Did you read the article or any others about it? Human creativity is the heart of copyright law. If humans didn't make it, no copyright. At least under the latest ruling.
At least in the USA: You absolutely can control the distribution of your likeness if it wasn't taken in public.
Photos of you in public can't be controlled because you have no reasonable expectation of privacy in public. If someone takes a picture of you privately, even if not for commercial purposes, you can absolutely control the use of that image unless you release it.
On the lower end of specs, cheaper, but rock solid, I've really liked my Galaxy Tab Active3. Even had a really good built in pressure sensitive stylus. Works well for quick sketches (not creating masterpieces)
You can basically roll your own private one with Plex running PlexAmp. You can even share it with friends (or family or whoever... Based on your interpretation of the laws in your area)
It's not decentralized, and you have to bring your own music, but it's something.
If they were just having donuts or something for lunch - and especially if it was causing behavioral problems with that kid or otherwise disturbing class - then sure. But Pringles? Assuming those were a side and not the entire lunch, especially, but even so...
But this seems like overreach, albeit well-intentioned
Did you read the article or any others about it? Human creativity is the heart of copyright law. If humans didn't make it, no copyright. At least under the latest ruling.