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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Consortium for School Networking
PowerSchool buyout by Bain Capital
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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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This is Part 2 of K12 Tech Talk's engaging journey through the trending topics from CoSN in Miami! Highlights are discussions about AI readiness and CoSN's AI maturity matrix, Secure by Design, enhancing data security in schools, and the dynamic evolution of technology within educational institutions. Interviews include:
Josh Olstad - Technology Director, SAU #5, New Hampshire
Shahryar Khazei - retired CIO of Los Angeles Unified
Jim and Melissa - Future of Privacy Forum
Tom Ryan - the man, the myth, the legend... Co-Founder at K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group, former CIO of Albuquerque Public Schools, and member of the Council of Great City Schools
Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN
Diane Doersch - CoSN Chair
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* Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC’s Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security.
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In this exciting episode of K12 Tech Talk, Chris, Josh, and Mark deliver a front-row experience of the CoSN Conference in Miami. Interviews include:
Susan Enfield - CoSN Keynote
Richard Culatta - CEO ISTE/ASCD
Don Ringelestein - CoSN Board, DEI subcommittee
Megan Gretzinger - Friend of K12TechPro and K12 Tech Talk
Will Brackett - "After Action Reports" session
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* Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC’s Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security.
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