AI literacy planning includes staff who do not use AI
A new school-focused Kennisnet framework described by the University of Twente sets a basic AI-literacy expectation for all education professionals, including non-users. It adds a professional-practice dimension to competent, critical and creative use.
Why it matters for leaders
Cost: allocate paid learning time by role. Service: use real tasks from the help desk, curriculum office and family support. Risk: assess recognition of sensitive data and unreliable output. Adoption: establish a shared baseline before offering specialist pathways.
Cost, service, risk & adoption
The university's September 16 release describes basic, advanced and expert levels and a toolkit with self-assessment and team-session materials. It says further development of role-specific professional requirements will follow.
What the evidence cannot tell us
This is a framework announcement, not an evaluated training intervention or U.S. requirement. The university contributed to its development. The toolkit itself was not fully evaluated for this brief, and role-specific detail remains incomplete.
Read the original sources
Summary and leadership analysis from the Week ending 2026-09-18 brief. The edition’s selection notes explain source access and evidence limitations.