The Lightspeed Blog

Learn about upcoming events, edtech insights, back-to-school tips, student mental health resources, software implementation and utilisation, and more, from the experts at Lightspeed on the Lightspeed Systems® blog.
7 must have filter features featured

7 Essential Features for Effective K-12 Web Filtering

Selecting a K-12 web filter for your district isn’t just about having a CIPA-compliant filter (though of course, that’s critical).

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The National Crisis in K-12 Students’ Mental Health

A state of emergency in children’s mental health was recently declared by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and the Children’s…

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Meet safety specialist Rick featured

Meet Rick, Lightspeed Safety Specialist

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Meet safety specialist Michael featured

Meet Michael: Learn How He Intervened to Help Prevent a Potential School Shooting

In March of 2021, the National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) conducted a study focusing on 67 disrupted school violence plots between 2006 and 2018.

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Meet safety specialist Jacob featured

Meet Jacob, Lightspeed Safety Specialist

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Meet safety specialist Ariana featured

Meet Ariana, Lightspeed Safety Specialist

As a highly trained Lightspeed Safety Specialist, Ariana Marks understands the magnitude her work has on students’ lives.

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Meet safety specialist Jason featured

Meet Jason, Lightspeed Safety Specialist

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4 Edtech Tips for Teaching Virtually

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced the transition of K-12 instruction from physical classrooms into remote settings, teachers got a crash course in virtual teaching.

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The Post-COVID Paradigm

The emergency shift to remote learning, due to school closures in response to COVID-19, forced districts to use tech to support online learning in ways, and in the immediacy, they never…

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