Listen ""We have to teach our kids to think differently ..."- with Superintendent Fred Van Ranken"
Episode Synopsis
Protect your family with our 1-minute free parent quiz https://www.smartsocial.com/newsletterJoin our next weekly live parent events: https://smartsocial.com/eventsIn this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, Josh Ochs interviews Fred Van Ranken, Superintendent of Newton Public Schools in Kansas, to discuss strategies for keeping students safe online. They emphasize the importance of teaching kids how to think critically rather than relying solely on policies and regulations. The episode addresses various challenges in the digital age, including the rapid evolution of technology, cyberbullying, and misuse of AI in classrooms. They also provide advice for parents on how to monitor and engage with their children's online activities, highlighting the need for community involvement and real-life connections over virtual ones.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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