Key Points:
- CZI Learning Commons launches with AI tools.
- Knowledge Graph powers Claude AI for education.
- Evaluators ensure AI content accuracy.
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) has unveiled new tools designed to strengthen the role of artificial intelligence in classrooms, aiming to make AI outputs more reliable, rigorous, and aligned with proven learning practices. As part of this launch, CZI announced that its education efforts will now operate under a new name, CZI Learning Commons, reflecting its sharpened focus on supporting students and teachers.
Scaling Proven Learning Practices
Over the past decade, CZI has worked with educators and researchers to explore how technology can support student learning. The organization acknowledged that while many education tools exist, teachers often face the challenge of piecing together disconnected systems. This process can be time-consuming, limiting their ability to focus on instruction and student engagement.
The newly released tools, CZI Learning Commons, aim to address these issues by providing an open, public infrastructure that allows AI systems to integrate learning science, state standards, and high-quality resources. The ultimate goal is to help educators deliver cohesive learning experiences while enabling students to progress at their own pace.
CZI emphasized that the launch is not about replacing educators but equipping them with tools that make teaching more effective and sustainable. “We believe the next generation of education technology should empower teachers and support students in ways never before possible,” the organization stated.
A Navigation System for Learning
One of the key releases is Knowledge Graph, a machine-readable dataset that helps AI systems understand education as a sequence of connected concepts. After a year in private beta testing, CZI Learning Commons has made the Knowledge Graph publicly available through GitHub.
The dataset includes academic standards from all 50 U.S. states in core subjects such as English, math, science, and social studies. It also breaks down math standards into smaller skills, called “learning components,” and maps out how these connect with one another.
CZI likened Knowledge Graph to the data layer behind navigation tools like Google Maps. Just as maps provide routes between locations, Knowledge Graph is designed to chart pathways between skills, allowing AI-driven tools to act as a GPS for learning. Teachers and students could eventually use these pathways to identify what knowledge is needed to move forward in a subject.
Bringing Claude into Classrooms
Alongside Knowledge Graph, CZI Learning Commons announced the integration of this dataset with Claude, Anthropic’s large language model. Many teachers already use Claude to develop lesson plans and practice exercises. With the integration, Claude will now be able to generate responses that align with state standards and learning progressions, offering outputs that are more accurate and educationally rigorous.
The integration was built using a new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, which connects AI systems to the Knowledge Graph. While initially developed for Claude, the server is designed to work with other AI models in the future, potentially broadening its reach across the education sector.
Evaluating AI Tools for Accuracy
To ensure AI-generated materials meet classroom needs, CZI Learning Commons is also introducing Evaluators, tools that assess the quality of AI outputs against established education rubrics.
The first set of Evaluators focuses on literacy for third- and fourth-grade students. Built in collaboration with experts at Student Achievement Partners and Achievement Network, these tools measure vocabulary complexity, sentence structure, and grade-level appropriateness of reading passages.
CZI has released the logic, prompts, and scoring code for Evaluators under open licenses, allowing developers to adapt and expand them. Future versions are expected to cover additional grade levels, subject areas, and measures such as alignment with state standards and student motivation.
Looking Ahead
As CZI transitions to Learning Commons, it stressed that its mission remains the same: to provide open resources that support teachers and students. The organization plans to expand access to its tools in 2026, moving from private beta to general availability.
“Technology is not a silver bullet,” CZI noted, “but the right tools can transform teaching and learning when they are built in partnership with educators and grounded in research.”
With these new initiatives, CZI Learning Commons aims to create a shared foundation for AI in education — one that gives teachers trusted support and helps students reach their full potential.