Flint for parents

A safe AI tutor for students

Flint guides students with questions and hints to promote critical thinking, teachers set the rules and can read every conversation, and schools are alerted if a student says something worrying.

Used by 200,000+ teachers, and built to FERPA, COPPA and GDPR standards.

FERPA compliantCOPPA compliantGDPR compliantESSA Tier 4 evidence of impact

The teacher is in charge, not the AI

Teachers set the rules

For each activity, the teacher writes Sparky's role and the guidelines it has to follow, and picks Concise, Balanced or Thorough replies.

Teachers see everything

Teachers can open any student's session and read every message, and Sparky sends the teacher an alert when a student is stuck.

The school decides

The school designates teachers or administrators as content moderators, each limited to certain grades and kinds of messages, and adds its own guidance, like which counselor to point students to. Sparky uses that guidance when it replies. Self-harm alerts always go out and can't be switched off.

Safety

If a student says something worrying, Flint doesn't look away

Pick something a student might say and watch what Flint does with it. The student is never told a flag was raised.

Maya P.·Persuasive essayTeacher view

What happens next

Flagged, silentlyThe student only sees the reply.
Sparky responds with careIt acknowledges what was said, points to a trusted adult, and offers to pick the work back up.
The class teacher and school moderators get an emailIt names the student and links to the conversation. Self-harm alerts always go out.

Data privacy

What happens to student data

Four things that are true of every Flint school.

Read our security page
  • Not shared

    Flint does not share student data, or any other user data, with third parties.

  • Not used to train AI

    Nothing a student writes in Flint is used to train AI.

  • Kept separate

    Each school's data is kept apart from every other school's, and the AI providers Flint runs on can't reach it.

  • Signed agreements, on request

    Flint signs a data processing agreement with any school that needs one, written to US state law and EU GDPR.

Teacher stories

What teachers see when students use Flint

Math, physics and humanities teachers on what changed in their classrooms.

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  • "One student used Flint to make a unit test study guide. Another checked homework by comparing their steps to AI solutions, identifying and correcting mistakes on their own. This independence and self-awareness are key signs of deeper learning."

    Chaz Cleare

  • "I saw engagement in a high school math classroom like never before. My students look at this AI platform as a safe place to ask a personalized question that they did not necessarily feel like asking out loud or have the time to ask me personally."

    Thomas Yates

  • "Using Flint for review for the end-of-unit test was optional, but all but two students chose to use it. Their performance on the test was noticeably higher than in previous years, so what I did with Flint definitely had an impact."

    Lara Cross

  • "Students can have conversations that prod their thinking and push their comprehension. They receive instant feedback on their work which is both encouraging and constructive, enabling them to make targeted improvements. And - they love it!"

    Sherry Pielsticker

  • "I tried chatting in spoken Spanish, and Flint could roleplay and understand everything. It’s amazing how well it can keep asking deeper and deeper questions based on the initial prompt. A revolutionary tool for language learning!"

    Sebastian Bartis

  • “Flint supports me in implementing differentiated instruction because I can have students getting feedback on an assignment while the rest of the class is practicing their conversational skills.”

    Audrey Lamou

  • "Flint allowed students to ask questions about molecules they did not understand or pathways that were unfamiliar. They had a personal tutor to guide them through complex material at their pace and level of understanding."

    Cheryl Cossel

  • "Flint has been invaluable for introducing new concepts and assessing student understanding. My high flyers love how they can deep-dive into course content with an AI expert. Other students who need more attention can get a one-on-one tutor."

    Matthew Davis

  • "With any other activity, top students want to move to more complex material, and others need more time on basics. In Flint's activities, I can rotate as a facilitator and Flint automatically scales the assignments to each student's skill level."

    Jake Kazlow

  • “For students that struggled, Flint gently put them back on track. I could do that myself, but not at 9pm when students are reviewing for a quiz. Flint’s AI runs personalized review sessions for me, and I can follow up with a kid if they’re stuck.”

    William Heyler

  • "After finishing our narrative writing unit, I uploaded my editing checklist into Flint. I have never seen my students so engaged in editing. I had initially put a 30 minute time-limit on the assignment, but my students begged me to extend it. Wow!"

    Keri Clifford

  • "After a recent essay, one of my students said that the essay drafting tool in Flint was like having me there throughout the writing process. Flint functions as an assistant for, rather than a replacement of, students' writing."

    Stephen Addcox

  • "Flint allows me to create advisory lessons for teachers to model proper use of Flint in their educational journey [to] instill a structured environment to walk through how to use the tool for their own writing feedback."

    Kimberly Carroll

  • "Flint is easily my “go to” AI platform. It is simple to use, very easy to set up and share activities with a class, and delivers an optimal experience for students."

    Jennifer Cattaneo

  • "We have rolled out Flint to our staff and students as their personal tutor. This has allowed students to gain additional support as well as provided teachers with “Additional hands” in the classroom."

    Steve Buettner

  • "The "Study Schedule Builder" had 30 sessions during exam season. Students chose to use it because it personalized their study approach based on their confidence levels, and learning preferences."

    Jeff Adams

  • "One student recently told me, “Mrs. Kimsey, it’s like you turned yourself into a robot. Flint sounds just like you!” In my 15 years of teaching, I’ve never seen students revise so actively or reflect so deeply on their writing."

    Allison Kimsey

  • I teach 9th and 11th grade English CP, and Flint has transformed how I personalize learning and empower students to take ownership of their writing through activities like “Relationships in Speak."

    Courtney Grace

  • "Flint was mostly employed by students as an easy-to-reach one-on-one tutor. The fast, non-judgmental comments helped them swiftly improve their writing and coding tasks."

    Jason Graham

  • "[Flint has] helped my students build self-awareness about their learning process and emotions. Using Flint has allowed my students to learn at their own pace and take more ownership of their learning journey."

    Taufeek Irawan

  • "[Fllint] is very useful for differentiating instruction in the classroom. Each student has their own needs and can progress at their own pace, which adapts to the level of each learner."

    Marina López Gémez

  • "Flint promotes inquiry-based learning, fosters independent scientific thinking, and [leads] to deeper student engagement and more meaningful reflections in scientific inquiry."

    Aldo Hutagalung

  • "Overall, my life has become much easier and streamlined with Flint. Flint has allowed me to spend less time planning and more time focusing on student interaction and reflection."

    Bradley Evans

  • "I have used Flint to help students prepare for debates, analyze economic data, and structure essays on global issues. These experiences not only make learning more engaging but also teach students how to use AI effectively as a learning partner."

    Emmanuel Cruz

  • "With Flint, I can now create one activity and easily adapt it for various needs. Watching students engage with Sparky and complete meaningful work moved me deeply. Flint makes personalization better and easier."

    Rira Lee

  • "I started using Flint last year. I created quizzes for middle school science and math and later made IB-style questions. I learnt that if I add some resources and provide as many details as possible, Flint can create better and better tasks."

    Sanjeev Sharma

  • "I used Flint to review a chapter prior to an assessment. Tthe students could translate the terms into their native language to learn the content better. Flint was also able adapt and put together questions suitable for the students' ability."

    Khim Tiam Lur

  • "From a professional standpoint, Flint's impact on teaching practice is profound. By automating tasks such as document formatting and rubric construction, Flint AI restores the teacher’s focus to pedagogy, discourse, and relational teaching."

    Joseph Shannon

  • "Watching my multilingual learners confidently explore their curiosities with Sparky, switching fluidly between languages, showed me how AI can truly personalize learning and honor children's linguistic identities."

    Lindsey Watts

  • "Flint makes it easier for teachers to personalize lessons and save time on routine tasks. Students get to use AI more as a study partner - not just for answers, but for guiding their thinking and building confidence."

    Somkid Leewan

  • "While I have successfully integrated other platforms for lesson planning and content creation, Flint's student-centered approach is what truly sets it apart."

    Phillip Rustamov

  • "Flint allows me to see trends in student performance, identify areas where multiple students may need additional support, and set up small groups to focus on specific skills."

    Bonnie-Jean Chudzinski

  • "My students are able to engage in interactive lessons that challenge them without overwhelming them. AI has made it easier for them to understand concepts by providing immediate feedback, allowing them to learn from their mistakes in real-time."

    Rooban Arumugam

  • "I enjoyed seeing my students interacting positively with Sparky in activities and benefiting from its feedback. I was pleasantly surprised that teachers can also supplement the AI-generated feedback with personal comments."

    Agnès Pommier

  • "Flint AI Tutor helped students with their Problem Statement Development. It helped them by identifying problem identification skills and focusing on data and facts to support their problem."

    Anthony "Tony" Cesarano

  • "I created a bot using Flint that supports students in reviewing and improving their answers. This process fosters ownership of learning and helps students develop reflective skills—turning feedback into a conversation rather than one-way critique."

    John Salgado

  • "Flint makes sure that students keep working on their language skills under proper guidance. Teachers can spend less time ensuring that students make corrections and concentrate instead on creating more meaningful interactive activities in class."

    Galina Tchourilova

  • "This technology has empowered students to conduct research with the help of AI bots, practice skills through virtual tutors, create visuals for their projects, and enhance their writing abilities."

    Vanessa Bolaños

  • "By using Flint, students are also learning how to use AI effectively. They are learning the importance of effective prompting when asking Flint for explanations in different ways or reflecting on learning by summarising key points."

    Richard Strafford

  • "Students wrote and delivered first-person speeches as historical figures. Flint helped us design an interactive activity that supported each student through the writing process, regardless of their English proficiency level."

    Kristine Chen

Questions parents ask

Will Flint do students' homework for them?

That's the teacher's call, activity by activity. The teacher sets Sparky's role and how much help it gives, from a nudge to a full worked answer. Sparky works as a guide: it asks questions and gives hints first, and gives more when the teacher's settings call for it. Teachers can read every conversation, so they can see exactly how much help a student got.

What happens if a student says something worrying?

Sparky flags the message silently, then replies with care: it acknowledges what the student said, points them to a trusted adult, and offers to pick the schoolwork back up when they're ready. The class teacher and the staff the school has chosen as content moderators get an email with a link to the conversation. The student isn't told a flag was raised.

Is student data used to train AI?

No. Flint doesn't use student data to train AI, and doesn't share it with third parties. Each school's data is kept separate. See the security page for the full picture.

Can parents see what students do on Flint?

There is no parent login. A student can show their sessions from their own account, and the school can export a student's data if a parent asks.

Can I sign up as a parent?

No. Flint is set up by schools, and students use it through accounts their school creates. If a school doesn't use Flint yet, a teacher or principal can start for free with up to 80 users.

Can a student opt out?

Opt-out policies are set by the school, so ask the teacher or principal. Nothing in Flint depends on a parent account, so there is nothing for parents to set up or remove.

What should parents ask a school about AI?

Which tools students use and why, what students may and may not use AI for, what teachers can see, who is alerted if a student raises something concerning, and how data is protected. Our post 10 questions to ask your child's school about AI has the full list, what a good answer sounds like, and a printable version.

Questions about Flint at your school?

A teacher or school administrator can tell you how Flint is set up for their classes. We're glad to help too.