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
Republic School District
https://youtu.be/qBcBl1KraAk
37.12732432730914, -93.47936272883531
Matt Pearce
Ask children and teenagers what they're good at and develop that further
Press
Press
Missouri
August 13, 2025
Bellflower Unified School District
https://youtu.be/JdbOL4Adx9k
33.88262097313743, -118.13458324091562
Dr. Ryan Smith
We have to teach students to navigate AI and social media responsibly
Press
Press
California
August 7, 2025
Jordan School District
https://youtu.be/qIdTSyquF8k
40.61720855628173, -111.98349847485929
Dr. Anthony Godfrey
Be focused on helping students think intentionally about how to use technology
Press
Press
Utah
July 28, 2025
Wichita Public Schools
https://youtu.be/swrbC7w3rk0
37.67041195376936, -97.273950979759
Kelly Bielefeld
If kids can’t read or write, AI tools won’t benefit them in the long run
Press
Press
Kansas
July 25, 2025
Manor Independent School District
https://youtu.be/4zbO_3Zt3lY
30.344982297697168, -97.57223463558209
Robert Sormani
The hard part is for them to understand why they did it and what they should do
Press
Press
Texas
July 24, 2025
Newton Unified School District 373
https://youtu.be/69gaQN69xG8
38.043287811436315, -97.34058060344832
Fred Van Ranken
We have to teach our kids to think differently
Press
Press
Kansas
July 22, 2025
Council Rock School District
https://youtu.be/nHJJ2_qQPws
40.23079705562848, -74.93335670184628
Dr. Andrew J. Sanko
When kids learn how to drive, parents don't just hand the keys over...
Press
Press
Pennsylvania
July 18, 2025
Deer Valley United School District
https://youtu.be/-sThVJJAxms
33.67151996612976, -112.09222972883519
Dr. Curtis Finch
When do you want the internet to have access to your kid?
Press
Press
Arizona
July 21, 2025
Upland Unified School District
https://youtu.be/j8fEDOyVHAw
34.098529787541416, -117.65067493068027
Lynn J. Carmen Day
I don't believe we want to make social media and technology or AI an enemy
Press
Press
California
July 17, 2025
Palo Alto Unified School District
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tuozI75KB0
37.43333983647803, -122.15469378268347
Dr. Don Austin
Protecting Kids From AI Apps That Create Nude Images (Fox News Digital SmartSocial Clip)
Press
Press
California
April 21, 2025
Lucia Mar USD
https://youtu.be/ND-eWYe2-zM
35.11513899027106, -120.57598441752681
Hillary Dixon
Lucia Mar USD TV/News Press
Press
Press
California
July 17, 2025
Centralia Elementary School District
https://youtu.be/GwJ-R3tupAg
33.84708762144531, -118.01831037458899
Norma E. Martinez
Trying to keep up with all of the new apps is one of the most complex things
Press
Press
California
July 17, 2025
27 J Schools
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYOcsw56YLA
39.98778209667537, -104.7703307946366
Will Pierce
How do we help our kids understand the real consequences of engaging online?
Press
Press
Colorado
July 17, 2025
Franklin Regional School District
https://youtu.be/MEvSKD452jw?si=wRr7MvHWFJckP1fP
40.42585882410672, -79.66648685421902
Dr. Gennaro R. Piraino
Education isn't the same. The way we finance education shouldn't be the same either
Press
Press
Pennsylvania
August 31, 2023
Lynwood Unified School District
https://youtu.be/0Ix3wYsaOwQ?si=6CzZEKoJmDNDqk6W
33.92643943202173, -118.20019589168288
Christine Arostigue-Manson
ChatGPT can lead to shortcuts or deeper levels of cognition
Press
Press
California
August 8, 2023
School District 622 North St. Paul - Maplewood - Oakdale
https://youtu.be/WuaSTu2utwk?si=krm2jpNKlcU3mQxy
45.016407188305166, -92.99468564801863
Christine Tucci Osorio
Mental health supports are important to kids, but friends are more important
Press
Press
Minnesota
October 25, 2023
Chesapeake Public Schools
https://youtu.be/41plEXOBZZ4?feature=shared
36.71550600726367, -76.25087037116381
Dr. Jeffrey Faust
Technology is a playground as big as the world
Press
Press
Virginia
March 1, 2024
Delhi Unified School District
https://youtu.be/5mTSpzvQfy4?feature=shared
37.42994568239773, -120.77875152312939
Jose Miguel Kubes
Our children are digital natives
Press
Press
California
August 17, 2023
La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
https://youtu.be/XPc41llRqqA?si=NOf28JaD7BBaNoGj
32.765115214314086, -117.02250949557592
Deann Ragsdale
The more we can involve their children, the more parents want to come
Press
Press
California
September 24, 2024
Montgomery County Public Schools
https://youtu.be/pIgDxr1GhBI?si=Zo8Ls7_dAkcwUR2m
39.10786297139405, -77.16088604206568
Dr. Thomas Taylor
We can't be that slow to the game with ChatGPT
Press
Press
Maryland
February 23, 2024
Meriden Public Schools
https://youtu.be/PuNdX_o_NQM?si=GJaxZYcfOXh0Phjm
41.536871081005145, -72.79737567826625
Barbara Haeffner
The cell phone isn't the problem
Press
Press
Connecticut
September 3, 2024
Lowell Joint School District
https://youtu.be/NZ3N-Hfw_yY?si=ObgXER_dOwfhwt6B
33.93322018178624, -117.97685720674569
Jim Coombs
The discussion also touches on the often contentious relationship between social media and education. Our guests talk about how they manage the impact of social media issues that spill over from online platforms to real-world classrooms, from cyberbullying to misinformation. They also share inspiring examples of students using social media to make a positive impact in their communities, from crowdfunding for park projects to spreading awareness about school activities.
Press
Press
California
September 12, 2023
Dublin City School District
https://youtu.be/_tLepQvuPlk?si=s36FI-1oqnE4IV5L
40.10504365661136, -83.12904830664738
Dr. John Marschhausen
Preparing students for a world with ChatGPT
Press
Press
Ohio
May 21, 2024
Durango School District
https://youtu.be/Puwft3i-jno?si=n3IXMTiKqDI0-h1D
37.24227750481766, -107.87769340188805
Dr. Karen Cheser
AI is Going to Continue to Increase
Press
Press
Colorado
May 4, 2023
Appoquinimink School District
https://youtu.be/r5pn8MZkI_E?si=wIcxUCZMUuyQuxoS
39.45304894594139, -75.6641141580108
Dr. T.J. Vari
Digital safety comes down to people
Press
Press
Delaware
May 19, 2023
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Iowa News Now College Community School District news Clip
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