NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, a leading independent PreK–12 IB World School, will host “Raising a Child Who Can Think in an AI World,” a free public event for parents, educators, and community members, on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Rick Inatome, Léman’s chairman and CEO and managing director of Collegio Partners, will lead the discussion. The event will address a pressing question for parents and educators: How do we raise children who can think for themselves when AI can increasingly do the thinking for them?
Part of the Léman Speaker Series, the event will take place at the school’s campus at 41 Broad Street in Lower Manhattan. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m., with light refreshments available. Admission is free, and registration is required.
The event comes as New York City has implemented a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI in public school classrooms through eighth grade for the 2026–2027 school year. At the other end of the spectrum, some schools are embracing AI-driven instruction as a replacement for traditional teaching, raising fundamental questions about what children may lose when technology takes on a greater role in the learning process.
Léman is developing a model of responsible, human-centered AI integration, including faculty-guided instruction and teacher professional development through its Collegio Institute Center for Innovative Learning.
Under the theme “What to protect, what to allow, and how to tell the difference,” Inatome will examine when AI supports children’s learning, when it begins to substitute for their thinking, and how adults can recognize early signs of dependency.
Attendees will also learn how to establish clear, practical household rules.
Every attendee will receive a Family AI Agreement, a one-page resource centered on three commitments: think first, verify everything, and be responsible for the entire work product. The agreement gives families a starting point for setting expectations and discussing accountability when using AI at home.
Léman’s partnership with Collegio Partners supports its broader educational initiatives. The firm, alongside education-focused family offices, has provided strategic investment to enhance the school’s educational programming, including AI literacy, faculty development, and responsible technology integration. These efforts support Léman’s promise: “Each student, future prepared.”
Parents, educators, and community members interested in attending can register online.
Event Details
What: Léman Speaker Series: Raising a Child Who Can Think in an AI World
Speaker: Rick Inatome, Léman’s chairman and CEO and managing director of Collegio Partners
When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30–8:00 p.m.; doors open at 6:00 p.m., with light refreshments available
Where: Léman Manhattan Preparatory School, 41 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004
Admission: Free and open to the public; registration required
About Léman Manhattan Preparatory School
Léman Manhattan Preparatory School is New York City’s only day and boarding school and the only downtown independent school serving students from 12 months through grade 12. Léman is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School with a community representing more than 130 nationalities. During the school’s first decade, Léman students earned acceptances to all eight Ivy League universities—a first for a New York City independent school. Of its Class of 2026 graduates, 93% enrolled at selective to ultra-selective colleges and universities. Léman ranks #1 in boarding K–12, #2 in private K–12 diversity, and #3 in private schools for the arts in New York (Niche, 2027). Combining rigorous academics, personalized learning, and innovative programming, Léman delivers on its promise: “Each student, future prepared.”
Learn more at lemanmanhattan.org.
Media Contact: Paige Murphy Chief Communications & Strategy Officer p.murphy@lemanmanhattan.org 212.232.0266, ext. 228
