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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
ABC Action News: Josh Ochs on Instagram Anti-Bullying Features and Teen Safety
https://youtu.be/_ARfeGLYnn4
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ABC Action News
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Florida
July 11, 2019
Scripps News: Josh Ochs on Sadfishing and Social Media Safety
https://youtu.be/tzrUsieeq7Y
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Scripps News
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Ohio
January 25, 2021
Fox 29 News San Antonio: Josh Ochs on Social Media Safety
https://youtu.be/fBL11L_MxD0
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Fox 29 News San Antonio
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Texas
September 8, 2016
CBS2 News: SmartSocial.com on Digital Footprint Awareness
https://youtu.be/0IzzTrdTPvM
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CBS2 News LA
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California
January 19, 2017
CBS2 News LA: SmartSocial.com Digital Citizenship Conference
https://youtu.be/BtksjMObSk0
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CBS2 News LA
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California
April 27, 2017
KHQ News: Coeur d’Alene School District Partners with SmartSocial.com
https://youtu.be/HVWm10_2cLk
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Dr. Shon Hocker
Coeur d’Alene School District
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Idaho
October 25, 2017
KCAL9 News: Josh Ochs on Digital Citizenship and Having a Dialogue with Kids
https://youtu.be/EomNejXe0Hs
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KCAL 9 News
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California
January 27, 2022
KCTV5 Feature: SmartSocial.com Founder Josh Ochs Talks Social Media Safety
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLzIfFjTYYs
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KCTV5 News Kansas City
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Kansas
January 27, 2022
Fox 8 News Clip: SmartSocial.com’s Josh Ochs Explains Secret Emojis and Hashtags
https://youtu.be/92raxLelwQc
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Fox 8 Cleveland
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Ohio
May 5, 2022
KOCO Ch 5 News: Edmond Public Schools and SmartSocial.com on Digital Citizenship
https://youtu.be/_LF9J4bTIkw
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Dr. Angela Grunewald
Edmond Public School
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Oklahoma
November 1, 2023
Ch 9 News: Edmond Public Schools and SmartSocial.com Partnership
https://youtu.be/b09a-0y0ukA
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Dr. Angela Grunewald
Edmond Public School
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Oklahoma
November 10, 2023
Iowa News Now: College Community School District Partners with SmartSocial.com
https://youtu.be/uzC3m6-hI1M
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Dr. Douglas Wheeler
College Community School District
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Iowa
December 17, 2024
Washington County Tennessee Schools Partnership with SmartSocial.com
https://youtu.be/xUUFYKUnYe8
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Jerry Boyd
Washington County Tennessee Schools
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Tennessee
February 28, 2025
Poughkeepsie City School Board partners w Smart Social to increase online safety (Spectrum News 1)
https://youtu.be/Gbz0mgQ5Cpk
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Da'Ron Wilson
Poughkeepsie City School Board
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New York
March 17, 2025
Florence City Schools
https://youtu.be/jhHA12ragDQ
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Dr. Jimmy Shaw
We need to go places, see people, and have real connection
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Alabama
September 17, 2025
Keppel Union School District
https://youtu.be/SBMTttU12es
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Priya Darbari
We have to build an awareness and not fear technology
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California
September 16, 2025
Cherry Hill Public Schools
https://youtu.be/5kiHPFqZC6I
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Dr. Kwame Morton, Sr.
Technology moves us away from things that root and bond families together
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New Jersey
September 11, 2025
Santa Rosa County School District
https://youtu.be/XN28jzIPGHA
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Dr. Karen Barber
"Overuse of a device sets kids at a disadvantage for being ready for school" Dr. Karen Barber
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Florida
September 10, 2025
Eastern Carver County Schools
https://youtu.be/qUzynJqUXcQ
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Dr. Erin Rathke
It's okay to tell us that you made a mistake on an app
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Minnesota
September 10, 2025
Clark County Public Schools
https://youtu.be/pd6opFnR-N4
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Dustin Howard
We have to be in touch with our kids and their use of social media
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Kentucky
September 4, 2025
Douglas County School District
https://youtu.be/GN0AWccb_74
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Frankie Alvarado
Develop a relationship that's not authoritarian
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Nevada
September 2, 2025
Manhattan High School District
https://youtu.be/c38VrFgomYM
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Gary Beidleman
How can we use AI ethically and really be creators and not just consumers?
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New York
August 26, 2025
Fox C-6 School District
https://youtu.be/wP6HL2Bammo
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Dr. Paul Fregeau
Who are they hanging around with and what are they talking about?
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Missouri
August 18, 2025
North Shore School District 112
https://youtu.be/N8cNDC9jN3w
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Dr Michael Lubelfeld
It's upon us to educate our youth as to what is AI, what is safe and what isn't
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Illinois
August 15, 2025
Fridley Public Schools
https://youtu.be/7APyHP9UHE0
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Dr. Brenda Lewis
How long do you think you feel your best until you need a break from screen time?
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Minnesota
August 14, 2025
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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
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Josh Ochs Digital Citizenship Have A Dialog With Kids Press
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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
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SmartSocial.com Press on KHQ in Coeur d'Alene Idaho
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