In this episode, we explore humorous/serious use of AI joke writing (PowerSchool jokes), we have a discussion on cell phone bans being implemented across various school districts this new year, touching on one policy that involves fines.

The main focus, however, is a captivating story where a teacher was terminated for allegedly sharing her password, leading to students tampering with electronic records and facing charges. We tackle tough questions about accountability: Should a teacher lose their job for password sharing? Are students facing reasonable repercussions? Who bears the blame in cases of security breaches like this? We discuss the essential measures for cybersecurity in schools, emphasizing the necessity of multi-layered security approaches.

https://www.al.com/news/2025/01/alabama-could-soon-fine-students-who-repeatedly-violate-classroom-cell-phone-restrictions.html

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-13/lausd-strict-school-cellphone-ban-to-begin

https://www.koin.com/news/portland/pps-bans-cell-phones-adopts-off-and-away-all-day-policy/

https://www.wistv.com/2025/01/07/cell-phone-ban-begins-south-carolina-schools/

https://www.comparitech.com/news/ransomware-roundup-2024-end-of-year-report/#The_top_5_biggest_ransom_demands_in_2024

https://www.yahoo.com/news/liverpool-high-school-staff-member-215453485.html

00:00-Introduction
04:53-Cell Phone Bans!
18:36-2024 State of Ransomware
23:05-Teacher fired for sharing her password
38:29-Reducing the risk of shared passwords
46:39-Closing and more AI jokes

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