Best Ctl Podcasts (2026)

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Before Your Next Employee Leaves, Listen to This 47:04

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Send us a text #TheTackleBox🥡 In this episode, find out where SharePoint fits in with the roles inside your organization, hiring people for those roles and what to do when people leave those roles. #LinkedInLove❤️ This week, I shouted out Selicia Williams for the comment she left on this post on LinkedIn. It was a great discussion about 3rd party t…

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Episode 245 - New Year, New Cyber Attacks 55:23

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And we're back! We discuss the New Year spike in cyber attacks on schools over the holiday break and practical strategies for vacation periods - automated alerting, third‑party monitoring, suspending or shutting down non‑critical services. Other topics include what to look for when hiring technician, the rise of remote psycho-educational testing, e…

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The "Big Three" of SharePoint 36:19

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Send us a text #TheTackleBox This week, I'm going to break down the three components of SharePoint. It's the three pieces that, when put together, make up SharePoint. The ENTIRETY of SharePoint. It's true...the whole tool is made up of three components. #LinkedInLove This week, I shouted out a SharePoint content creator. Her name is Liza Tinker. Sh…

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Episode 244 - 2025 Recap and 2026 Predictions! 34:46

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Josh, Chris, and Mark close out the year on Episode 244 with a fast-paced, candid recap: reviewing last year’s predictions, unpacking the biggest 2025 themes, and making bold calls for 2026. Chris shares a story about Missouri-flavored smoked ribs and a district core switch outage. Key topics include the mainstreaming of AI in K12, vendor security …

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Episode 243: A Goodbye to 2025 53:57

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In this episode, Greg, Scott, and Shar discuss the biggest economic and housing stories of 2025, and share their predictions for 2026. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist…

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Episode 243 - Screens & Smart Glasses 42:42

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Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss students and screen time - including Australia’s ban on social media accounts for under 16, a NTIA listening session on excessive screen time in schools, and proposed Missouri legislation limiting K‑5 screen use and tech‑required homework. They dig into enforcement and equity concerns, district reporting and instructio…

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Episode 242: What's Up with the Labor Market? 55:06

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This week, Greg, Scott, and Shar try to explain the current state of the labor market without any help from the BLS. Be sure to contact [email protected] if you have Greg Heym's Crossing the Line on your Spotify Wrapped for your special offers from Shahriar Sedgh of Sedgh & Zuckerman PLLC and CrossCountry Mortgage! Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Stud…

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Episode 242 - ChatGPT Stumbles into K-12 Classrooms 1:06:12

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Episode 242 digs into the messy rollout of ChatGPT for Teachers and what it means for districts. We discuss the first‑in admin problem, educator verification (pay‑stub/DNS issues), SSO/SAML concerns, the 18‑month trial/pricing uncertainty, and whether OpenAI rushed the launch to capture market share. We also cover recent news: the FTC’s action agai…

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Episode 241: A Rough Week for Economic News 1:00:55

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This week, join Greg, Scott, and Morgan as they break down the economic data released last week, and explain what makes Gen Z members so special. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.youtube.c…

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Episode 240: Finally, We Have a Jobs Report 55:59

2M ago55:59

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This week, Greg, Shar, and Scott digest the September employment numbers and their potential impact on the Fed's December meeting. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis…

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Episode 241 - Free ChatGPT for Teachers and Snitch Boxes 41:14

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Episode 241 covers ChatGPT’s new free teacher tier (available through June 2027), Google’s Gemini 3.0 release, and Wired’s investigation into bathroom vape detectors (aka “snitch boxes”) that raise serious privacy and microphone concerns. The guys also discuss the Canadian Privacy Commissioner’s findings on the PowerSchool breach, camera and sensor…

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Episode 239: The Shutdown is Over! 49:28

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This week, Greg, Shar, and Scott celebrate the reopening of the federal government, but caution that it's impact on the economy will be felt for months. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.yo…

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Episode 240 - Block TPT? And an Interview with Joey Wender, SHLB 50:44

2M ago50:44

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On this episode of K12 Tech Talk, we cover a busy week in school tech: Linewize and Google outages, handling suspicious Google logins, parental pushes to tighten cell phone rules, and worries about AI being used to draft IEPs and 504 plans. We discuss reports of malware tied to Teachers Pay Teachers and discuss the question - Should schools block T…

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Episode 238: How Good/Bad is Our Economy? 54:13

2M ago54:13

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This week, Greg, Scott, and Shar try to rate the health of our economy only using private-sector data since the government remains shut down. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/p…

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Episode 239 - Outages, AI Bills, and the Shutdown's Impact on Schools 34:01

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Join Josh and Mark on this week’s K‑12 Tech Talk as they break down the real-world effects of the federal government shutdown on schools, walk through a new federal AI bill (the GARD Act) and discuss major service outages that disrupted classrooms — including Chromebook/Google login problems, recent AWS and Entra incidents, and how districts should…

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Episode 237: The Fed, Mortgage Rates, and Haunted Houses 53:11

2M ago53:11

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This week, Greg, Shar, and Morgan talk about the Fed's rate cut and what it did to mortgage rates, and tell you how many home buyers would buy a haunted house. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https:/…

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Episode 236: NYC Real Estate Expo 29:27

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This week, Greg, Shar, and Jared break down the latest report on inflation and tell you why you shouldn't wait for lower mortgage rates to buy a home. Featuring guests Jared Antin of Brown Harris Stevens and Shahriar Sedgh of Sedgh & Zuckerman, PLLC. All episodes filmed and recorded as part of Brown Harris Stevens' Mastery of Real Estate (MoRE) Net…

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Episode 238 - How to Implement Student MFA 56:20

3M ago56:20

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Holy MFA, Batman! This week, the guys discuss the sentencing of the individual behind the PowerSchool data breach, the recent AI weapons detection system that mistook a bag of chips for a gun and prompted police response, and Mark's Batman mask. Yes, it's Halloween time! The main segment is an interview with the tech team from Tahoe-Truckee Unified…

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Episode 237 - Drone Debrief, Google Inactive Accounts, and MOREnet 1:05:20

3M ago1:05:20

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In this episode, we debrief last week’s Campus Guardian Angel interview, dig into Google’s new policy to delete inactive accounts after two years, and reflect on the recent AWS/DNS outage that impacted services. Then, K12TechPro's Hayden the New Guy brings multiple on‑site interviews from the MOREnet conference! Tech Department Salary Survey View t…

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Episode 235: Data? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Data 50:20

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This week, we give our take on the state of the economy even though the government isn't releasing any economic reports due to the shutdown. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/pl…

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Episode 236 - Can Drones Make Schools Safer? 1:11:47

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On Episode 236 of K12 Tech Talk, we discuss California’s new law to protect students using AI chatbots and revisit Campus Guardian Angel, a startup building drone-based responses for active shooter scenarios. The episode features an in-depth interview with Justin Marston (CEO/co-founder) and Bill King (Chief Tactical Officer/co-founder) from Campus…

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Episode 235 - Middle Schoolers are the Best! 50:16

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In this episode, Josh and Chris discuss the impact of personal device bans, noting increased Google Docs traffic and the creative ways students attempt to access unblocked games. Chris shares insights into managing content filtering and the ongoing battle with unwanted websites. Finally, Chris interviews Brian Edwards, Director of Educational Strea…

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Episode 234: Employment in September 55:19

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This week, we discuss ADP's jobs report for September since the BLS doesn't have one yet, give you the latest on pending home sales, and Scott Nadler tells us what's up with mortgage rates. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-li…

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Episode 234 - What happens when a student account is compromised? 40:54

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This episode covers significant developments including the confirmed merger of Chrome and Android, the FCC's proposed changes to the E-rate program affecting school bus Wi-Fi and hotspots, and a critical discussion on controlling student account spamming and its associated risks like internal spam, data exfiltration, and privilege escalation. Refer…

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Episode 233: The Core PCE is A-OK 42:47

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This week, we have the latest on the Fed's favorite inflation indicator—the core PCE price index—and tell you why new home sales are surging but existing home sales are not. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 …

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Episode 233 - Teenagers Using AI Companions? 1:07:59

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Episode 233 discusses the newest tensions between AI and schools: teenagers using AI companions and alarming incidents tied to platforms like Character.ai that have drawn federal attention. Josh talks about his student MFA pilot using Clever, how onboarding works (and how MFA can be network-aware to reduce classroom friction), and using student-led…

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Episode 232: We're All About That Fed 40:34

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On this week's show, Greg and Lisa Rae Castrigno tell you everything you need to know about the Fed's rate cut, with a focus on its potential impact on mortgage rates. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch:…

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Episode 232 - Killer Drones, Google Outages & AI Whack‑A‑Mole 49:00

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On Episode 222, we unpack a busy week in school tech: a nationwide Google outage that disrupted Chromebook logins, new Sophos data showing improving ransomware recovery and falling ransom payments, and CETA’s annual report putting AI at the top of state priorities. The conversation dives into the controversial campus drone pilot approved in Florida…

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Episode 231: Where Did the Jobs Go? 57:02

4M ago57:02

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This week, we will tell you how 911,000 jobs can vanish into thin air and break down the latest data on inflation. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OSw…

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Episode 231 - Our Top 5 Trending Back-to-School Topics 56:03

4M ago56:03

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On this episode, Josh, Chris, and Mark unpack their top five back-to-school trends shaping K-12 technology in 2025. Topics include shifting budgets and funding pressures, rising costs for materials and software, widespread school cell phone policies and bell-to-bell enforcement, the rapid expansion of AI tools in classrooms (including Notebook LM a…

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Episode 230: Another Month of Weak Job Growth 53:58

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This week, we break down the August jobs report and tell you why a softening labor market is good for mortgage rates. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3…

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From Trauma to Transformation: How Carol Klocek and CTL Build Futures with Strategy (and SharePoint) 47:55

4M ago47:55

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Send us a text Summary In this episode of The SharePoint Helpdesk Podcast, I sit down with Carol Klocek, CEO of the Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) in Fort Worth, Texas. Carol shares her powerful journey from a challenging upbringing to leading one of the most impactful nonprofits in Texas. Together, we explore the trauma-informed work CTL prov…

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Episode 230 - Office 365 or Google Workspace or BOTH? 44:49

4M ago44:49

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On this episode, the guys are back together with Mark sharing a story about a tech emergency during his recent Alaskan cruise vacation. This episode covers current events, including a potential cut in federal Title 1 funding and the elimination of all Title 2, 3, and 4 funding in a proposed House of Representatives budget. Chris, Josh, and Mark cel…

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Episode 229: Inflation is Still Too High, But Not Because of Tariffs 52:43

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This week, we breakdown the July Core PCE price index—AKA the Fed's favorite inflation gauge. Many reporters tried to blame July's uptick in prices on tariffs, but a closer look at the data shows that wasn't the case. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.co…

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Episode 229 - MagicSchool, Esports, and Update Issues 59:26

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Josh and Chris recap the hectic second week of school, covering Chromebook rollouts, Clever headaches, cell‑phone bans, and a recent ChromeOS update rollback. They also ask the question "Is Esports a sport?" The episode highlight? A candid interview with Adeel Khan, founder and CEO of MagicSchool. Adeel shares MagicSchool's origin story, how MagicS…

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Episode 228: Bring on the Rate Cuts! 47:33

5M ago47:33

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This episode, we translate the Fed Chairman's comments last week about possible rate cuts and tell you what they mean for credit card and mortgage rates. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.y…

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Episode 228 - The First Week Back 47:12

5M ago47:12

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Josh and Chris talk about the first week back to school - Smartboard repairs, missing classroom printers, tech tickets, moving equipment, and more. They also share anecdotes about Mark’s Alaska trip (send pics for prizes). They also discuss vendor DPAs, the fallout from bell‑to‑bell cell phone bans, and creative MFA options. -------------------- Li…

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Episode 227: The PI Brothers Come to Town 46:04

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This week we are paid a visit by the "PI" brothers—CPI and PPI—who give us the latest on inflation. We also present the latest on consumer spending, Fed rate cuts, and celebrate Social Security's 90th birthday. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po…

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Episode 227 - State‑Mandated AI, Back‑to‑School Mayhem & the Birth of "Grumpy Josh" 46:23

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Josh, Chris and Mark dive into the chaos of the back‑to‑school rush and the latest K‑12 tech headlines. Topics include Ohio’s new requirement that districts adopt AI policies, the pros and cons of writing evergreen AI regulations, and how that mandate could interact with existing tech agreements. The trio also covers recent news like ChatGPT‑5’s la…

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Episode 226: What's Going On 42:12

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This week, Greg is joined by Lisa Rae Castrigno to present the latest on the economy, rates, and the housing market. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3O…

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Episode 226 - Back to School with Gemini... or Not? 47:18

5M ago47:18

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In this episode, we talk about AI (and other things)! We discuss the growing concerns surrounding school surveillance tools, examining case studies where innocent student jokes have led to harsh outcomes due to automated threat detection. Shifting gears, we look at the availability of AI tools like Gemini Pro and ChatGPT for college students, inclu…

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Episode 225: What's Up With The Jobs Report? 49:59

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This week, we discuss the weak July employment report that included huge downward revisions for both May and June. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7_x00Dbn3OSw…

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Episode 225 - How Are Districts Handling State Cell Phone Bans? 43:21

6M ago43:21

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This week, we're covering some hot topics making headlines, including the recent unfreezing of billions in education funds, new disability policies being considered in Louisiana that involve cameras in classrooms, and the rise of AI-powered instruction in a Texas private school. Beyond the news, our main topic is a deep dive into how states and sch…

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Episode 224: Here Comes the Bride 47:12

6M ago47:12

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This week on Crossing the Line, Greg and Scott give their take on the state of the economy, digest the latest housing data, mourn the loss of Ozzy and Hulk Hogan, and celebrate the engagement of a member of the Crossing the Line family. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https:…

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Episode 224 - Vendor Support in Small Districts 39:09

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Join us this week as we welcome our new AI co-host and delve into the unique challenges and opportunities of vendor support in small districts. From the highlights of the MidwestTechTalk conference to the intricacies of tech support for small schools, we cover it all. Hear about the latest AI updates in education with Canvas integrating ChatGPT and…

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Episode 223 - Everything You Need To Know About Google's Summer Updates! 58:41

6M ago58:41

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Josh, Chris, and Mark dive deep into the latest product and licensing changes announced by Google this summer. The trio discusses how Google's updates could impact schools, highlighting essential decisions IT Directors and educators need to make regarding AI tools like Gemini and NotebookLM. Special emphasis is placed on Google's move to enhance th…

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Episode 222 - Live from the GAMEIS Conference! 57:30

6M ago57:30

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Join us for an exciting episode recorded live at the GAMEIS Conference in beautiful Savannah, Georgia. Our hosts dive into the world of education technology and cybersecurity with insights from key players in the field. Listeners will hear from prominent figures in the Georgia ed-tech scene, including Rusty Boone from McIntosh County, who shares in…

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Episode 223: What a Fool Believes 54:09

6M ago54:09

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This week on Crossing the Line, Greg, Scott, and Shar tell you why the better-than-expected June employment report isn't as good as it seems, and offer some dating advice to the men out there. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the…

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Episode 222: Inflation and a Lot of Housing 41:58

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This week on Crossing the Line, Greg is joined by Scott Nadler to breakdown the latest inflation data, and the three different reports on home sales that came out last week. Filmed at Brown Harris Stevens' Studio 1873, Part of the Mastery of Real Estate (MORE) Network. Subscribe: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crossing-the-line/id1715709313 …

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Episode 221 - Supreme Court Decisions and Google Updates 34:31

7M ago34:31

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Join Josh and Mark on the K-12 Tech Talk Podcast as they tackle pressing issues impacting the education sector. This week, they delve into the Supreme Court's decision to preserve E-Rate funding, celebrating a 6-3 vote victory that aligns with predictions. Listen in as they break down the implications of dissenting voices seeking stricter non-deleg…