We want to clarify what we announced today about our education services. Today’s announcements give schools more choice, not less. Here’s what we announced: - Gemini, Gemini Notebook, and Search will be OFF 🔴 by default. This is based on K-12 schools asking for more control over student use of AI services. - Schools are in control: They can choose to turn ON 🟢 one, two, or all of these services individually. - We are also updating Search for schools to make it better for learning. Specifically, AI Mode and AI Overviews will offer step-by-step guided learning through problems, so that students don’t get quick answers to schoolwork. We know there’s concern about students using AI to shortcut schoolwork, and schools have told us they want control. That’s exactly why we are making these changes today to address the feedback we’ve heard from educators in recent months. And we’ll continue to engage deeply with educators to ensure we are giving schools more choice, more controls, and improved Search for learning.

New research shows how Gemini helps in the classroom - from promoting active learning for students to developing engaging lessons with educators. Read more on the blog:

Bring a little autumn magic to your classroom this week 🍁 Swipe through for 3 seasonal Gemini prompts designed to help you engage students and simplify tricky concepts for science, math, and more. Customize these prompts to fit your next lesson! Which will you try first? 👇

Your inside look at how educators use Gemini is here. 🎥 We spoke with campus leaders from @nyuniversity, @FloridaState, & @UniversityofRI to hear how they organize research and find ways to support teaching and learning with the @GeminiApp and @gemini_notebook.

New month, new training sessions! ✨ Fresh, bite-sized lessons are here to help you build practical skills for your classroom. Take a look at what’s new →

How are higher education leaders using Gemini to support their students? Discover their insights on using innovative technology to help students build practical skills and career readiness. ⬇️ See how you can use Gemini in your institution:

Save this Gemini tip for your next lecture refresh or research draft! 📚 Watch how Dr. Marian Stoltz-Loike from @TouroUniversity uses the @GeminiApp to catch missing citations and stress-test her arguments with a fresh perspective. Give it a try here →

Setting up your first class or due for a skill refresh? The updated #GoogleClassroom# training course has you covered! Learn the core essentials or explore newer tools like Gemini support for educators and interactive YouTube questions ➡️

Join @JSelingo's 'Next Office Hour' webinar on Oct 20 as we unpack the 2026 State of Higher Ed Report. Listen in on a panel of experts sharing key insights on enrollment trends, federal aid rules, and tech strategies to guide your decisions. Sign up:

Ready to transform your campus tech workflows? Join us on October 20th and 22nd for #EDUonAir# sessions to discover ways you can effectively manage your Google Workspace and Gemini setup and encourage students to think, not just prompt. Register here:

No tricks, just treats for your district’s tech strategy this fall. 🎃 Join #EduOnAir# to level up your Google Workspace toolkit: Oct 20: Identity security and 2SV Oct 21: Streamline tech with Gemini Oct 22: Build a modern learning culture Sign up:

New season, new resources for K-12 educators. ✍️ Our latest newsletter is out! Learn how to connect your Google Classroom to the Gemini app, support neurodiverse learners, and access Read Along in Classroom, now available to all educators. Learn more:

From smarter data workflows to new ways of supporting students, the latest #GoogleEdu# Higher Ed newsletter has plenty to explore. Get the latest on Sheets canvas, Gemini for Education in Malaysia, and Florida State University’s use of Gemini Notebook →

Want to help your students prep for the ACT or GRE? 🙌 We’re bringing full-length practice ACT and GRE tests to the @GeminiApp at no cost, grounded in authoritative content from @ThePrincetonRev. Learn more:

More personalized learning, smoother workflows. 😌 New @GeminiApp features, #GoogleClassroom# updates and Class tools capabilities are making it easier to create unique learning experiences for all students. Learn more from #ISTELive26# here:

Personalized learning without the endless prep. 🙌 Study notebooks in the @GeminiApp can instantly generate personalized, bite-sized quizzes to help students build knowledge. Learn more: