Google Adds AI Controls for K–12 Accounts

Google says access to Gemini, Gemini Notebook, Gemini in Classroom and Google Search will be off by default for K–12 student accounts until school administrators turn it on. The changes will roll out later, and Google says it will share more details with schools ahead of time. ^[1]

Guided Learning is available globally in Google Classroom starting November 3, 2026, where students can work through teacher-assigned activities using class materials and teachers can view where students may need support. Google also plans to pilot the feature in Search at selected U.S. schools later this month, gathering educator feedback before any wider expansion. These are company-announced features; the post does not provide an independent evaluation of their impact on student learning. ^[1]