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K12 Tech Talk

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Cybersecurity
E-Rate
Powerschool
K12 Education
AI In Education
K12 Technology
Chromebooks
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Artificial Intelligence
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E-Rate Program
School Safety
K12 Education Technology
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Education Technology
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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,... more

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Josh, Chris, and Mark talk about a New Mexico state-mandated AI reading tool stirring privacy concerns, Google rolling out a student-facing Gemini tab in Classroom by default, new survey findings about post-RFP vendor behavior, and the growing trend ... more

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On episode 275, Josh, Chris, and Mark jump into a back‑to‑school conversation covering AI policy, screen time, cybersecurity, and tech in the classroom. They start by sharing how 98 high school students from all 50 states convened at the Edward M. Ke... more

Chris and Mark break down some headline stories and dig into a longer conversation about vibe coding in K12. They discuss Common Sense Media’s poor safety rating of Google Search’s AI mode, continued reporting from databreaches.net about the unresolv... more

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Josh, Chris, and Mark unpack Anthropic’s surprise launch of "Claude for Teachers," a free‑until‑2027 offering that immediately drew criticism from district leaders for its bottom‑up signup model, suggested student data uploads, and potentially mislea... more

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Recent Guests

Cory Smith
Director with long-tenured K12 tech leadership experience
K12 district leadership
Episode: Episode 275 - What happens when students create an AI bill?
Nicole Sanchez
Data privacy specialist at the Utah State Board of Education
Utah State Board of Education
Episode: Episode 271 - Utah’s Blueprint for School Data Protection
Matt Winters
AI privacy specialist at the Utah State Board of Education
Utah State Board of Education
Episode: Episode 271 - Utah’s Blueprint for School Data Protection
Joey Wender
Executive Director
SHLB Coalition (Schools, Health, and Libraries Broadband Coalition)
Episode: Episode 270 - E‑Rate Under Fire: FCC Proposal Could Reshape School Internet Funding
Chantell Manahan
Director of Technology at MSD of Steuben County Schools
MSD of Steuben County Schools
Episode: Episode 267 - Josh Gets Replaced with AI
Amy Bennett
Chief of Staff
Lightspeed Systems
Episode: Episode 266 - Summer School, Screen Time, and Movies
Michael Klein
Cybersecurity expert from the Institute for Security and Technology
Institute for Security and Technology
Episode: Episode 264 - Googlebook Announcement & Canvas Breach Debrief
Dave Barclay
Director of Product
Deledao
Episode: Episode 263 - Canvas Ransomed
Earl Franks
Executive Director of the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP)
NAESP
Episode: Episode 260 - Highlights from CoSN 2026 in Chicago

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Josh
Host of K12 Tech Talk
Chris
Host of K12 Tech Talk
Mark
Host of K12 Tech Talk

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 74 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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  • Thank you

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

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    Show me state 1
    United States3 years ago

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Some episodes feel like a long sponsor plug, which can overshadow the discussion for some listeners.
The host trio delivers both sharp analysis and banter, making complex edtech topics approachable for district leaders.
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Guests bring deep expertise, but a few reviews suggest more balanced, less promotional conversations would improve value.
Listeners appreciate practical, district-focused guidance and real-world anecdotes from IT leaders.

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Episode 269 - World Cup Scots in Boston and Incident IQ Hot Seat
Q: Where do you see the future of AI in regards to support requests in a district IT shop?
AI can offload run-rate support tasks by automating discovery, collecting the right data at submission, and accelerating diagnosis, while still requiring human oversight for complex or high-impact issues.
Episode 266 - Summer School, Screen Time, and Movies
Q: What are the real guidelines mathematicians and policy folks are considering when it comes to screen time in schools?
The guests stress differentiating active vs. passive, instructional vs. recreational screen time, and the importance of data-driven, transparent approaches that involve families and communities rather than relying on blanket quotas.
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.

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A business- and policy-heavy show focused on K-12 technology, cybersecurity, and edtech adoption. Episodes routinely unpack district-level challenges around data privacy, incident response, device rollout, and vendor risk, often pairing practical IT guidance with broader policy debates. A standout trait is bringing in external experts and district leaders to translate complex tech topics into actionable takeaways for IT admins, superintendents, and vendors seeking to understand the K-12 tech landscape. The format blends sharp banter with expert analysis, occasionally peppered with sponsor mentions, making it a practical listen for decision-makers evaluating technology strategies, security investments, and compliance in schools.

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1. Cory Smith
2. Nicole Sanchez
3. Matt Winters
4. Joey Wender
5. Chantell Manahan
6. Amy Bennett
7. Michael Klein
8. Dave Barclay

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