K‑12 districts and colleges are moving fast to define how artificial intelligence will be used in classrooms, operations and policy. A national forum and education reports emphasize teacher training, student voice in policy design, and equity safeguards as central components of any rollout. District leaders described efforts to balance AI’s promise—personalized tutoring and administrative automation—with risks like academic integrity, data exposure, and unequal access. Experts recommend student‑centered design, clear rubrics, and AI literacy components for both teachers and learners. Higher‑education scholars argue AI will reshape campus life across research, pedagogy and student services, urging institutions to prioritize human‑centered governance and interoperability standards as they scale AI deployment. Clarification: “AI literacy” refers to understanding what AI can and cannot do, including ethical, legal and practical limits.