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
San Ramon Valley Unified School District
https://youtu.be/XJfmspBBRmY?si=ODbOdLdzldfI_Lps
37.812476592829725, -121.97770756498588
Dr. John Malloy
We level our parents up
Press
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California
January 26, 2024
Menlo Park City School District
https://youtu.be/aYli-4svMMw?si=jig4XaQtm0H3gx1B
37.4637827922676, -122.1862772807389
Erik Burmeister
It all starts with education
Press
Press
California
June 1, 2023
Greenfield Union School District
https://youtu.be/ZHr-pJ_zKWA?feature=shared
36.326026194724086, -121.24828340668455
Laura Cortez
We Really Need to be Proactive Instead of Reactive
Press
Press
California
April 6, 2023
Salinas City Elementary School District
https://youtu.be/KpXoJEFL7Sg?si=KcpN-4bggx4ntGdf
36.66452492350887, -121.65785365035683
Mary Duan
I use ChatGPT everyday
Press
Press
California
September 22, 2023
Fresno Unified School District
https://youtu.be/yW0mw9wfLnE?si=m4fibuy7vZwiT3B_
36.73653068874631, -119.78708337014456
Dr. Bob Nelson
We rely on that boomerang effect
Press
Press
California
July 15, 2024
Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District
https://youtu.be/uqRf_uygObs?si=_IsT1YMwjfizQbAE
36.54456442332534, -119.29112890065683
Yolanda Valdez
You're going to be leaving high school, your digital footprint matters
Press
Press
California
September 16, 2024
Los Banos Unified School District
https://youtu.be/BHBsK3JBf8Q?si=XdzAtE8Y5lxZFK89
37.052734790258185, -120.84009605205415
Dr. Mark Marshall
Adults can't afford to be off social media
Press
Press
California
January 22, 2024
Lynwood Unified School District
https://youtu.be/_sJwf_JOUKc?si=ePiovJQlL9kvme_Y
33.92636871694681, -118.20021792567373
Dr. Patrick Gittisriboongul
It comes down to healthy relationships with students
Press
Press
California
October 5, 2023
Lucia Mar Unified School District
https://youtu.be/6GPs31JWwQA?si=paa2D6z-zrlKBEw7
35.11513899027106, -120.57598441752681
Ashley Smith
Student safety has to be our first and primary focus
Press
Press
California
June 2, 2023
Bourbonnais 53 District
https://youtu.be/jQRrpYK48pg?si=Nq12WDcpzY11Z45b
41.16623757398482, -87.88024227860319
Dr. Adam Ehrman
You can't sit on the sideline
Press
Press
Illinois
March 27, 2024
Greenfield Union School District
https://youtu.be/2ZvS2tpu_nE?si=4P595-h_yLHpe6J7
36.326026194724086, -121.24828340668455
Dr. Zandra Jo Galvan
I'm embracing ChatGPT
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Press
California
June 14, 2023
Visalia Unified School District
https://youtu.be/EY2fcAG6Ka0?si=868EnEdhJm5dGScY
36.32422778489568, -119.34628848147237
Kirk Shrum
What are they so drawn to on the screen?
Press
Press
California
October 24, 2024
Pleasant View Elementary School District
https://youtu.be/ZACmSH-UJI0?si=ga3JQMAzCmWUoSu2
36.043942251519574, -119.16067195052835
Mark Odsather
We want to teach our kids to use these tools responsibly
Press
Press
California
June 18, 2025
Corcoran Unified School District
https://youtu.be/QaPR8Bi_99M?si=G61QoOnpBsfeLA9P
36.10200168725659, -119.5672583377042
Andre Pecina
AI For Success
Press
Press
California
October 16, 2024
Somis Union School District
https://youtu.be/F-vdRkF14zE?si=yyE7xyEOEAtS1ZLp
34.25839553615437, -118.99740957313985
Dr. Jesus Vaca
Include the students if you want the biggest bang for your buck
Press
Press
California
April 12, 2024
Calingua-Huron Unified School District
https://youtu.be/NC8LnwP2OyM?si=DVDEKfidchdjd6_l
36.14237488076486, -120.36424667532269
Lori Villanueva
Prompts are key with AI
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Press
California
August 9, 2023
Rio School District
https://youtu.be/OETG4g6Iu8k?si=UelG-1vC5eXIJjIj
34.217692880617825, -119.14373809382008
Dr. John Puglisi
The richest form of learning is when students create new content
Press
Press
California
July 10, 2023
Alvord Unified School District
https://youtu.be/gce0eFqXyrk?si=8AXg5UjS31cZ0oXd
33.88685905888243, -117.5145716094204
Dr. Allan Mucerino
We want them to be creators over consumers
Press
Press
California
September 7, 2023
Springs Charter Schools
https://youtu.be/NZ3N-Hfw_yY?si=yavBYtUahPcx1fVi
33.51163939101108, -117.15770069717307
Dr. Kathleen Hermsmeyer
Social media gives teens power they've never had
Press
Press
California
September 12, 2023
Desert Sands Unified School District
https://youtu.be/AgBjBJyArlU?si=5IwUOk2KELKIuEPN
33.70222715662847, -116.27606545642219
Dr. Kelly May-Vollmar
When people feel the safety behind the screen, they behave negatively
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Press
California
February 12, 2025
Victor Valley Union High School District
https://youtu.be/1YmWYnpYt4c?si=AN3nCHkFSxftT7QS
34.52948465499021, -117.30807039632663
Michael Williford
You get to decide what you look like on social media
Press
Press
California
March 29, 2024
Coachella Valley Unified School District
https://youtu.be/eNdDSTG3CPI?si=4ZvS400WMI35AZn2
33.637897968271986, -116.14448386573858
Dr. Luis Valentino
Children mimic what they see adults do
Press
Press
California
September 20, 2023
Banning Unified School District
https://youtu.be/dmJ75Xj_v_k?si=IS3ooUvEhwSUsSKU
33.927529912604975, -116.87833735512771
Dr. Terrence Davis
Digital citizenship means nothing unless people understand what's going on
Press
Press
California
May 30, 2023
San Marcos Unified School District
https://youtu.be/G0kEj2gXzxQ?si=abePryO5J_PHTxnu
33.1423764530201, -117.16513426789813
Dr. Andy Johnsen
We work with our kids on character
Press
Press
California
October 5, 2023
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
https://youtu.be/jhTojAD76OQ?feature=shared
33.38416159743104, -117.24718073109278
Dr. Kimberly Huesing
Make sure that you're friends with your kids online
Press
Press
California
April 12, 2023
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Santa Rosa County School District is partnering with SmartSocial to provide parents guidance on online safety (39th News Clip)
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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
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Josh Ochs KTLA Ch 5 TikTok challenge social media news segment
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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
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SmartSocial.com Press on KHQ in Coeur d'Alene Idaho
Digital Citizenship Conference Press from CBS2 News LA
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Footprint Friday CBS2 News Press
Josh Ochs NBC ch 8 Monterey Digital Citizenship Speaker
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