, smarter practice sets, and new strategy articles to support writing and FRQs.
Middle school science: Physics & chemistry
Explore motion, atoms, and reactions with new, NGSS-aligned lessons in Physics and Chemistry. Great for independent study or blended learning.
Intro to computer science – Python
Our new Python course is classroom-ready with auto-graded challenges and real-world projects—from recommendation engines to disease models. No setup needed; just open and go.
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Make this your best school year yet
Make this your best school year yetKhan Academy is your trusted partner this back-to-school season. It’s our shared purpose—unlocking learning for every student—that brings us together. Whether you’re looking to level up your lesson plans or create more “Aha!” moments, our free tools are here to lighten your load and deepen your impact.
Log in today and start the year strong with resources designed to support you every step of the way.
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