Khanmigo (Khan Academy)

Khanmigo is an AI tutoring and teaching assistant developed by Khan Academy in partnership with OpenAI. Launched in 2023, it uses GPT-4 under the hood but applies a carefully designed pedagogical layer: rather than delivering direct answers, Khanmigo guides students through problems using Socratic questioning — asking clarifying questions, nudging toward the next step, and reinforcing reasoning rather than just providing the solution.

That design choice reflects Khan Academy's core educational philosophy: the learning process matters as much as arriving at the right answer. A student struggling with a quadratic equation won't get the solution from Khanmigo; they'll get questions that help them identify what they already know and where the gap is. This makes Khanmigo fundamentally different from using ChatGPT for homework help, where the model will simply solve the problem on request.

**Subject coverage:** Khanmigo draws on Khan Academy's full content library, spanning K-12 math, science, humanities, coding, social studies, and standardized test prep including the SAT, LSAT, and GMAT. It understands curriculum context — when a student is working on a specific Khan Academy exercise, Khanmigo can see which problem they're on and tailor its guidance to that exact point in the learning sequence.

**For teachers:** Khanmigo includes a dedicated teacher mode with standards-aligned lesson planning, learning objectives, rubrics, and exit tickets. It can summarize recent student activity so teachers can quickly identify who needs additional support without manually reviewing reports. Teacher access is entirely free.

**Accessibility:** Khanmigo supports text-to-speech and speech-to-text, so students can speak their responses and hear Khanmigo's replies — reducing barriers for students who struggle with reading or writing, or who simply prefer voice interaction.

**Pricing:** Khanmigo costs $4/month or $44/year for learners and parents — making it one of the most affordable AI tutoring tools available. Teacher access is free. Schools and districts can license Khanmigo through Khan Academy's schools platform at per-student rates.

**Who it's for:** Khanmigo is designed for K-12 students who want guided support rather than quick answers, parents looking for a safe and educationally responsible AI tool for their children, and teachers who want AI-assisted lesson preparation and student progress insights. It's particularly well-suited for families already using Khan Academy's free content library.