Approve, Modify, or Block: K-12 AI Governance

December 8th at 1:00 PM ET | Sponsored by Clever

81% of U.S. district leaders say AI is increasing cybersecurity risk. Only 11% have a formal process to vet AI use in edtech products (Clever, Cybersecure 2026 Report). Meanwhile, staff are pasting documents into AI tools, vendors are adding AI features to apps you’ve already approved, and AI tools are starting to act inside district systems on their own.

This interactive session is for district technology, security, and curriculum leaders who want structured AI vetting without slowing classroom innovation. You’ll vote to approve, modify, or block real-world AI use cases. Then hear how Kris Hagel, CIO, Peninsula School District (WA), and Sriram Seshadri, Director of Security, Clever, would make the call. You’ll leave with a scorecard that helps your team make consistent decisions on AI governance.

This area is changing fast. We’re watching evolving AI practices and industry standards closely, and we expect the vendor review process to adapt as new norms emerge.

Please note: This is an informational session. For legal questions, please work with your organization's legal counsel.

Topics Covered:

  • Vet AI use cases with a three-question framework

  • Set separate rules for school staff who use AI tools and for AI tools that act autonomously

  • Ask vendors the key data-privacy questions before approving new AI features

Featured Speaker:

  • Kris Hagel, Chief Information Officer, Peninsula School District (WA)

  • Sriram Seshadri, Director of Security, Clever

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