Governing AI in K12 Schools: A Guide For Principals, Educators and Board Members

Your school is already using AI-even if your policy manual never mentions it.Teachers are experimenting with new tools. Students are submitting AI-assisted work. Vendors are adding automated features to platforms schools already own. Administrators must now make decisions involving privacy, instruction, accessibility, procurement and public trust.Governing AI in K-12 Schools provides a structured system for doing that work responsibly.Inside are customizable resources for: - Establishing an AI governance team- Classifying tools by risk- Evaluating vendors and data practices- Creating student and staff use policies- Running controlled pilot programs- Responding to misuse or safety incidents- Communicating with parents and boards- Reviewing policy as technology changesMove beyond improvised rules and build an AI program your educators and community can understand.