Meet the New Khan Academy Classroom Experience

Meet the new Khan Academy classroom experience

If you know Khan Academy, you probably know us for free, trusted content that helps students practice at their own pace.

That foundation is still here.

But the classroom experience around it has changed—in a big way.

We reimagined Khan Academy for today’s classrooms by listening closely to teachers and students. We heard that while the platform was dependable, it did not always match the flow of classroom teaching. Teachers wanted tools that felt built for the rhythm of the classroom, not added on top of it. Students needed a clearer sense of where to begin, what to do next, and how to keep going when work felt challenging.

So we asked a simple question: how do we keep everything that works about Khan Academy while making it more motivating, more focused, and easier to use in class?

The result is a new classroom experience built around what learning actually takes: clear next steps, meaningful practice, timely feedback, and support that helps teachers stay focused on instruction.

This is still Khan Academy. Still free. Still trusted. Still grounded in mastery-based learning. You still have access to the content library teachers know and rely on, but now there’s a more connected, classroom-centered experience around it.

Not the Khan Academy you remember—and that’s the point

For many teachers, Khan Academy has long been a trusted source for videos, exercises, and practice. That has not changed.

What has changed is the experience around that content.

The new Khan Academy is more classroom-centered. It is easier to navigate, easier to assign lessons and practice problems, and easier for students to understand what to do next. It is also more motivating by design, with new structures that help students keep going and AI-powered tools that support both teachers and learners along the way.

That reflects a bigger belief behind the redesign: learning does not happen because students are simply given more to do. It happens when students can persist in practice, build understanding step by step, and stay engaged long enough to make real progress. That idea of helping students persist in practice also appears in the internal positioning work behind this launch.

What stayed the same

If you already use Khan Academy, the essentials are not going anywhere.

You still use your existing account. Your classes and data stay with you. You still have access to the full content library, including videos, exercises, and articles. Students still learn through mastery-based practice with immediate feedback. 

That matters because this redesign was never about replacing what teachers value. It was about making the whole experience feel more coherent, more supportive, and more aligned to real classroom needs. Click the button below to watch an on-demand demo or continue reading for a tour of the new experience.

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A dashboard built around how teachers work

When you first log in, you arrive at a teacher dashboard designed around the tasks teachers do most often. Navigation for classes, content, AI tools, and saved materials is easier to find and use.

You will also notice the Khanmigo Assistant at the top of the experience. This gives you a faster way to find content and navigate the platform using natural language. Instead of clicking through multiple menus, you can directly ask for what you need.

Simple class setup and student management

From the dashboard, you can manually create a class or import one from Google Classroom. Students can join with a class code, or you can add them yourself. Once your class is set up, you can manage rosters, move between tabs like Assignments and Reports, and adjust settings from one place.

Easier course selection and assignment flow

You can also browse the full Khan Academy content library at any time. 

That matters because content depth is still one of the strongest reasons teachers come to Khan Academy in the first place. The redesign does not hide that abundance, it makes it easier to use.

AI tools that support your workflow

Teachers also have access to Khanmigo Teacher Tools, including supports like lesson hooks and IEP help. The goal is not to add more work. It is to make routine teaching tasks easier and more useful.

Flexible ways to assign learning

Teachers can create different kinds of assignments, including Unit Missions, Content Assignments, and Writing Coach activities. You can assign work to a whole class, multiple classes, or specific students. Once something is assigned, students see it right away in a clearer, more focused workflow.

Reports that help you act faster

Once students start working, reports give you quick views into learning time, progress, skill mastery, and assignment completion. Instead of digging through dashboards, you can more quickly spot where students are doing well and where they may need support.

Built-in motivation for the classroom

Teachers can also use Gem Challenges, which allow classes to work toward shared goals as students complete practice and assignments. These are intentionally light-touch for teachers but can create stronger momentum and a greater sense of progress for students.

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What students will notice

A clearer place to begin

For students, the Learner dashboard makes priorities easier to understand. They can see their classes, their progress toward mastery, and the work they should focus on next. The experience is designed to reduce the “What am I supposed to do now?” feeling that can slow students down.

A Learner Queue that helps students stay on track

One of the biggest changes is the Learner Queue.

Instead of seeing just a list of assignments, students see a more focused path through what comes next. Daily or weekly Missions break work into smaller, manageable steps so students can keep moving without feeling overwhelmed.

Familiar learning, where it counts

Once students open an exercise, video, or article, the underlying learning experience will still feel recognizable. They work through content, get immediate feedback, and can use hints, worked examples, and related resources when they get stuck.

Progress that feels visible and motivating

As students work, they earn gems and build weekly streaks. Gems automatically count toward class-wide challenges and can be used to unlock accessories for Khanmigo. It’s a simple way to make practice feel more rewarding without taking focus away from learning.

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What this all adds up to

The new Khan Academy experience is not just a visual refresh.

It is a redesign around a more complete idea of what students and teachers need in order for learning to stick.

Teachers need a platform that fits the classroom.
Students need clearer next steps and more motivation to keep going.
And both need tools that support real understanding.

That is what this reimagined experience is built to do—and it is why this is more than the Khan Academy you remember.

It is still grounded in the same mission and the same belief in free, high-quality learning for every student. But now the experience is more connected, more motivating, and more responsive to the realities of teaching and learning today.

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Here are the essentials:

• Your account, classes, data, and content stay the same.
• The teacher experience is more streamlined and classroom-centered.
• Students get a clearer path through what to do next.
• AI is built in to support teaching and learning, not replace either one.
• The whole experience is designed to make practice more motivating and progress easier to act on.

And yes, it is still free.