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K12 Tech Talk

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Cybersecurity
E-Rate
Powerschool
K12 Education
AI In Education
K12 Technology
Chromebooks
Chatgpt
Data Privacy
Cell Phone Bans
Ransomware
Artificial Intelligence
E-Rate Program
School Safety
K12 Education Technology
Flock Cameras
Education Technology
Ms-Isac
Data Breach
Clever

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,... more

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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 schools, and a debrief of the recent Canvas/Instructure s... more

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 schools should take.

The episode also examines a ne... more

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 essentials, and cover email security best practices.

For the... more

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 been listed for sale, while the company has not is... more

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Recent Guests

Earl Franks
Executive Director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
NAESP
Episode: Episode 260 - Highlights from CoSN 2026 in Chicago
John Claude Broussard
CEO of Digital Promise Global
Digital Promise Global
Episode: Episode 260 - Highlights from CoSN 2026 in Chicago
Kari Murphy
Chief Technology Officer, Deer Park Independent School District
Deer Park ISD
Episode: Episode 260 - Highlights from CoSN 2026 in Chicago
Joan Wade
Executive Director, AESA
AESA
Episode: Episode 260 - Highlights from CoSN 2026 in Chicago
Jim Rowan
Executive with ASBO International
ASBO International
Episode: Episode 260 - Highlights from CoSN 2026 in Chicago
Stacy Hawthorne
Board Chair, CoSN; Executive Director, EdTech Leaders Alliance (Ohio chapter)
CoSN; EdTech Leaders Alliance
Episode: Episode 260 - Highlights from CoSN 2026 in Chicago
Amanda Lanicek
LinkedIn educator and sales/marketing influencer
LinkedIn
Episode: Episode 260 - Highlights from CoSN 2026 in Chicago
Brian Edwards
Speaker from Swank Motion Pictures
Swank Motion Pictures
Episode: Episode 258 - Infinite Campus Fallout: What the Ticket Leak Really Exposed
Charlie Kratch
CEO of Infinite Campus
Infinite Campus
Episode: Episode 257 - Infinite Campus CEO talks Salesforce Breach

Hosts

Josh
Tech director here in mid-Missouri, experienced in various roles related to K12 technology implementation.
Chris
Co-host and educator with extensive experience in K12 technology discussions.
Mark
Co-host with a background in K12 educational technology management.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • Great show

    Show is great and dives into our lives working in the k-12 environment. My only complaint is the show is just a giant ad for companies now, it’s got about 10 minutes of relatable things now and the rest is just a long winded ad.

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    OKAY.watermelon
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  • Thank you

    Thank you so much for doing a episode on Pate hogan I’m his daughter Ramsey it really touch’s my heart

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Show me state 1
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and relevant topics that resonate with those working in K12 education.
Some reviews express dissatisfaction with perceived commercialization within episodes, indicating a desire for more value-driven content.

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Episode 260 - Highlights from CoSN 2026 in Chicago
Q: What is next for K12 education technology according to the guest from Digital Promise Global?
AI, curriculum adaptation, and quantum computing are highlighted as pivotal, with emphasis on practical pedagogy, assessment reform, and cross-sector collaboration to prepare students for a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Episode 258 - Infinite Campus Fallout: What the Ticket Leak Really Exposed
Q: What did Charlie from Infinite Campus reveal about how they handled the incident?
He described rapid response and transparency about the breach, but subsequent data releases and third-party analyses raised questions about the completeness of their data deletion and handling procedures.
Episode 257 - Infinite Campus CEO talks Salesforce Breach
Q: Can you describe how Infinite Campus uses Salesforce and what was accessed in the incident?
Salesforce was used for customer support, ticketing, client resource management, and marketing; attackers accessed one Salesforce account and ran a subset of reports, revealing some customer lists but not the entire database, while the core student data remained largely unaffected.
Episode 257 - Infinite Campus CEO talks Salesforce Breach
Q: Josh and Chris, what was your initial reaction when you got that email about Infinite Campus cyber incident?
They described Sunday-night dread and a sense of urgency, but also noted informed steps being taken and a plan to gather more details by inviting a guest to unpack the incident.
Episode 251 - Inside the Flock Controversy with Mark Keierleber and Michael Klein
Q: How big of a problem is this issue of security cameras in school districts being shared with law enforcement?
Michael Klein frames the discussion around data governance and the obligations schools have towards student safety and privacy.

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The discussions revolve around the latest trends and significant issues in K12 technology, emphasizing the intersection of IT and education. The hosts engage in lively exchanges that often blend humor with critical analysis, exploring topics such as cybersecurity, digital surveillance, and the impact of AI tools in classrooms. Moreover, they address recent legislative changes and their implications for educational practices, making the content relevant for tech leaders in schools, educators, and policy makers alike. Unique challenges like device management and student privacy are recurrent themes, alongside personal anecdotes that humanize the technical discourse.

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2. John Claude Broussard
3. Kari Murphy
4. Joan Wade
5. Jim Rowan
6. Stacy Hawthorne
7. Amanda Lanicek
8. Brian Edwards

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