Episode 210 - Tariffs, Special Requests, and Food!
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Episode 210 - Tariffs, Special Requests, and Food!

52:33 Apr 18, 2025
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In this episode, we dive into the current issues surrounding technology tariffs and their impact on K-12 education. We explore how these tariffs affect school budgets and procurement processes, providing insights into recent changes and what schools should anticipate moving forward. A segment is dedicated to addressing the complex topic of managing individual teacher requests for technology upgrades or changes. We share strategies for handling these situations at a district level while balancing the needs of staff and budgetary constraints. Additionally, the episode features a discussion about a significant lawsuit against Google, where parents accuse the tech giant of tracking students. We analyze the implications of this lawsuit for schools, data privacy, and the responsibilities of districts in safeguarding student information. End User on k12sysadmin   00:00:00-Intro 00:01:35-New Security Watch Newsletter 00:04:04-Google Lawsuit Overview 00:08:47-Tariffs and Electronics Update 00:15:54-Food in Schools 00:23:43-Teacher Requests for Technology 00:48:20-Events and Conferences Announcement -------------------- NTP ClassLink Lightspeed (Learn about Signal!) PowerGistics (Get Hayden's Hot Deal on K12TechPro!) -Charging Station Goals -Needs Assessment Survey Example for Students -Needs Assessment Survey Example for Teachers -Goal Resource for IT/Administrators Fortinet ManagedMethods -------------------- Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com OR info@k12techtalkpodcast.com Call us at 314-329-0363 Join the K12TechPro Community Buy some swag X @k12techtalkpod Facebook Visit our 
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