AI Tutor for Learning and Teaching

A Smarter Way to Learn and Teach

Khanmigo, developed by the non-profit Khan Academy, is an AI-powered assistant designed to enhance learning and teaching experiences. It acts as a patient virtual tutor—encouraging critical thinking rather than just delivering answers—and as a time-saving assistant for educators, helping with lesson planning, feedback, and more.

Student-Centric Tutoring, Not Just Answers

Khanmigo stands out by guiding students step-by-step through problems—offering hints, asking probing questions, and encouraging self-discovery instead of simply giving away the solution.

It covers a variety of subjects, from algebra and coding to humanities and test prep, all grounded in Khan Academy’s trusted content library.

Its thoughtful approach has earned a 4-star rating from Common Sense Media and praise as one of the leading AI tools for education. As one user noted, "It will walk you through the solution … so you can work it out yourself, rather than just get the answer."

Smart Tools for Teachers

Khanmigo offers teachers a suite of powerful assistants—for free—thanks to partnerships like the one with Microsoft in 49 English-speaking countries. It can generate:

• Lesson plans and engaging hooks tailored to students’

• Rubrics aligned with unit goals

• Exit tickets and progress summaries

• Student groupings and personalized activities.

These tools help save hours of prep time and make teaching more dynamic and responsive.

Pilots & Real-World Classroom Use

Khanmigo is gaining traction through pilot programs in school districts—like those in Oklahoma and Michigan—where it’s integrated into Algebra and STEM classes. Educators trained via Project ECHO report significantly improved student engagement and performance. For instance, one high school teacher shared a full lesson plan crafted by Khanmigo in minutes—work that took weeks before.

At Hobart High School, students praised Khanmigo’s guidance over direct answers, saying, "It’s very positive, very reassuring... It's getting me thinking." One semester of integration saw a noticeable drop in failures in geometry classes.

Responsible, Non-profit AI in Education

Khanmigo is powered by OpenAI’s GPT‑4, with additional education-focused tuning to minimize errors—especially in math—and preserve the integrity of learning.

What sets Khanmigo apart is its non-profit foundation. Designed for learning—not profit—it enforces privacy safeguards and ethical AI use, and never collects data for external training. Khan Academy’s Chief Learning Officer aims to improve outcomes for over 4 million students by 30% in the next five years, with the help of Khanmigo.