The use of Generative AI in EdTech platforms has increased by 60% in 2024 with an estimated 98% increase by 2033 making K-12 schools a data rich target for exploitative model training and potential security attacks. In 2023 there was a 485% increase in general business practice AI tool usage including a 156% increase in staff unknowingly sharing sensitive data via AI tools. With the expedited development, deployment and use of Generative AI, AI Governance empowers ethical use, responsible deployment and risk management. This presentation provides steps you can take to hold EdTech vendors and sub-processors accountable for responsible AI use, explore ShadowAI & AI guardrails to reduce security risks, leverage best practices for AI tool use and risk training for educators and students. You will walk away from this session armed with actionable steps and artifacts to evaluate AI tools, their use and risk in your unique ecosystem.