Teachers and faculty across K‑12 and higher education report uneven adoption of generative AI tools due to a lack of professional development, unclear policies, and institutional hesitancy. Practitioners describe productive uses — lesson generation, IEP drafting, and custom chatbots — but say adoption stalls without systemic support. EDUCAUSE and IT leaders are responding: its 2026 agenda centers on 'making connections,' prioritizing human capacity, workforce development, and aligning technology strategy with pedagogical needs. The emphasis shifts from pure tech procurement to training, governance and measurable outcomes. Campus leaders should expect investments in training, clearer AI policies, and cross‑unit coordination between IT and academic affairs to scale beneficial AI uses while managing risk.