Educators can now assign public notebooks in Google Classroom

December 2, 2025

Educators can now assign public notebooks in Google Classroom

What’s changing
We recently introduced the ability for educators to create and assign NotebookLM in Google Classroom. Now, teachers can attach public notebooks to assignments, in addition to the notebooks they create or own.

This update significantly expands the access to educational content available to educators and students. Educators can now easily integrate publicly shared learning materials — including notebooks available from our partnership with OpenStax.

Getting started

• Admins: Educators and students must be in a group or OU with NotebookLM set to On. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning NotebookLM on or off for users.
• End users: This feature will be available by default if NotebookLM is enabled by your admin. Use our Help Center to learn more about using NotebookLM in Classroom: Create Assignments with NotebookLM & Gems in Google Classroom

Rollout pace

• Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on December 1, 2025

Availability

• Available for Google Workspace Education Fundamentals, Standard, and Plus