What's new on The Examined Classroom
Every meaningful update to the site — new thought experiments, new research, new tools — in reverse-chronological order. New items in the last 14 days carry a "NEW" pill.
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May 2026
- FeatureNewMay 22, 2026
New hub: all four interactive tools in one place
The Picker, the AI Use Rubric, the AI Policy Builder, and the Family Conversation Generator now live together at /tools — with a clear note on who each one is for and when to reach for it. The 'Tools' link in the topbar nav is the new entry point.
- FeatureNewMay 21, 2026
New tool: the Family Conversation Generator
For parents and caregivers, not teachers. Pick your child's age and a topic — AI homework, deepfakes, AI friends, privacy, creativity, the future of work — and get five short prompts to start a conversation at dinner or in the car. The goal: hear what your kid thinks before you say what you think.
- FeatureNewMay 21, 2026
New tool: the AI Policy Builder
Nine questions about your school's stance on AI → a 1–2 page draft policy you can copy or download. Designed to give a leadership team a structured starting point in ten minutes, not to replace the work of writing the real thing with counsel and community.
- FeatureNewMay 21, 2026
New tool: the AI Use Rubric
Six dimensions — cognitive substitution, bias, privacy, authorship, equity, oversight — to score a proposed AI use before adopting it. Get a go / discuss / redesign recommendation with the rationale to take into your next leadership meeting.
- FeatureNewMay 20, 2026
New tool: the Thought Experiment Picker
Answer three quick questions about grade, time, and topic — get three classroom-ready experiments that fit. No login. Designed for the Sunday planning block.
- FeatureNewMay 20, 2026
The Sunday Dilemma — a new weekly newsletter for teachers
One classroom-ready thought experiment, one printable, and one research finding — in your inbox every Sunday morning. Free, no spam, unsubscribe in one click.
- FeatureNewMay 20, 2026
Every teacher kit is now printable
A new "Print this kit" button on every lesson plan opens a chrome-free print view. Print on paper or Save as PDF for sharing — the whole discussion guide, exit ticket, and standards in one document.
- UpdateNewMay 19, 2026
New stage-specific illustrations across thought experiments
Each branching scenario now has hand-crafted visuals for every stage of the dilemma, not just the opening scene. Watch the story shift as students make their choices.
- Research hubNewMay 17, 2026
AI in Education hub — rebuilt with six deep-dive pages
Foundations, classroom practice, student tools, policy & ethics, future readiness, and a curated tools & resources page. Built around 2024–2026 research and the real questions teachers and leaders are asking.
- New experimentNewMay 13, 2026
Explaining Red — a new K–2 classroom scene
A new student named Ada joins the class while everyone is learning about colors. A gentle multi-character thought experiment on how to share what red is — even with someone who has never seen it.
- New articleMay 9, 2026
The Consciousness Line — a philosophical follow-up to Anil Seth
A philosophically grounded continuation of Anil Seth's AI consciousness caution, with synthetic biology, octopuses, organoids, Nagel, Austin, and ethical humility under uncertainty.
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