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How to Access and Leverage Student-Level Data to Close the Homework Gap

Analyzing data enables us to quickly understand, pinpoint, and solve challenges.

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Meet the Lightspeed Classroom Management New User Experience

Lightspeed’s cloud-based Lightspeed Classroom Management software has a fresh new look and improved functionality designed to save teachers time and place increased focus on instruction.

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Why the Digital Divide in Education is So Hard to Solve, and How Technology Can Help

The digital divide in education involves the unequal distribution of internet access and connectivity among students when at home.

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Ensuring Effective and Ethical AI Use in Education

 Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world we live in and has the potential to revolutionize the way we learn and teach.

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Closing the Homework Gap: Confronting the Digital Divide in Education with Data-Driven Solutions

The digital divide in education refers to unequal access to technology and digital resources for learning. Disparities in digital access, also referred to in terms of digital equity, have long…

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Introducing the Digital Equity module, powered by Lightspeed Digital Insight

I joined Lightspeed Systems last year, inspired by the opportunity to help districts create a safe and secure learning environment at a time when technological advancement was, and still is,…

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The Best of Cloud, Agent, and Inline Filtering—All in One

In today’s digital age, students can access a wealth of information on the internet, including harmful and inappropriate content.

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Introducing Real-Time User Activity Reporting

As an IT admin, keeping track of your organization’s web activity can be a daunting task, especially when trying to troubleshoot issues or test policy updates.

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Evaluating K-12 School District Apps for Budget Planning

As school budget planning for the 2023-24 school year is underway, IT and curriculum leaders are evaluating their district’s current school apps and resources to determine which apps to keep…

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