SchoolAI

SchoolAI envisions a future where every student in K-12 classrooms is empowered through personalized and dynamic learning experiences, enabled by responsible AI technology. The company is dedicated to enhancing the educational journey by amplifying the capabilities of teachers, not replacing them, ensuring each learner is seen and supported on their unique path to success.

By integrating advanced AI models such as GPT-4.1 alongside innovative features like adaptive tutors and real-time insights, SchoolAI is building a platform that redefines education for a new era. Their commitment to ethical AI use and data privacy underpins their mission to deliver scalable and safe AI tools that transform how education is delivered globally.

Driven by a vision to reduce teacher burnout while maximizing student achievement, SchoolAI is pioneering a future where technology acts as a steadfast ally in classrooms worldwide, fostering environments where personalized learning thrives and educators can focus on what matters most — inspiring the next generation.

We've been tracking AI in education for a while now, and most tools feel like they're solving problems that don't really exist in real classrooms. SchoolAI breaks that mold completely. Founded by former teacher Caleb Hicks, this platform actually gets what teachers need—and it shows.

The story behind SchoolAI hits home. Hicks spent years watching the "middle 80%" of students get overlooked in overcrowded classrooms, then took his insights from Apple's instructional design team to build something that could actually help. It's not trying to replace teachers; it's amplifying what they can already do.

What Actually Works Here

The Classroom Experience Platform integrates GPT-4.1 with real classroom workflows in ways we haven't seen before. Teachers get AI-powered tutoring for their students, but they also get dashboards that show them exactly what's happening. No black boxes, no mystery algorithms—just clear insights into where each kid stands.

We're particularly impressed by their approach to differentiated instruction. The platform helps teachers write personalized IEP goals and adapt lessons on the fly, which is genuinely hard work that AI can actually make easier. Plus, the built-in safety features (FERPA, COPPA, SOC 2 compliance) mean schools don't have to choose between innovation and privacy.

The Numbers Tell a Story

Going from three people in 2023 to over 100 employees and 1 million classrooms in 80+ countries? That's not just growth—that's validation. When Stanford's independent research shows teachers are actually using these features consistently, you know you're onto something real.

The $25 million Series A from Insight Partners in April 2025 makes sense when you see the traction. Educational partnerships with over 500 organizations don't happen by accident.

Who This Really Serves

This is built for K-12 educators who are drowning in administrative work but still want to reach every student. If you're a teacher who's ever wished you could clone yourself to give each kid individual attention, SchoolAI gets close to making that possible.

We appreciate that Hicks and his team aren't trying to revolutionize education overnight. They're solving specific, daily problems that teachers face—and doing it without adding to teacher burnout. That's surprisingly rare in edtech, and it's exactly why this platform is spreading so quickly through real classrooms.