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Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletterJoin our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/eventsEpisode Summary:In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs interviews Kelly Rivers, the Deputy Superintendent of Richland One School District in Columbia, South Carolina. The discussion centers on the benefits and challenges of AI in education, the impact of social media on students, and strategies for improving digital safety for children. Key topics include managing student screen time, understanding social media trends and challenges, and the importance of parent involvement in digital safety. The episode provides valuable insights for educators, parents, and district leaders on how to keep children safe and successful online.Become a Smart Social VIP (Very Informed Parents) Member: https://SmartSocial.com/vipDistrict Leaders: Schedule a free phone consultation to get ideas on how to protect your students in your community https://smartsocial.com/partnerDownload the free Smart Social app: https://www.smartsocial.com/appdownloadLearn about the top 190+ popular teen apps: https://smartsocial.com/app-guide-parents-teachers/View the top parental control software: https://smartsocial.com/parental-control-software/The SmartSocial.com Podcast helps parents and educators to keep their kids safe on social media, so they can Shine Online™
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