Best Josh Ochs Podcasts (2025)

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"It's appropriate for a parent to be able to view the content on their child's phone" Dr. Adams 23:38

20h ago23:38

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Join Josh Ochs as he interviews Dr. Kellen Adams, Superintendent of USD 453 Leavenworth, on the SmartSocial.com Podcast. They discuss key strategies for keeping students safe online, m…

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"We have not learned the boundaries of when to use and not use social media" with Laurie Barron 31:12

20h ago31:12

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, we dive into the complex world of digital boundaries for students and the disruptions they cause in schools. We feature an engaging conv…

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AI Stalked My Nephews’ Location: The Background of Your Child’s Photo Is Now a Tracking Device 3:42

5d ago3:42

3:42

Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Today’s AI tools can do more than analyze text. They can scan an image and instantly identify where it was taken—even if there’s no tag or caption. In this Josh Talk, we explore how ea…

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"We want to teach our kids to use these tools responsibly" with Superintendent Mark Odsather 14:07

6d ago14:07

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Oaks interviews Mark Odsather, the Superintendent of Pleasant View School District in California, about innovative strategies to ke…

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"We're seeing more students experiencing anxiety tied to digital interactions" Dr Thomas McBryde Jr 20:03

6d ago20:03

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Join Dr. Thomas McBryde, Jr., superintendent of Hackensack Public Schools in New Jersey, as he discusses the increasing mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and self-…

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"Kids want boundaries. We all thrive in a framework where we know the rules" with Dr. John Barile 22:50

13d ago22:50

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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the Smart Social.com podcast, Josh Ochs interviews Dr. John Barile, the Superintendent of Brookfield Public Schools, to discuss key strategies for keeping students s…

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"If you get input from your child to help make the rules, they're likely to follow"- G. Elgin Card 20:28

14d ago20:28

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, G. Elgin Card, Superintendent of Princeton City School District, joins the show to discuss the challenges and solutions for keeping stud…

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The Quiet Hurt of Online Exclusion: Helping Kids Navigate Digital Rejection 2:37

18d ago2:37

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Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events What does online exclusion really feel like for kids—and how can parents and educators help? In this Josh Talk, we explore the emotional impact of being left out online. Whether it's being ghosted in a group chat or seeing a party they weren’t invited to, these digital moments …

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"Nobody wants to be bossed around. They want to be part of the solution" with Dr. Ann Marie Foucault 26:44

19d ago26:44

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martsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, we feature Dr. Ann-Marie Foucault, Superintendent of St. Michael-Albertville School District. We discuss the importance of communicating the 'why' to students, building trust, and collaborating with paren…

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Screens, Summer Chaos & Smart Planning: Why AI Might Be Your Best Summer Co Parent 4:16

25d ago4:16

4:16

Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Summer break is just around the corner… and suddenly, you’re the cruise director of your home. From planning activities and prepping snacks to managing screen time, even the most organ…

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"It's about equipping kids to use social media in a productive way" with Luke Rasmussen 33:10

25d ago33:10

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, we dive into strategies for promoting safe and productive social media use among students. Join Josh and district leaders, including Ogd…

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The Hidden Cost of Teen Privacy: How Predators Weaponize Online Freedom 4:55

25d ago4:55

4:55

Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events What happens when “privacy” becomes the one thing standing between your child and an online predator? In this episode, we unpack why giving teens too much freedom online can have dange…

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Google Veo & the Deepfake Revolution: The Deep Fake Crisis Hitting Schools & Screens 4:30

1M ago4:30

4:30

Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events What happens when AI can copy your child’s face, voice, and personality—without them ever knowing? In this episode, we dive into the release of Google Veo, a powerful new tool that mak…

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"Parent turnout is always greatest when there's student turnout" with Dr. Gyimah Whitaker 26:33

1M ago26:33

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Join the SmartSocial.com podcast as we speak with Dr. Gyimah Whitaker, the Superintendent of the City Schools of Decatur in Georgia, about the importance of parent participation in stu…

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"There are so many things you can do as a family together" with Kim Bekkedahl and Brian Graves 20:44

2M ago20:44

20:44

Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, Josh Ochs talks with Kim Bekkedahl, the superintendent, and Brian Graves, the assistant superintendent of the Kuna School District in Id…

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Chicken Jockey Chaos & Minecraft Mayhem: The Viral Trend That's Disrupting Theaters Nationwide 3:08

2M ago3:08

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"Excessive screen time starts to rewire your brain for less balance in another area" with Superintendent Kirk Koennecke 18:07

2M ago18:07

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs interviews Kirk Koennecke, CEO and Superintendent of Indian Hill Exempted Village School District. They discuss strategie…

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"We are seeing a lot of kids interacting with AI in some very unhealthy ways" with Dr John Federline 18:46

2M ago18:46

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, we interview Dr. John Federline, Superintendent of Union Public Schools in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Federline discusses the critical role of…

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"Video games can be one of the greatest teaching tools" with Skyler Scarlett 6:30

2M ago6:30

6:30

Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, an entrepreneur with 15 years of experience discusses how video games can be effective teaching tools. Highlighting the benefits such as…

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Teens, Toy Guns & 911 Calls: Hidden Dangers of the Senior Assassin Trend 2:52

2M ago2:52

2:52

To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"I think it's the hardest time in history to be a student" with Superintendent James Gilbert 21:25

3M ago21:25

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Ochs interviews James Gilbert, the superintendent of schools in Mountain Home, Idaho. He discusses the challenges and strategies fo…

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Unboxing the Blind Box Craze 4:12

3M ago4:12

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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Protecting Kids From Inappropriate AI Photo Apps: What Parents Need to Know About Nudify Apps & More 4:06

3M ago4:06

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"My advice to parents is to simply parent again. You are in control" -Superintendent Dr. Todd Fraley 15:34

3M ago15:34

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, we chat with Dr. Todd Fraley, Superintendent of Sedalia School District #200 in Missouri, about the importance of parent engagement in m…

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Fentanyl, Predators & AI Chatbots: The Shocking Online Threats Facing Teens! 8:02

3M ago8:02

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"When we can build those networks, that helps kids feel more comfortable" with Greg Wolcott 19:27

3M ago19:27

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Ochs interviews Greg Wolcott, Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning in Woodridge School District 68. Together, they ex…

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"We don't put enough emphasis as a society on face-to-face interactions" with Dr Dawn Bartz 17:48

4M ago17:48

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this informative episode of the SmartSocial Podcast, Josh Ochs interviews Dr. Dawn Bartz, the Superintendent of Smithfield Public Schools in Rhode Island. They discuss the challenge…

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"It's our duty to make sure we're giving them sound advice" with Superintendent Dr.Frederick Souza 25:35

4M ago25:35

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, Dr. Frederick Souza, Assistant Superintendent of Dighton-Rehoboth in Massachusetts, shares his insights on how to keep students safe on …

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Josh Talk: Financial Sextortion: What Parents Need to Know 9:26

4M ago9:26

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"Kids are handed a phone & parents don't understand how dangerous that can be" Dr. Keith Perrigan 18:45

4M ago18:45

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events Join SmartSocial.com as we dive into the critical topic of student safety on social media. In this episode, School Superintendent Dr. Keith Perrigan discusses the implementation of a c…

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"Inspect what it is our kids are involved in." with Dr Michael Cardona 20:49

4M ago20:49

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Dr. Michael A. Cardona, Superintendent of Schools for San Marcos CISD, shares valuable insights on how to keep kids safe on social media…

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Josh Talk: Red Note, Challenges, and AI Companions 6:06

4M ago6:06

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"We are more aware of how social media impacts the social emotional aspect of young people" with Dr. Toni Jones 18:06

9M ago18:06

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Protect your family with our 1 minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletter Join our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/events In this episode of the SmartSocial.com podcast, host Andrea Allen speaks with Dr. Toni Jones, Superintendent of Greenwich Public Schools in Connecticut. They discuss the evolution of s…

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"The more we can involve their children, the more parents want to come" with David Feliciano and Deann Ragsdale 20:52

9M ago20:52

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"You're going to be leaving high school, your digital footprint matters" with Yolanda Valdez 30:35

9M ago30:35

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"The cell phone isn't the problem" with Mark D. Benigni, Ed.D. and Barbara Haeffner 19:33

10M ago19:33

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"If we know bad people hurt kids, we keep them out of our schools" with Superintendent Bill Dolezal 26:59

10M ago26:59

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"What's the outcome you're looking for?" with Superintendent Dr. Michael Portas 30:49

10M ago30:49

30:49

To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"We have a large responsibility to find out what works" with Superintendent Dana Addis 18:56

11M ago18:56

18:56

To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"If you give them the why, they come around" with Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Alvarez 17:16

11M ago17:16

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"Removing cell phones has allowed them some freedom" with Superintendent Dr. Melvin J. Brown 21:51

11M ago21:51

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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Pinterest App Guide (PREVIEW) 2:26

11M ago2:26

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To access the full Pinterest Guide for Parents: https://smartsocial.com/post/pinterest To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation with Lisa: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and…

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"Our high schools have student section social media accounts" with Superintendent Dr. Mark Ernst 17:18

11M ago17:18

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"We rely on that boomerang effect" with Superintendent Dr. Bob Nelson 14:52

11M ago14:52

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"Social media allows students to work together" with Dr. Gabriel Trujillo 17:53

12M ago17:53

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"The current AI tools are the worst they're ever going to be" with Superintendent Dr. Nick Polyak 11:35

12M ago11:35

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"We've been promising personalized education for kids" with Superintendent Dr. Jared Bloom 15:37

12M ago15:37

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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"The more we ban things from kids, the more they'll try to use it" with Dr. L. Oliver Robinson 16:31

12M ago16:31

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To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: https://smartsocial.com/newsletter/ Register for a free online Parent Night to learn …

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BAND App Guide For Parents PREVIEW 1:27

1y ago1:27

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To view the full BAND App Guide for Parents: https://smartsocial.com/post/band-app To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://s…

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"Most of us live off of smartphones these days" with Superintendent Bill Runey 12:28

1y ago12:28

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To become a guest on the SmartSocial.com Podcast: https://smartsocial.com/contact To learn more about the SmartSocial.com Teen Life Coach program, visit our website and book a consultation: https://smartsocial.com/coaching#register Join our next live event: https://smartsocial.com/#live-events Join our free newsletter for parents and educators: htt…

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