WARNING - This episode does have some "spicy" humor and language. Be aware if listening around children and/or small animals.

Chris is gone, so Mark and Josh do their best to hold down the fort. They take a listener email from James about prepping for extreme heat and keeping datacenters cool. Mark and Josh play a version of Family Feud about the top uses for communication apps. They also talk about a trending LinkedIn post about how K12 IT is viewed by Private Industry IT.  They also talk about Clever's newly released Cyber Blueprint.

Finally, they talk about newly published poll on K12TechPro; which one of the three hosts has quit their job.  Yep that's right, one of the three will no longer be employed by their district within the next 30 days.

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The studio is still under construction, but we do have a new logo and music! The news room will return soon (and Mark too). And we're still making adjustments. Josh and Chris discuss Android versus Apple, third party patching options, garage doors and sprinkler systems on the school's wifi, and the FCC's cybersecurity pilot announcement (that the podcast and K12TechPro were cited in!).

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The studio is under construction! Josh and Chris talk about student cell phone usage and give a shout out to Jason at K12TechPro, they discuss the FCC's approval of the cybersecurity pilot, Microsoft ditching Flip, and Chris' Infinite Campus woes.

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In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, hosts Josh and Mark discuss the recent Klein ISD DDOS attack that disrupted STARR testing, leading to an 18-year-old student facing felony charges. They also delve into a Google Blog post about phishing tests and the adoption of a “fire drill” approach. The main topic of the episode focuses on Google, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Copilot at the enterprise level, exploring the details of each plan and considering their use for school districts.

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In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the new CISA reporting requirements, the details of the E-Rate cybersecurity pilot, and the rumored PowerSchool buyout by Bain Capital. They also address listener questions about Manifest V3 and summer school preparation.

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This is a re-release episode! We sit down with Scott Elder, the Superintendent of Albuquerque Public Schools. We talk about the ransomware attack they experienced in January 2021.  This discussion is from the perspective of the Superintendent during the attack.  Scott is wildly candid and honest about the experience.

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In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, hosts Josh and Mark delve into the latest tech news, including the malicious hacker behind the Kaseya ransomware attack being jailed and the introduction of the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act and the Eyes on the Board Act. They also address listener emails about the proper disposal of old computer hard drives and the use of Google Takeout. The main topic explores the use (or misuse) of AI over the last year of school, discussing both positive changes as well as negative.

• Malicious hacker behind Kaseya ransomware attack jailed

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Chris and Mark attend the PESC-A4L Summit. They learn about A4L's mission to support lifelong learning through interoperability, privacy, and security across PK20W+ - breaking down the silos and ensuring the data seamlessly follows the learners from PK though K12 into Post-secondary, into the workforce, and into retirement.

Interviews:

Steve Smith, Executive Director of A4L... The Godfather

Steve Setzer, Loop Data

Wes Sims, Snap Mobile

Connie Coy, MOREnet

Ramah Hawley, A4L Co-Chair, The Education Cooperative

Josh Olstad, Oyster River School District... THE HOT SEAT!!!

Alex Jackl, PESC Board, Bardic Systems

Ben Silberglitt, A4L Co-Chair, Cedar Labs

Kathy Warren, Maine Department of Education

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In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, Chris and Mark discuss a variety of news stories, including the COPS SVPP grant focusing on security measures in schools such as notification systems and security cameras. They also address concerns around Primavera's investment in Tutor.com and the rise of AI-generated plagiarism in student papers. Listener emails reveal discussions on firewall ratings and more.

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In this insightful episode of K12 Tech Talk, Josh and Mark delve into recent events and hot topics within the sphere of school technology. Triggered by a recent cyber-attack on the Clark County, the hosts debate whether schools should be held accountable for such breaches and discuss the potential nation-wide implications of legal cases in this regard.

The guys discuss the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in school environments. They discuss how end-of-year school activities impact tech management. They talk about students using proxy sites to bypass filters.

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