AI in Education: A Guide for School Leaders and Principals

Insights from the 2025 DBE Lekgotla on navigating the educational AI landscape

Guest post by Niall McNulty, Product Lead for Education Futures at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Niall is a specialist in the use of AI to enhance teaching and learning.

As I presented at the recent DBE Lekgotla 2025, the rapid integration of AI into education isn’t just coming—it’s already here. For you as school leaders and principals, understanding how to navigate this technology is no longer optional but essential for effective school management and student success.

Niall McNulty, AI in education specialist, at the 2025 DBE Lekgotla

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An Introduction to AI and Education for South African Schools

An introductory session on AI in Education to teachers at South African College School earlier this week. Niall McNulty is Product Lead for Education Futures at Cambridge University Press & Assessment, focusing on AI and educational technology solutions for diverse global contexts. He is a specialist in the use of AI to enhance teaching and learning.