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Ryan James Purdy is an author and advisor specializing in AI governance and compliance in education. With nearly three decades of experience across public and private education in North America and Europe, he helps school and system leaders turn AI policy into practical, workable approaches in real classrooms.

He believes compliance should not slow innovation. Instead, it should provide the foundation that makes responsible innovation possible. Through Purdy House Publishing & Consulting, Ryan develops governance frameworks that help schools, universities, and ministries navigate GDPR, FERPA, COPPA, and the EU AI Act with clarity and confidence. His Stop-Gap AI Policy Guide series has gained international attention because it is built for real educators solving real problems.

Ryan’s work bridges the gap between policy and practice, supporting educators as they adopt AI safely, ethically, and effectively. His frameworks have reached education leaders, ministry staff, and policy professionals in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and across Asia.

He writes regularly about AI policy and education reform on LinkedIn (@purdyhouse), where he explores the intersection of technology, governance, and the future of learning.

His books are available on Amazon and Lulu under the Stop-Gap AI Policy and Compliance Guide series, including:
Stop-Gap AI Policy Guide: Primary Education (K–8)
Stop-Gap AI Policy Guide: Secondary and Post-Secondary Education
Stop-Gap AI Compliance Guide: Primary and Secondary Edition