SmartSocial.com Podcast

The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™ with a positive impact

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With 1,300+ YouTube videos/episodes, Josh Ochs interviews Superintedents, district leaders, psychologists, therapists, counselors, teachers, and parents who will show you how to navigate social media to keep your kids safe so they can someday Shine Online™.

Podcast Distribution Stats

SmartSocial.com: 3 million+ visitors each year
SmartSocial.com YouTube Channel: 700,000+ video views each year
SmartSocial.com newsletter reaches 35,000+ subscribers twice a week (3.5 million inbox impressions/year)

Chesapeake Public Schools
https://youtu.be/41plEXOBZZ4?si=Amv4Q9ijc1Dns_k5
36.71550600726367, -76.25087037116381
Dr. Jared Cotton
Technology is a playground as big as the world
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Milford School District
https://youtu.be/Q5VgEBL_xiU?si=TDPiV3t_6wba0RBD
38.90240866161168, -75.43883656192376
Dr. Bridget Chaves
Part of understanding screen time is knowing your limits
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Stafford County Public Schools
https://youtu.be/totrYpCez_U?si=ghkXHNyWCAhTI4Jw
38.425050386560315, -77.40667640427758
Dr. Thomas Taylor
They get followers by doing good
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Capital School District
https://youtu.be/MMvRZPxxbYA?si=ff8XBcT6P_ZDysGF
39.15163530358937, -75.55125212156166
Dr. Vilicia Cade
We have to redefine what parent involvement is
Press
Chester County Intermediate Unit
https://youtu.be/7mameQCWq9Y?si=0M4J6ruviJi5C-oT
40.0058191883619, -75.67986214651769
Dr. George F. Fiore
Train your parents, train your students, train your staff
Press
Quakertown Community School District
https://youtu.be/V83gXex4288?si=aIBAf-J_dDQp4_uP
40.441228007098154, -75.38460177532922
Dr. Matthew Friedman
We're really building a tool chest for students
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Poughkeepsie City School District
https://youtu.be/OcknDXtZy34?si=x6I_y2PNjccxDTAt
41.704285945832154, -73.93423323577102
Da'Ron Wilson
What happens online doesn't stay online. It comes to school
Press
New Castle County Vocational Technical School District
https://youtu.be/Hp0lXcXWnZc?si=2qGjY_rxdMT-Dqap
39.72675569981174, -75.62654304653331
Dr. Joseph Jones
We don't want them to use ChatGPT as a crutch
Press
William Penn School District
https://youtu.be/_tLepQvuPlk?si=tL6Fh7mck8lCisfr
39.94585860139655, -75.27171646186582
Dr. Eric Becoats
Preparing students for a world with ChatGPT
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Ridley School District
https://youtu.be/KTRJnLuwteY?si=GqpoHwccIRR6oQF3
39.89126860848623, -75.3358378772136
Lee Ann Wentzel
The difference is they're constantly connected
Press
Poughkeepsie City School District
https://youtu.be/rvOprIdMYlA?si=-QniKpk7TmvAzn8s
41.704285945832154, -73.93423323577102
Da'Ron Wilson
Creating Never Ending Support Between Parents and the School
Press
Uniondale Union Free School District
https://youtu.be/17UM4ByZ_A0?si=KMXi5GUH-jooHtqh
40.706047935742625, -73.58165988880556
Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil
It's a beautiful world and our kids are missing it
Press
Lancaster School District
https://youtu.be/pc7h77-eg_w?si=p78poL_2Ix78YQCC
34.695869579329695, -118.13958777748786
Rebecca Cooksey
The parents are so happy that we've made them aware
Press
Waynesboro Area School District
https://youtu.be/cSb_0BC4Z7U?si=0yjzY27WpmhuE8Ic
39.74984223281821, -77.57640361593579
Dr. Rita Sterner-Hine
If you want them to be present during a meal, then you need to be present as well
Press
South Fayette Township School District
https://youtu.be/EDBsCdB1klo?si=ITIPLbAEIbPFyiAJ
40.3777734996711, -80.16962101951374
Dr. Michelle Miller
There's no shame, even if you've made a mistake
Press
Franklin Regional School District
https://youtu.be/IjhB3L68cUI?si=JZ05mIvGej9kLzA8
40.42582774811795, -79.66656877718333
Dr. Gennaro R. Piraino, Jr.
ChatGPT should merely support what you're doing
Press
Brighton Central School District
https://youtu.be/Nf0NCG9K09I?si=HZON-FUE0gIUoD6e
43.12445179809963, -77.56343047116383
Dr. Kevin McGowan
Fear of the unknown is never good in education
Press
Poughkeepsie City School District
https://youtu.be/BSKbS1VksAg?si=Rjvhi-hSB3KzEraK
41.704285945832154, -73.93423323577102
Da'Ron Wilson
Not everything on ChatGPT is valid or factual
Press
Shenendehowa Central School District
https://youtu.be/5O-ayYYzeDI?si=HXfFCaNp9CJPWtIN
42.86874868061409, -73.77029970020503
Dr. L. Oliver Robinson
The more we ban things from kids, the more they'll try to use it
Press
Corpus Christi ISD
https://youtu.be/S8TACiTuToo?si=4HOKi31ptq5hRQrO
27.79648952886997, -97.39623770663074
Dr. Roland Hernandez
We're in the Business of Educating Kids
Press
Chappaqua Central School District
https://youtu.be/DJw9BJR3uO8?si=W3T38s7ZIN09rmU7
41.17622244205295, -73.75431052320049
Dr. Christine Ackerman
We view social media as a tool for kids to express themselves
Press
Public Schools of the Tarrytowns
https://youtu.be/-U_JNUY-O5I?si=nxWKhoKMI0E9chTx
41.08343722255803, -73.85753870412857
Dr. Raymond Sanchez
Students create content & connect with the community
Press
Franklin Square Union Free School District
https://youtu.be/4MElRaZO1C8?si=beRbuWvhUSmncl1n
40.71250655865023, -73.6681666098684
Dr. Jared Bloom
We've been promising personalized education for kids
Press
Baldwin Union Free School District
https://youtu.be/5mO0qaUGy6g?si=Rh3TYBt_re_dBeq0
40.63603037261671, -73.60463354462868
Dr. Shari Camhi
To step out of the normal is a risk
Press
Clarkstown Central School District
https://youtu.be/GZFfR5JM0Ro?si=KattZJf5M5jFsxku
41.124876334707714, -74.00352867714328
Dr. Mark Baiocco
We need to be mindful and be extra protective of our students and children
Press
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Latest SmartSocial.com Podcast Interviews From District Leaders

Josh Weighs In On Instagram's New Safety Features on WFTS-TV in Tampa
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ABC27 in Pennsylvania Investigates Kids, Apps, and Hidden Messages
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Screen Time Addiction and Fortnite Battle Royale Safety on KTLA-TV in Los Angeles
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KHQ-TV in Spokane Reports on SmartSocial.com's App Guide for Parents
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Josh Gives Minneapolis Parents Digital Safety Tips on WCCO-TV
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CBS2 in Los Angeles Promotes SmartSocial.com's Footprint Friday
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Newspapers and Blog Articles Featuring SmartSocial.com

The Intelligencer: Central Bucks warning parents of app dangersUSA Today: Here's how parents can keep kids safe online without spyingKane County Chronicle:Social media expert tells Wredling Middle School students how to shine onlineLifehacker: What Parents Need to Know About the YOLO App for SnapchatNewsday:What Long Island parents need to know about the hugely popular TikTok appBabygaga.com: 20 Apps For Kids That Aren't As Safe As Mom ThoughtGovTech.com: School Safety 2.0: A Focus on Social Media, Mental Health IssuesThe Star: How to keep online profiles light, bright and polite