“Everyone Should Have a Say” — The Emergence of AI Councils and Their Impact on AI Adoptions in K-12 and Higher Ed

AI councils offer schools and universities a way to move beyond the “embrace AI or ban AI” debate toward more inclusive, informed decision-making. This post explores their membership, structures, advisory roles, and explains what grant seekers and EdTech companies can learn from how councils help school systems navigate critical adaptive challenges, shape AI policies, and manage and guide AI adoptions.