In this episode of the SmartSocial.com Podcast, host Josh Ochs interviews Dr. Michael Portas, Superintendent of Schools for the Pequannock Township School District in North Jersey. They discuss the importance of having a strategic approach when giving kids access to social media. Superintendent Portas shares his district's successes, including how they managed the pandemic and harnessed digital tools to enhance education. They delve into proactive measures for addressing social media issues in schools, ensuring positive use of technology, and fostering parent engagement. The episode concludes with insights into the challenges and opportunities of implementing AI tools in educational settings.