Episode #7 | 47 mins
This One Activity Got 80% of School Staff Engaging in Their Own Wellbeing
From anonymous trolling to AI-powered deepfakes, schools worldwide are confronting a troubling trend: students, and sometimes even parents, using tech to target staff.
At ACS International School Egham, Head of School Mark Wilson recognised early that when digital harm targets staff, early intervention and a culture of help-seeking are essential. Instead of waiting for issues to erupt, he focused on strengthening trust, connection, and everyday well-being, laying the groundwork for a staff culture built on psychological safety and mutual support.
The One Thing That Transformed How This District Supports Student Mental Health
In this episode, Yasmin London speaks with Brian Nagel, Assistant Director of Technology, about the one shift that changed everything: using real-time digital signals not just for oversight, but to empower school counsellors and spark early, life-changing interventions.
Learn how a tech leader helped reframe data from a disciplinary tool into a wellbeing asset, reshaping how the district identifies risk, collaborates across teams, and shows up for students in the moments that matter most.
The Big Beautiful Ban: Why This Expert Says Blocking Tech Isn’t the Silver Bullet
From mobile phones to social media and AI tools, this episode explores why bans are often used as a reflex response, and why they’re rarely enough on their own.
Julian challenges black-and-white thinking, encourages vulnerable leadership, and outlines practical, community-first strategies that go far beyond “block it and forget it.” Whether you’re pro-ban, anti-ban, or stuck on the fence, this episode gives you the language, perspective, and tools to lead better conversations.
The Day We Stopped Guessing: Tools That Helped Calvert County Make Student Digital Behavior Visible
How Bubble Tea and Horrible Parent Badges help schools address Digital Safety
Porn In Schools: How to Talk, Teach, and Take Action
Engaging Parents with Quick, Effective Online Resources
Al in Action: Preparing Students for Life Beyond School
Cracking the AI Code - One School Leader's Critical Learnings for AI Success
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