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School Districts Extensively Use 300+ Apps; Manage Privacy Compliance and Risks Across Thousands

The 2022 Edtech App Report by Lightspeed Systems was released today, providing insights into the use of educational technology across applications and grade levels for the 2021-22 school year.

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Lightspeed Systems Welcomes Sheridan Doerr as Executive VP of Customer Success

Sheridan Doerr joins Lightspeed Systems as the new role of Executive VP of Customer Success, bringing 30 years of experience and expertise in education.

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Lightspeed Systems Adds Brook Bock in Newly Created Chief Product Officer Role

Lightspeed Systems announces Brook Bock as Chief Product Officer in this newly-created role to advance student safety and engagement.

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State of School Safety Report Reveals Students Want More Social and Emotional Support and Increased Safety

How do students perceive their safety at schools around the US?

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Tech & Learning Best of Show ISTELive22

Lightspeed Filter™, Lightspeed Alert™, and Lightspeed Analytics™ Win Tech & Learning Best of Show Award

Lightspeed Filter, Lightspeed Alert, and Lightspeed Analytics have won the Tech & Learning Awards for Best of Show at ISTE 2022!

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Lightspeed Systems® Introduces New Features to Provide Educators a Best-in-Class Solutions Suite

AUSTIN, TEXAS, May 18, 2022 Lightspeed SmartSync™ technology allows for seamless syncing of diverse lists and data sets Lightspeed SmartPolicy™ empowers districts to create policies with flexible…

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Lightspeed Systems Receives Strategic Growth Investment from Genstar Capital

Genstar joins Madison Dearborn Partners in backing Lightspeed’s mission to advance educational effectiveness and promote safety and wellbeing for every student AUSTIN, TX, March 2, 2022 –…

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Lightspeed Alert™, Lightspeed Filter™, and Lightspeed Analytics CatchOn Edition Win Tech & Learning Awards of Excellence

Austin, Texas – January 20, 2022 — Lightspeed Systems ® (“Lightspeed”), an international leader in learning safety and effectiveness, is honored that two of its cutting-edge solutions—…

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Lightspeed Systems® Expands Digital Learning Offering with Acquisition of CatchOn

Addition of Innovative Education Data Analytics Provider Enhances Lightspeed’s Capacity to Help Educators Teach Students and Improve Learning Outcomes Austin, Texas – January 11,…

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