Oct 02, 2025
School is back in session! And let’s be honest—between late-night cram sessions, what seems like endless amounts of homework, and those ‘why won’t this code run?’ moments—every student could use a little extra backup. Good news? Black Girls Code’s got your back. Whether your kid is just starting middle school, growing through high school, or you’re a college student yourself, these AI tools will make studying, researching, and creating more fun (and less stressful). Here’s the lineup:
1. Canva CODE
What it does: Canva CODE writes the code (HTML and CSS) for interactive tools like quizzes, flashcard exercises, or mini games. You don’t need to know how to code, simply type a prompt and watch it generate the magic. You can even peek at the code to see how it works.
Why it matters: Study smarter by testing yourself in creative ways that stick. Instead of plain notes or stacks of index cards, type a prompt and watch Canva CODE generate interactive, ready-to-use flashcard games and other study tools in minutes. It’s perfect for vocab, math formulas, or group study sessions. Plus you can share what you make with friends so everyone preps together.
Bonus Tip: Since Canva CODE lets you peek under the hood to see the code, it’s a fun way to connect design with coding and boost your confidence in how code works.
👉🏽 Create with Canva CODE
2. Latimer.ai
What it does: Latimer is an advanced AI chatbot trained on diverse voices and histories, like an inclusive ChatGPT. So you’ll get answers that sound culturally aware and context-rich by a tool built with the intention to improve cultural representation in AI responses.
Why it matters: Perfect for homework, reports, and projects that need perspective and inclusivity. You’ll skip the bland answers and get responses that reflect real-world context and critical thinking. If you’re a parent, you’ll appreciate knowing your kids are learning with a tool that values cultural understanding.
Bonus Tip: Pair Latimer with Grammarly (an AI-powered writing assistant) to polish your writing while keeping tone and context accurate.
🌍 Explore Latimer.ai
3. Perplexity
What it does: Imagine if Google Search had a smarter, more direct cousin. That’s Perplexity. You ask a question, it searches across the internet, and gives you a clear answer with sources listed.
Why it matters: Save time on homework and research papers by cutting through internet clutter. Instead of falling down a rabbit hole of search hits, Perplexity gives you reliable information fast. Use it for reports, science projects, or when you need to answer “what even is p5.js?” without wasting hours (our BGC campers already know 😎).
Bonus tip: Use Perplexity with NotebookLM to upload your sources and turn them into study guides.
🔍Search on Perplexity
4. NotebookLM (Google)
What it does: Meet your AI-powered study buddy. Upload PDFs, docs, and lecture notes, and it breaks them down into easy-to-digest overviews and key takeaways.
Why it matters: You can generate summaries, create study guides, and even make podcast-style audio recaps for on-the-go learning. Long readings suddenly feel digestible, study notes are created quicker, and you can see how ideas connect across different sources.
📓 Use NotebookLM
5. Suno
What it does: An AI music generator that turns short text prompts into music on the spot.
Why it matters: It’s fun and can help you remember things better. Turn vocabulary into songs, math formulas into raps, or coding concepts into lyrics. Instead of making a study playlist, you can study the playlist you create.
Bonus Tip: Make it a challenge with family or friends to generate study songs together for a test.
🎵Make Music with Suno
6. Google Gemini (Pro Student Plan)
What it does: Gemini is like a tutor built into Google docs, Slides, and Gmail. It can explain tough problems, summarize readings, generate slides, and even turn notes into audio overviews.
Why it matters: This is the ultimate “all-in-one” homework companion that can help with almost any type of school assignment. Snap a photo of a textbook page and get instant support or turn your notes into a podcast-style recap.
Bonus Tip: College students can get Gemini Pro free for one year if they sign up before October 6, 2025. That means more storage and advanced features without the cost.
🚀Get Gemini Pro
Final Word: AI as a Sidekick, Not a Shortcut
These tools aren’t here to replace hard work. They’re here to support your learning journey. Think of AI as the extra set of helping hands you always wished you had. Whether you’re in college or you’re a parent with school-aged children, consider exploring these tools with curiosity. Here’s to a school year full of smarter studying, less stress, and more creativity than ever!
