We’re not new to Texas. We partner with some of the largest and most diverse school systems in Texas, including Houston ISD. During the pandemic, we featured Dr. Jharrett Bryantt, then Assistant Superintendent of HISD, in our national Ed Talks series to share how Houston was using Khan Academy to advance equity in uncertain times. We’ve built deep roots here, and provide free, TEKS-aligned lessons, teacher tools, and professional development that support teachers from Dallas to El Paso.
Open Doors Project
We’ve partnered with ExxonMobil Foundation on the Open Doors Project, a statewide STEM education effort that brings high-quality math and science content, as well as teacher guidance into Texas classrooms. This initiative is designed to fuel the state’s future as a leader in science, technology, and engineering by ensuring that students across Texas have free access to the tools they need to succeed. Thanks to the generous grant from ExxonMobil Foundation, Khan Academy can offer Texas educators TEKS-aligned student courses and teacher guides that ensure they are prepared to meet the needs of every learner. Khan Academy is thrilled to offer the following TEKS-aligned courses:
- 3rd Grade Math (TX TEKS)
- 4th Grade Math (TX TEKS)
- Grade 5 (TX TEKS)
- Grade 6 (TX TEKS)
- Grade 7 (TX TEKS)
- Grade 8 (TX TEKS)
- Algebra 1 (TX TEKS)
- Geometry (TX TEKS)
- Precalculus (TX TEKS)
- Algebra 2 (TX TEKS)
- Grade 8 science (TX TEKS)
- High school biology (TX TEKS)
- High school chemistry (TX TEKS)
- High school physics (TX TEKS)
Learn more about the Open Doors Project and watch this 2-minute overview to understand how to use the teacher guides.
Today, we continue to collaborate with HISD and dozens of other Texas districts to bring scalable, student-centered math, science, writing, STAAR, SAT and TSIA prep into classrooms.
New, free PL series for Texas educators
Our 2025-2026, free, 5-part on-demand series offers ready-to-use tips, tools, and use cases to help teachers get the most out of Khan Academy—on their schedule. Share with your teams to support professional learning across your Texas district.
A new chapter for Khan Academy in Texas
For nearly 20 years, Khan Academy has been a reliable partner for Texas educators—trusted by teachers, administrators, and students because our platform works. Across Texas and beyond, learners have used Khan Academy to build mastery and confidence in math, SAT prep, and more.
But we’ve learned something important along the way: reliability alone isn’t enough.
Some students love Khan Academy. Others know it’s good for them—but don’t always feel excited to log in.
As Stacie Johnson, a former math teacher who now leads professional learning at Khan Academy, puts it:
“Khan Academy is like Brussels sprouts. Teachers and parents know it’s good for kids. But kids don’t always think so—and we get it. Our job now is to make the Brussels sprouts taste better.”
So that’s exactly what we set out to do.
Today, we’re inviting Texas districts to participate in a reimagined Khan Academy Districts experience—one designed to motivate learners, support teachers, and align to district priorities.
A reimagined Khan Academy—built for real classrooms
Motivated, independent learners have long used Khan Academy to reach major milestones—from raising SAT scores to becoming first-generation college students. We’re proud to have been part of those journeys.
But most students don’t learn alone.
They learn with teachers beside them, peers around them, and clear expectations guiding their daily work.
That’s why in 2019, we launched Khan Academy Districts, bringing our platform directly into district classrooms. In 2023, we introduced Khanmigo, our AI-powered tutor and teaching assistant. Over the next several years, we partnered closely with educators to answer a critical question:
How can AI help students persist in learning—without replacing teachers or lowering rigor?
The answer is the most significant transformation of Khan Academy in our history.
Time for an upgrade
Texas educators are tackling big, complex goals: closing math gaps, supporting students with diverse learning needs, improving graduation outcomes, and ensuring all students have access to high-quality instruction.
We already know Khan Academy works. Independent research shows that students who use Khan Academy make meaningful academic gains across grades and demographics. Educators trust our rigor—and we’re keeping it.
What’s new is the day-to-day experience.
We didn’t trade reliability for flash. Instead, we focused on making Khan Academy:
- Smarter
- Smoother
- More intuitive
- More motivating for all learners
The reimagined experience is designed to help more students spend more time learning—while making teachers’ jobs easier, not harder.
Built by listening to educators and students
This rebuild started with listening.
Students told us Khan Academy could feel overwhelming or boring at times—and that they weren’t always sure what to work on next. Teachers shared that while our learning science was strong, the tools needed to better fit real classroom rhythms. District leaders emphasized alignment to instructional priorities, accessibility standards, and responsible AI use.
This is not a finished product handed down from above.
It’s an ongoing collaboration.
We’re building with educators—not just for them.
From feedback to a reimagined system
Armed with that feedback, we brought together former educators, engineers, designers, and researchers with a shared mission: make Khan Academy more engaging without compromising what makes it effective.
As lead engineer Shawn Jansepar explains:
“We knew our platform was effective, but it had shortcomings. It wasn’t fully accessible. Some students found it boring or confusing. Teachers lacked visibility into district expectations. So we started from scratch to build a classroom-first experience where practice feels like play, students feel supported, and alignment with district goals is built in.”
This new experience is currently being piloted with districts, with broader availability planned for back-to-school 2026.
What’s new for Texas classrooms
For students
Students can easily see what they should work on next and receive personalized support when they get stuck. Khanmigo acts as a learning coach—encouraging persistence and understanding rather than shortcuts.
Practice feels more engaging, with built-in motivation and celebrations along the way—while keeping learning rigorous and meaningful.
For teachers
The classroom-centered design makes Khan Academy easier to use for daily instruction. Teachers receive actionable insights without digging through reports—seeing what’s working, who needs support, and what to assign next.
AI reduces friction, giving teachers more time for instruction, creativity, and connection.
For school and district leaders
Instruction aligns to pacing, priorities, and accessibility expectations, with safeguards built in. Khanmigo is embedded directly into the platform—as a teaching assistant, administrator aide, and learning coach—grounded in Khan Academy’s trusted content and pedagogy.
The goal is simple: help more Texas students engage with and master grade-level material.
Same nonprofit mission. Stronger experience.
Khan Academy remains the same nonprofit organization committed to putting learning first. Our content is still research-backed and free from commercial influence.
What’s changed is the experience: it’s smoother, more accessible, and more engaging for classrooms—while remaining rigorous and trusted by educators.
Still the same mission.
Now redesigned for motivation, not just mastery.
What’s next for Texas districts
We’re excited to partner with Texas educators to ensure every student has access to learning experiences that are effective, engaging, and built for real classrooms
