Introducing:
The SmartSocial Podcast brings together organizations and district leaders to help families to develop skills and navigate the digital world with more confidence
We're on a mission to reach 2 million students before passive scrolling replaces active skill-building...giving families the tools to raise a generation that is mentally strong, digitally smart, and built to thrive
Newington Public Schools
https://youtu.be/OLMQttAgRLo?si=f6qLa7J6Ux411ZJI
41.69697255102071, -72.72929760232823
Dr. Maureen Brummett
Students are using social media to connect with community
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Connecticut
November 27, 2023
Pinkerton Academy
https://youtu.be/8PgE-6EPi1A?si=7PCZDcFZnCp2OK-C
42.89500899317129, -71.31615419199062
Dr. Timothy Powers
We're in the education business - educate students
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Press
New Hampshire
March 1, 2024
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District
https://youtu.be/ATehLerRmSY?si=aivhdUWwQ8Ku40Z6
41.852704744685504, -71.19690768059144
Dr. Frederick Souza Jr.
It's our duty to make sure we're giving them sound advice
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Massachusetts
March 4, 2025
Lincoln Public Schools
https://youtu.be/z3t84MgIiI0?si=Xu3S_Z_jRyV6fMVH
40.8129403024788, -96.64047716290445
Dr. Paul Gausman
You often hear a scenario where a disappearing message didn't disappear
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Press
Nebraska
November 4, 2024
Burlington Public Schools
https://youtu.be/2dd9GfH_Dlg?si=88DeFxqvquZ6Jh1j
42.50040474871536, -71.19497520638463
Dr. Eric Conti
We Want Our Students to Use the New Tools to Provide the Best Image of Themselves
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Press
Massachusetts
December 9, 2024
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District
https://youtu.be/SUsyCWFiQaw?si=o5326-gwHD69xm3h
41.852704744685504, -71.19690768059144
Bill Runey
Most of us live off of smartphones these days
Press
Press
Massachusetts
June 4, 2024
Spokane Public Schools
https://youtu.be/aB2rqx4ZTfs?si=ch0Ub1NMW0BtnQUI
47.659341991374696, -117.4158232387959
Dr. Adam Swinyard
Kids have to know that someone is going to listen
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Press
Washington
January 12, 2024
Peninsula School District
https://youtu.be/UqncmWfkH4g?si=8mKVB4eG2WDMmOr1
47.38454906773772, -122.61866247469285
Krestin Bahr
It's not the screen time, it's what they're doing during that time
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Press
Washington
August 29, 2023
Peninsula School District
https://youtu.be/TAsDHDzmzdc?si=-PNlzxzGfqruGsvS
47.38454906773772, -122.61866247469285
Kris Hagel
ChatGPT saved me 25 to 30 hours of my time
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Press
Washington
September 6, 2023
Aberdeen School District 5
https://youtu.be/ch4zt58zs20?si=g6WeR3hCqE5sR3Xj
46.978386935551924, -123.8166963543269
Dr. Jeff Thake
I think there's the ability to use AI as a partner
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Press
Washington
May 22, 2023
McMinnville School District
https://youtu.be/gkB-4sWSUjg?si=uy0_eiSp0AgNz1PA
45.212044496688776, -123.18773512324223
Dr. Debbie Brockett
Use your online access as if it's your front door
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Press
Oregon
February 3, 2025
Hermiston School District
https://youtu.be/eTJQbTInEIE?si=A_gCmiZT8S-PJqNI
45.83853512170938, -119.30953975463974
Jake Bacon
Do what you expect our students to do
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Press
Oregon
June 15, 2023
Beaverton School District Ep 2
https://youtu.be/wQrI76Tfmrc?si=sf2SFDU9DM8S3CUU
45.5266059380555, -122.83898221754995
Dr. Gustavo Balderas
How do we prepare for technology that doesn't even exist?
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Press
Oregon
July 17, 2023
Beaverton School District
https://youtu.be/g-kb7ozmrUM?si=fAMTBbjzWKYXLpkD
45.5266059380555, -122.83898221754995
Dr. Gustavo Balderas
Social media is not all bad
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Press
Oregon
June 21, 2023
Evergreen School District
https://youtu.be/JwvBGWDBbeM?si=1IKzwtqNCv-oPmrD
37.32459507107127, -121.78619369959137
Dr. Laurie Barron
We have not learned the boundaries of when to use and not use social media
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California
June 23, 2025
Santa Clara Unified School District
https://youtu.be/Qe1gjR8dwfQ?si=vws9Lcu_qy1nv1Qe
37.35734534272464, -121.9954695074887
Dr. Gary Waddell
Is it legal & is it good for the kids?
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Press
California
September 25, 2023
Corcoran Unified School District
https://youtu.be/9JaDvsJjwqg?si=gR8f26qtgn1Fo5hx
36.10200168725659, -119.5672583377042
Andre Pecina
Clear expectations around when it can be used, for what, & for how much time
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Press
California
November 1, 2024
Marysville Joint Unified School District
https://youtu.be/vAwpVk4tOWw?si=wI3iPFtfEK6ntqSK
39.15648319961608, -121.58717741922968
Dr. Fal Asrani
It's the technological wild wild west
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Press
California
September 14, 2023
Western Placer Unified School District
https://youtu.be/y6ZsigW_gIc?si=xYFTV6rltRUbsTea
38.893368893957266, -121.29176263419289
Kerry Callahan
Students need to be part of the conversation
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Press
California
February 28, 2024
New Haven Unified School District
https://youtu.be/6ypJKobX_T8?si=ThNy1mBKOYg3zPVV
37.58878774080922, -122.02484007386761
Dr. John Thompson
We have to be on the same page. Or we're always going to be a couple steps behind
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Press
California
June 17, 2025
Evergreen School District
https://youtu.be/NBY3496HxIM?si=5U5QZeB_bcPDMXYU
37.32459507107127, -121.78619369959137
Dr. Antoine Hawkins
Let's not run away from ChatGPT
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Press
California
January 16, 2024
Live Oak Elementary
https://youtu.be/wQjsCZcKaGQ?si=uKHLFSl35bs0_uwT
36.98378043022149, -121.98567125570975
Dr. Daisy Morales
Helping kids be healthy in the digital space
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Press
California
January 8, 2024
Dinuba Unified School District
https://youtu.be/vBBD56MmRkg?si=iDxYZCyvdP9GM_XW
36.545864056524614, -119.38088826251222
Dr. Matt Gehrett
Technology as a Tool and Not a Distraction
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Press
California
April 27, 2023
Campbell School District
https://youtu.be/3ohV4gOk2hA?si=pYZvfDwi8MW4lMPU
37.28903766937776, -121.94748364737916
Dr. Shelly Viramontez
We don't take a punitive approach to social media We take an educational approach
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California
April 26, 2023
Greenfield Union School District
https://youtu.be/jhTojAD76OQ?si=YGCFCTiKV7c14cUQ
36.326026194724086, -121.24828340668455
Laura Cortez
Make sure that you're friends with your kids online
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Press
California
April 12, 2023
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