Chips and Chalk

From the PowerSchool breach to the Naviance settlement and growing AI concerns, this episode of Chips & Chalk explores the uncomfortable reality of modern K-12 technology: student data is everywhere.We discuss vendor risk, privacy certifications, breach notifications families may never actually see, cloud vs. on-prem debates, and why districts often have little leverage against massive EdTech ecosystems.Because when the average student may interact with dozens of apps every year…who actually has access to their data anymore?

Alignment isn’t guaranteed, but the work still has to get done.This episode explores how K–12 tech leaders navigate competing priorities, professional tension, and real-world friction to deliver results without letting disagreement derail the mission.

What happens when school filtering meets student ingenuity? In this episode of Chips & Chalk, we unpack the messy reality behind K–12 web filtering, AI workarounds, “unblocked” game mirrors, personal devices, parent controls, and why every control eventually gets pressure-tested by teenagers. Real talk about risk, layers, and why the filter didn’t fail… kids happened. 

EdTech sounds great—until it hits the classroom.In this episode of Chips & Chalk, we break down what actually works in K-12 technology. From cutting through the noise to planning with the right people, building reliable systems, and supporting teachers the right way—this is a real look at why initiatives succeed or fail.No fluff. No theory. Just practical insight from the field.Because at the end of the day—if it doesn’t work in the classroom, it doesn’t work.