Universities and K‑12 leaders are moving from ad hoc AI adoption to institution‑level governance, with new models aiming to make AI a learning partner rather than a shortcut. Higher‑ed experts urge dedicated leadership, campus policies and faculty training to ensure AI tools support pedagogy and integrity. Researchers and the College Board report show a sharp adoption of generative AI by students—many use tools weekly—while large shares of educators express concern that heavy AI reliance could erode critical thinking, memory and problem‑solving skills. Schools are piloting guided uses, oral assessments and AI‑augmented feedback to preserve learning outcomes. Campus recommendations include appointing a chief AI officer, creating transparent student‑facing AI policies, and using AI for formative feedback while preserving human evaluation of core competencies. Institutions emphasize continuous evaluation of AI’s effect on student learning and equity. Clarification: “generative AI” refers to models that produce text, images or other media from prompts; governance frameworks aim to set guardrails on those capabilities.