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Report Finds Frequent Edtech App Policy Changes, Leaving K-12 Districts Vulnerable

One of the many challenges for K-12 IT leaders is the lack of visibility into the full breadth of edtech applications in use.

Why every K-12 district needs acceptable use policy

Why Every K-12 District Needs to Develop an Acceptable Use Policy

Just one student accessing an unapproved app can expose the personally identifiable information of everyone in your district, which can compromise the safety, credit, and wellbeing of your staff…

The State of School Safety

The 2022 State of School Safety Report found that nearly one-third of students don’t feel safe at school and noted a perceived rise in substance abuse, depression, and anxiety among

Increase K-12 student engagement efficacy

Increase K-12 Student Engagement and Efficacy

What drives student engagement? What teaching practices and tools give teachers the best resources to not only reach students, but drive their learning even when they’re not in the classroom?

Why Hackers Target K-12 Schools

According to a 2022 EdTech Leadership Survey Report, cybersecurity is the top concern of school IT personnel, yet only 8% of IT leaders considered their district to be at high

How school districts prioritize mental health featured

How School Districts Can Prioritize Mental Health

Lightspeed Systems® convened together a panel of edtech experts to discuss pressing issues and trends on the horizon for K-12 schools and what they can do to prepare.

How K-12 School Leaders Can Plan for Better Cybersecurity Next Year

While the 2021-2022 school year returned to “normal,” many district leaders acknowledge that it wasn’t a typical school year, even though in-person learning resumed for many.

Digital Promise Report: An Introduction to the Data

Simply stated, equity begins with data. Data is a powerful tool that brings visibility into inequities.

5 compromises you won't make with K-12 software with Lightspeed

5 Compromises in K-12 Software You Don’t Have to Make with Lightspeed Systems™

Not all K-12 software products are created equal. Some products fall short and force customers to compromise on what’s important to them.