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Ready to Lead with AI
A Practical Guide for School Leaders
A practitioner's guide for school leaders who want to lead the AI transition, not just react to it. Written by a sitting principal in Silicon Valley who navigates these decisions every day.
ConnectEDD Publishing · 2026 · ISBN 979-8993370101
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Why This Book, Why Now
No school leader had anyone to call during the pandemic. The same is true now with AI. There is no playbook, no experienced mentor who has done this before. Every educator is figuring this out for the first time, together.
This book shares what it's actually like to manage a comprehensive high school during the AI revolution. Not an idealized version. Not a vendor's pitch. The real challenges, the real decisions, and the real lessons from a principal who believes that ceding our responsibilities to outsiders is the worst thing educators can do.
Whether you are an educator, a school leader, or a parent, you will gain practical knowledge about AI and a clear sense of how to lead the way forward for the young people you serve.
What makes this book different
This book is written by a school leader who is grappling with AI as a school leader. Every chapter reflects that reality, includes practical recommendations, and provides useful checklists.
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
Written for the People Doing the Work
Principals + Assistant Principals
leading buildings through daily AI decisions
Superintendents + District Leaders
setting AI policy and vision across systems
Instructional Coaches
supporting teachers in integrating AI responsibly
School Board Members
making governance decisions about AI in schools
Parents + Community Members
wanting to understand AI's role in their child's education
WHAT'S INSIDE
A Roadmap, Not a Rulebook
The Leadership Challenge
Why AI leadership is fundamentally a human challenge and what it demands of school leaders right now.
Understanding the Landscape
What AI actually is, what it can and cannot do, and how to cut through the hype to make grounded decisions.
Building Your AI Strategy
Developing policies, engaging stakeholders, and creating a practical roadmap for your school community.
Supporting Your People
Professional development, teacher readiness, parent communication, and keeping students at the center.
Leading Forward
Sustaining momentum, adapting as the technology evolves, and building the culture your community needs.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Praise for Ready to Lead with AI
" If you lead a school or system and want to navigate AI with clarity, confidence, and care, this book is an essential place to begin.
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Tiffany Taylor
President of ASU+GSV Summit
"This is a practical, trustworthy guide for education leaders who want to move forward with confidence, care, and purpose."
Isabelle C. Hau
Executive Director, Stanford Accelerator for Learning
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Book + Keynote Bundle
Pair a keynote or workshop with copies of the book for every attendee. A great option for conferences and district professional learning days.