The Purple Zone
Welcome to The Purple Zone (formerly Our Kids Our Schools).
Bridging the Gap between Public Policy, Practice & People.
The Purple Zone explores what it really means to align how we govern, how we educate, and how we show up for our communities.
Hosted by Alexis — a PhD student in public policy and administration, and longtime educator and advocate for kids, communities, and the systems that shape our lives. This podcast connects the dots between policy and practice, without the politics or platitudes.
It’s about naming what often goes unsaid — and making space for a more honest, human approach to systems that impact all of us.
How systems shape our communities, from policy on paper to action in practice. + Thinking Out Loud as a PhD Student
The Purple Zone
Kids & Tech: Navigating Challenges in a Digital World
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In an intriguing twist to the ongoing dialogue about technology’s impact on children, special guest, Matt Todd, host of The Ranch podcast, sat down for an in-depth interview with Alexis. Their conversation took a hard look at a critical aspect of today's landscape—Kids and Tech: Balancing Kids' Safety and Digital Freedom. Matt, known for his diligent work in interviewing experts from the intersecting worlds of education, politics, and law enforcement, posed a provocative question that lies at the heart of the matter: Is the pervasive use of technology in schools truly benefitting our children? A particularly baffling aspect they explored was the necessity of one-to-one technology for elementary students—a question that, so far, remains unanswered by anyone.
Throughout this revealing conversation, they tackled several crucial topics, such as safeguarding kids against online predators through the apps they use, the implementation of technology in schools coupled with the one-to-one technology paradigm, and the potentially invasive data collection practices involving children. Matt emphasized that awareness and advocacy are paramount, urging listeners to join in the conversation and share their thoughts on these pressing issues.
Listeners and followers are encouraged to engage with this important discussion on social media, specifically by connecting with Alexis on her Instagram page: @the.alexis.morgan. There, they can voice their opinions, share experiences, and contribute to a growing community focused on navigating the complexities of technology's role in our children’s lives. What do you think about these pivotal issues? Join the conversation and help arm parents with the insights and strategies needed to ensure a safe and beneficial technological engagement for their children.
Find Matt and listen to valuable interviews on this topic on The Ranch Podcast YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd1ATyiaf0u0uV_pvPTUEFg
Connect with Alexis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.alexis.morgan/
Find Alexis on Instagram and JOIN in the conversation: https://www.instagram.com/the_idaho_lady/
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Send Alexis an email with guest requests, ideas, or potential collaboration.
email@thealexismorgan.com
Find great resources, info on school communities, and other current projects regarding public policy:
https://www.thealexismorgan.com