Governing AI in K–12 Schools: The EDGE Framework

AI is already in schools—inside classrooms, on student devices, and in district operations. The real risk isn’t that AI is coming. It’s that it’s arriving faster than most governance systems can keep up. Governing AI in K–12 Schools: The EDGE Framework is a practical guide for superintendents, principals, and district leaders who need clarity, guardrails, and a workable path forward. Instead of buzzwords or fear-based messaging, this book helps leadership teams make
disciplined decisions about how AI is used, what is permitted, what is protected, and who is accountable.
Using the EDGE Framework—Empower • Design • Grow • Evolve—you’ll learn how to:
• set governance that protects students and staff while supporting innovation.
• establish responsible use expectations and decision rights across the system.
• move from scattered tool adoption to coherent policy and practice.
• build capacity, monitor implementation, and adjust as AI evolves
This isn’t a handbook for tech departments. It’s a governance playbook for leaders responsible for trust, equity, and outcomes—written for the people who have to answer the hard questions and make the final call.