Re-Imagin(ED) Podcast

Long Beach Unified School District

In this podcast series, we explore the impact that smartphones, social media, and various digital platforms have on both children and adults. We explore the motivations behind the new LBUSD phone policy, highlighting its significance for students' well-being, academic success, and the overall school environment. Additionally, we discuss how educators, parents, and students can collaborate to help students reclaim their focus and thrive in today's digital age.

Episodes

  1. #6 A Pediatrician on Phones, Kids, and Health

    Apr 28

    #6 A Pediatrician on Phones, Kids, and Health

    Co-host Lee Underwood speaks with Dr. Lori Livingston, a local pediatric expert, about LBUSD’s new phone and social media policy and why, from a medical perspective, limiting phones at school might matter more than we think. For more information about the phone policy, visit https://www.lbschools.net/phonepolicy

    46 min
  2. #5 Social Media & Cyber Safety

    Mar 24

    #5 Social Media & Cyber Safety

    Cameron Smith, LBUSD Director of School Safety, joins the podcast to discuss what cyber and social media safety actually mean in a school community, and what families should know.

    34 min
  3. #4 Early Adopters @ Wilson High School

    Mar 3

    #4 Early Adopters @ Wilson High School

    Millikan teacher Lee Underwood sits down with two Wilson High School teachers who helped shape the districtwide framework for the LBUSD Phone Policy.

    40 min
  4. #3 Stephens Middle School (Early Adopter)

    10/21/2025

    #3 Stephens Middle School (Early Adopter)

    At Stephens Middle School, students have kept their devices off and away all day for much of the past two years. Principal Eric Cabacungan and Social Worker Paula Pirir-Solares share their experiences and the outcomes of staying ahead of the curve with the new LBUSD districtwide device policy set to launch in January 2026.

    42 min
  5. #2 Jordan's Law

    10/09/2025

    #2 Jordan's Law

    Ed Peisner founded the Organization for Social Media Safety in 2017 after his teenage son Jordan was viciously assaulted in West Hills, CA. The attack was filmed and uploaded to social media by an associate of the attacker. Jordan was left with serious and life-long injuries from the assault. Ed decided to dedicate himself to the goal of ensuring that no other family had to endure such a terrible ordeal. Ed now travels the country, teaching students, parents, and educators essential social media safety skills.

    1h 6m
  6. #1 Reclaiming Attention: Limiting Distractions, Supporting Wellness

    10/02/2025

    #1 Reclaiming Attention: Limiting Distractions, Supporting Wellness

    District Communications Program Administrator Chris Itson and Millikan High School teacher Lee Underwood engage in a detailed discussion about LBUSD's recently approved Cellphone Policy. They explore the underlying reasons for the policy, address common misconceptions, and analyze its potential impact on students, families, and school environments. For more information about the phone policy, visit https://www.lbschools.net/phonepolicy

    46 min
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About

In this podcast series, we explore the impact that smartphones, social media, and various digital platforms have on both children and adults. We explore the motivations behind the new LBUSD phone policy, highlighting its significance for students' well-being, academic success, and the overall school environment. Additionally, we discuss how educators, parents, and students can collaborate to help students reclaim their focus and thrive in today's digital age.

Information

  • Creator
    Long Beach Unified School District
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Long Beach Unified School District
  • Show Website
    Re-Imagin(ED) Podcast