What if every teacher had their own assistant? One that never needed a coffee break, never forgot a detail, and was always ready to help—whether it’s planning tomorrow’s lesson or writing a note home to families?

That’s not the future. That’s now.

At ClassDojo, we’re on a mission to give every child on Earth an education they love. And we believe the best way to do that is by supporting the people who make it all possible: teachers.

That’s why we’ve made Sidekick, an AI assistant powered by Claude, available for free to every teacher using ClassDojo.

Saving time so teachers can do what they love most

Every day, teachers juggle a thousand tasks like lesson planning, behavior tracking, writing family updates, and entering rosters. Brendan Kereiakes, Product Lead at ClassDojo, puts it simply: “We talk to teachers every day, and one thing is clear: they’re overwhelmed and under-supported.”

With Sidekick, we’re changing that.

Sidekick helps with everything from instructional content to behavior interventions to schoolwide communications. It can take a 30-minute task, like entering a class roster, and finish it in seconds. It can write thoughtful messages home, create aligned assessments, and generate personalized learning plans on demand.

That’s hours of time back every week. For free. So teachers can focus more on students and less on paperwork.

Why Claude?

When we looked at AI partners, we knew we had to get it right. Safety, accuracy, and warmth were non-negotiables. Claude stood out on all three.

  • It’s smart and safe. Claude handles sensitive situations with care and always stays within the age-appropriate boundaries essential for K–12 environments.
  • It gets it right. Teachers need reliable answers, especially in subjects like math. Claude delivers consistent, accurate content aligned with educational standards.
  • It feels human. Claude speaks the way teachers and families do. Warm, thoughtful, and natural. You don’t need to be a prompt engineer. It just works.

Real impact, real classrooms

Claude is already making a difference in classrooms across the U.S., supporting teachers in 90% of elementary schools.

With Sidekick, teachers can instantly plan lessons, create activities, or draft messages. A quick photo is all it takes to upload a class or school roster. Through Dojo Tutor, families receive highlights of their child’s tutoring sessions along with tips to support learning at home.

One teacher told us:

“It’s like having a colleague who never sleeps and never judges. On my most overwhelming days, Sidekick helps me feel like I can breathe again.”

Families feel the difference too.

“My child opens up more during sessions when I’m not around. The Dojo Tutor highlights help me stay connected without being overbearing,” one parent shared.

Building what’s next, together

This is just the beginning.

We’re building more AI-powered experiences for teachers, kids, and families. These include Dojo Sparks, an AI reading coach, and Diagnostic Helper, a tool for personalized academic insights. We’re also working to break down language barriers so every family can feel connected, no matter what language they speak at home.

“AI helps us close opportunity gaps and create more joyful, personalized learning experiences,” says Tom Pryor, Head of Product at ClassDojo. “But most importantly, it gives teachers the time and space to do what they do best: connect, care, and teach.”

Because at the end of the day, our goal is simple:

  • Help teachers focus less on tasks and more on teaching
  • Turn “What did you do today?” into “Wow, tell me all about your science experiment!”
  • Give every child an education they love, and every teacher the support they deserve.

If your district is using ClassDojo, Sidekick is already at your fingertips—no extra logins, no extra cost. Just open the app and start saving time today.

Because when teachers have the support they deserve, kids get the education they love.

✨ Log in to ClassDojo and give Sidekick a try—your to-do list will thank you.