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A K12TechPro Podcast. This podcast is about trending K12 technology topics and issues. Josh, Chris, and Mark have real conversations, real arguments, and real banter on IT issues and trends in K12 Schools. Current and Past Sponsors: Absolute, Arista, HPE Aruba Networking, Blocksi, Chromebookparts.com, ClassLink, CTL, Eaton, Extreme Networks, Fortinet, Howard Technology Solutions, iDoc, IncidentIQ, Infoblox, INVZBL, Jupiter Education, Lightspeed Systems, Luma Technologies, Managed Methods, Meter, NTP, Papercut, Provision Data Solutions, Pondurance, PowerGistics, Prey, Rise Vision, Ruckus/Commscope, SaferWatch, Scale Computing, SHI, StatusGator, SomethingCool.com, Tripp Lite, Verkada, VIZOR
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Recent Episodes
Episode 267 - Josh Gets Replaced with AI
On this week’s episode, the guys test whether artificial intelligence can replace a person - with AI‑cloned "Josh" sprinkled through the episode. Chris and Mark cover the rapid early success of…
Episode 266 - Summer School, Screen Time, and Movies
Episode 266 of the K12 Tech Talk podcast finds Josh, Chris and Mark diving into the summer school circus, national policy, guidance on watching movies in schools, and screen time. This week’s guest…
Episode 265 - Why the Class of 2026 Is Rejecting AI
On Episode 265, Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the end‑of‑year scramble in K‑12 technology and a growing cultural moment - the Class of 2026’s strong reaction to AI at college commencements. The guys…
Episode 264 - Googlebook Announcement & Canvas Breach Debrief
On this episode, the guys discuss Google's announcement of the new "Googlebook" (a reported merge of Android and Chrome OS), growing controversy and litigation around iReady and screen time in…
Episode 263 - Canvas Ransomed
Episode 263 covers the unfolding Instructure/Canvas breach by the threat group ShinyHunters. Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the timeline, the potential scope of compromised data, and immediate steps…
Episode 262 - EdTech AI Gone Wild
On Episode 262, Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the risks of edtech tools that add generative AI without age checks or strong guardrails, share a new K12 SIX resource and rubric for security…
Episode 261 - Navigate360 Breach, LAUSD Screen-Time Plan, & Climbing the K-12 Tech Ladder
In episode 261 of K12 Tech Talk, the hosts are back from CoSN Chicago and revisit the P3 breach story that has been ongoing for the last few weeks. The latest reports show the stolen records have now…
Episode 260 - Highlights from CoSN 2026 in Chicago
Live from CoSN 2026 in Chicago, this episode brings quick conversations with leaders across K12. Guests include: Earl Franks, NAESP Jean-Claude Brizard, Digital Promise Global CTL (Jason and…
Episode 259 - Is Your District Ready for an AI-Powered Cyberattack?
The guys discuss the rising AI-driven security risks facing school districts, including convincing deepfake video and voice scams, advanced phishing, and the implications of new AI research such as…
Episode 258 - Infinite Campus Fallout: What the Ticket Leak Really Exposed
Josh, Chris, and Mark debrief last week’s Infinite Campus interview, explaining new findings about the leaked support data - what was in the release, how directory-level information and PII were…
Episode 257 - Infinite Campus CEO talks Salesforce Breach
On this episode of the K12 Tech Talk podcast, Josh, Chris, and Mark interview Charlie Kratsch, CEO of Infinite Campus, about a confirmed cyber incident involving the company’s Salesforce instance.…
Episode 256 - AI in the Classroom and the Federal Bills Shaping Student Safety
On this episode, the guys discuss how students are using AI and how districts are responding with pilots, policy lessons, and content controls. They share real pilot data showing most AI chats were…
Episode 255 - Interview with R.T. Collins, CEO of Incident IQ
On Episode 255, Chris, Josh, and Mark return from the MidwestTechTalk Security Symposium to discuss several hot topics. They cover New Hampshire's recently revised data privacy law and the temporary…
Episode 254 - Did Apple Just Release the Chromebook Killer?
On Episode 254 of K12 Tech Talk, Josh, Chris, and Mark break down Apple’s big announcement: the Mac Neo, a $499 laptop that many call a potential Chromebook killer. They compare specs, durability,…
Episode 253 - Live from K12 SIX 2026
Live from the K12 SIX National Cybersecurity Leadership Conference in Albuquerque, Chris goes solo and interviews several attendees and leaders about practical K12 cybersecurity. Guests include Cory…
Episode 252 - Tennessee Banning Classroom Technology?
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss Tennessee proposals that would severely restrict or ban classroom devices and online assessments for younger grades, and debate whether this is an overreaction or a…
Episode 251 - Inside the Flock Controversy with Mark Keierleber and Michael Klein
Chris, Josh, and Mark interview Mark Mark Keierleber from The 74 about his investigation into Flock license-plate cameras and how those camera networks are being queried by federal and out-of-state…
Episode 250 - Camera Controversy & Student Data Privacy!
Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the 74 reporting that federal immigration agents have been tapping Flock license plate cameras, which leads to broader conversation about school and neighborhood cameras…
Episode 249 - Interview with Tyler Kingkade, NBC News
Episode 249 of K12 Tech Talk podcast has Josh, Chris, and Mark discussing their Olympic favorites, the latest news in K12, and the Snow Day Message winner: Option 3: Code Red - Montgomery County…
Episode 248 - Snow Day Anthems & Denver's ChatGPT Shutdown
Episode 248 has a listener poll of viral snow-day announcement songs from districts around the country. Check out the videos below and tell us your favorite by emailing us at…
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