Aspen Policy Academy

The #1 AI Governance Mistake Schools Are Making

  • Article Published April 15, 2026

This segment originally aired on My EdTech Life on April 15, 2026.

Hosted by Dr. Alfonso “Fonz” Mendoza Jr.

What’s the biggest mistake schools are making with AI right now? According to Betsy Cooper, it’s not taking it seriously from day 1. In this episode, Dr. Alfonso sits down with Betsy Cooper, Founder and Executive Director of the Aspen Policy Academy, for a powerful conversation on the AI governance decisions quietly reshaping schools — and what educators, leaders, and parents can do about it.

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