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Berlin Community School
39.76154, -74.93279
Shelly
On Campus Activation Event
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New Jersey
November 14, 2025
San Bernardino City Unified School District
https://youtu.be/3p1zsxdfxZ8
34.113321361451206, -117.29598029638716
Sandra L. Rodriguez, Ed.D.
Friendship and conversation happen on social media because real-life interaction is missing
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Press
California
November 12, 2025
Putnam County School District
https://youtu.be/fZbCbVtTGEw
29.648072372435113, -81.63003491534235
Dr. Rick Surrency
A compromising photo can become a permanent record
Press
Press
Florida
October 29, 2025
High School District 214
https://youtu.be/OXkc-Eo0JtY
42.04687831652351, -87.97350795582209
Dr. Scott Rowe and Mrs. Katie Page
In the age of AI, relationships are key
Press
Press
Illinois
October 23, 2025
Davenport Community Schools
https://youtu.be/kXAtNMg07Dk
41.53721140417768, -90.57677515039462
TJ Schneckloth
Having real conversations is the key to everything
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Press
Iowa
October 30, 2025
Charleston County School District
https://youtu.be/fFp7gQ-cvqQ
32.78815974641328, -79.93073632883545
Dr. Luke Clamp
If we create healthy habits with students now, then those habits can be replicated
Press
Press
South Carolina
October 24, 2025
San Diego Unified School District
https://youtu.be/H_R1qz72tlQ
32.754355527341986, -117.14801682671171
Julie Garcia & Derek Suzuki
How can we support students’ healthy online behavior?
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Press
California
October 29, 2025
Walker County Schools
https://youtu.be/rYZY0R4KY0I
34.70869492913178, -85.28365491534234
Dr. Dennis Willingham
We are going to utilize AI to the benefit of our students
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Press
Georgia
October 27, 2025
CBS47 News: Los Banos School District and SmartSocial Promote Digital Safety for Families
https://youtu.be/CuZfvuerOK0
37.052734790258185, -120.84009605205415
CBS47 News
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Press
California
October 23, 2025
Fox Carolina News: Greenville County Schools Launches SmartSocial.com Partnership
https://youtu.be/UH99YgZhkLI
34.84423746743707, -82.39597006213579
Fox Carolina News
Press
Press
South Carolina
October 23, 2025
Arlington Public Schools
https://youtu.be/p9fku8YVJEA
38.87285378616074, -77.08353329325362
Dr. Francisco Duran
Be validated in real life, not in social media
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Press
Virginia
October 21, 2025
Russellville City Schools
https://youtu.be/jHRblhU_p5c
34.52631757835273, -87.73761459325351
Dr. Tim Guinn
If the algorithm content is harmful, then it could cause lasting damage
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Press
Alabama
October 16, 2025
Richland One School District
https://youtu.be/UJuDTGHy7hk
34.01236573496941, -81.03017647587832
Kelly Jean Rivers
We don't want our students to rely on AI and lose their own thinking abilities
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Press
South Carolina
October 14, 2025
Oakwood City Schools
https://youtu.be/4oz9WOBcNFA
39.71562091096618, -84.16945365767295
Dr. Neil Gupta
We have to make sure that students are using AI responsibly
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Press
Ohio
October 13, 2025
KTLA 5 News Los Angeles: Josh Ochs on Dangerous TikTok Challenges
https://youtu.be/n-I_LE_rveA
34.09746952509557, -118.31712701362089
KTLA 5 News
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California
February 8, 2021
KWCH 12 News: SmartSocial.com’s Josh Ochs Shares Digital Citizenship Tips
https://youtu.be/8hDtg1HmWXg
37.750840307315094, -97.30368760243135
KWCH 12 News
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Kansas
September 25, 2015
KSBW Action News 8: Josh Ochs on Digital Citizenship for Students and Families
https://youtu.be/IzoVIXsf3RY?si=V6iFGuqeje9wFGSK
36.669269311402076, -121.64791334205279
KSBW Action News 8
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California
November 1, 2016
ABC27 News: SmartSocial.com and Josh Ochs on Helping Parents Keep Kids Safe Online
https://youtu.be/HQfy61WXPR4
40.29929543147842, -76.89563468152897
ABC27 News
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Pennsylvania
March 1, 2019
KTLA 5 News Los Angeles: SmartSocial.com and Josh Ochs on the Dangers of the YOLO App
https://youtu.be/PSK3pabBjHU
34.09746952509557, -118.31712701362089
KTLA 5 News
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California
May 30, 2019
ABC Action News Tampa: Josh Ochs on Social Media’s Impact on Teen Depression and Suicide
27.888678037484425, -82.51671425013289
ABC Action News
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Florida
October 10, 2025
ABC Action News: Josh Ochs on Turning Social Media into a Positive Resource
https://youtu.be/LoOazQu-Lw4
27.975755728901095, -82.50075401550629
ABC Action News
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Florida
June 7, 2019
2 News Oklahoma KJRH TV Tulsa: Josh Ochs Shares Cyberbullying Tips for Parents and Students
https://youtu.be/btPMxzo_d3k
36.1170494945132, -96.02457482718201
2 News Oklahoma KJRH TV Tulsa
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Oklahoma
August 17, 2019
Orange County Public Schools
https://youtu.be/72YSjTnKvS4
38.23990187605173, -78.11682345767294
Dr. Dan Hornick
There are so many opportunities with AI, but so many drawbacks as well
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Press
Virginia
October 9, 2025
Davidson County Schools
https://youtu.be/d1PtEcWTkwg
35.818006794711216, -80.19888497301721
Dr. Greg Slate
There's so much misinformation spreading that it's harmful to our children
Press
Press
North Carolina
October 2, 2025
ABC Action News: Josh Ochs on Why Hiding Likes on Facebook Might Be Better for Everyone
https://youtu.be/so3_PVPXPBg
27.97781233268881, -82.36504780105636
ABC Action News
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Florida
September 4, 2019
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40+ TV/Press News Stories Featuring SmartSocial Podcast Guests
WDEF News 12 Josh Ochs AI Nudify Apps by Smart Social
Fox 17 Nashville TV News Press Fighting AI Nudify Apps
Chicago NBC 5 Josh Ochs AI Safety Dangers by Smart Social
Phoenix Arizona Channel 3-5 Reports on Meta/YouTube Social Media Addiction Case (40th News Clip)
Santa Rosa County School District is partnering with SmartSocial to provide parents guidance on online safety (39th News Clip)
Buckeye Union High School District Partners with SmartSocial TV News Press
Santa Rosa County District Schools Launches SmartSocial in Florida
Los Banos School District SmartSocial TV News Clip
Greenville County Schools Launches SmartSocial
Greenville County Schools Launches SmartSocial TV News Press on Fox Carolina
Lucia Mar USD SmartSocial Press Short Version
Palo Alto USD Partners with SmartSocial To Keep Kids Safe From AI Apps
Poughkeepsie City School Board Partners with SmartSocial to increase online safety
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SmartSocial.com Protects Lucia Mar USD Parents (Press Clip KSBY Ch 6)
Iowa News Now College Community School District news Clip
Iowa News Now College Community School District news Clip
Iowa News Now College Community School District news Clip
KTLA-TV in Los Angeles Reports on Privacy of Social Media and TikTok Silhouette Challenge
Secret Emojis, Hashtags, & Acronyms with Josh Ochs Fox 8 News Clip
Snapchat Drug Dangers KOLD News 13
Josh Ochs Digital Citizenship Have A Dialog With Kids Press
KCTV5 Josh Ochs Feature Press
Josh Ochs KTLA Ch 5 TikTok challenge social media news segment
News Report on Sadfishing and The Dangers to Kids
Josh Ochs Hiding Likes on Facebook ABC Action News Network
Josh Ochs Cyber Bullying Tips on Tulsa OK NBC2 News Segment
Josh Ochs ABC News Segment Instagram Bullying Features
Social Media Impact on Teen Depression Suicide Josh Ochs ABC Action Newscast Tampa Florida
How Turn Social Media Into a Positive Resource ABC Action News Josh Ochs Newscast
YOLO App Josh Ochs on KTLA Ch 5 LA News Segment
Josh Ochs Smart Social ABC27 News Segment
SmartSocial.com Press on KHQ in Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Digital Citizenship Conference Press from CBS2 News LA
Josh Ochs Footprint Friday CBS2 News Press
Footprint Friday CBS2 News Press
Josh Ochs NBC ch 8 Monterey Digital Citizenship Speaker
Josh Ochs San Antonio Texas Fox 29 News Press
Josh Ochs on Ch 12 Kansas News about Digital Citizenship