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The Qoria Podcast - by Schools, for Schools

How is your school tackling student digital safety and wellbeing in today’s world?

Spotlight on Student Digital Safety - The Qoria Podcast brings you real stories, strategies, and lessons learned directly from the schools leading the way.

Schools around the world have far more in common than we might think. In each episode, Qoria’s Yasmin London sits down with school and district leaders, IT professionals, safeguarding staff or others across the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand to hear first hand experiences of what’s working, what’s not, and how they’re keeping their students safe and thriving online.

Latest Episode

Episode #4 | 33 mins

Porn In Schools: How to Talk, Teach, and Take Action

In this episode, Colm Gannon, CEO of ICMEC Australia, shares how porn is subtly reshaping student wellbeing and peer relationships, particularly around consent, respect, and gender expectations. It’s a complex issue, but Colm offers clear, practical strategies schools can start using right away.

This episode is a must-listen for school leaders, wellbeing teams, and classroom educators who are ready to move from reactive to proactive. It offers grounded insight, real-world examples, and a clear path to create a school culture where conversations about respect, relationships, and digital choices are not just possible - but powerful. 

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Episode 5

How Bubble Tea and Horrible Parent Badges Helped One School Improve Digital Safety

What are Bubble Tea and "Horrible Parent" badges and what do they have to do with digital safety? More than you might think. Nicole Pleysier and Andy Yu from Rehoboth Christian College are flipping the script on digital safety, using humour, data, and creative engagement to bring their entire school community—students, parents, and staff—on board with their focus on online safety. 

Join us as we dive into:

  • How Nicole and Andy used the power of humour and incentives to engage their students and parents.
  • Why cutting through common assumptions helped them address the real issues in student digital safety.
  • What types of data can reveal the invisible efforts parents are making to support their kids online.

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Episode 6

The Day We Stopped Guessing: Tools That Helped  Make Student Digital Behavior Visible

What really happens when schools stop guessing about student digital behavior and start seeing the full picture? In this episode, we sit down with Matt and Devin from Calvert County Public Schools to uncover how the right tools are transforming classrooms, from revealing what’s really happening behind the screens to inspiring teachers to get creative during their lessons.

Whether you’re looking for practical strategies to roll out new technology or want to understand what’s possible when it comes to what digital visibility, this conversation is packed with insights you can put to use right away.
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Previous Episodes

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Episode 1

Cracking the AI Code - One School Leader's Critical Learnings for AI Success

In this episode, we sit down with Anthony England, a visionary leader in education technology, to uncover the two key strategies his school has developed to unlock AI’s potential for good. 
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Episode 2

Al in Action: Preparing Students for Life Beyond School

Rachel Yurk, Chief Information & Technology Officer from Pewaukee School District, shares how schools can bring AI to life, helping students develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and abilities that translate beyond school walls.
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Episode 3

Engaging Parents with Quick, Effective Online Resources

Doug Pitts, Deputy Headteacher at Orrell Newfold Community Primary School in the United Kingdom, shares practical strategies for making digital safety a top priority in schools and parents. 
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