The Lightspeed Blog

Learn about upcoming events, K-12 edtech insights, back-to-school tips, student mental health resources, software implementation and utilization, and more, from the experts at Lightspeed on the Lightspeed Systems® blog.
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Classroom Management Software and its Importance in Digital Learning

Technology plays a growing role at K-12 school districts as digital learning becomes the standard.

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7 Time-Saving AI Applications for Teachers

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Understanding the MTSS Tiered Framework

It’s never been easy to be a kid, and a persuasive argument can be made that it’s as difficult as ever in today’s technology-enabled environment.

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Improve Classroom Management Efficiency with Lightspeed Systems’ New “Merge Classes” Tool

We’re excited to announce the launch of our highly anticipated Merge Classes feature in Lightspeed Classroom Management™!  

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Generative AI and Academic Integrity

Academic integrity forms the foundation of education, and it always has and always will.

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How Schools Currently Integrate Generative AI into Classrooms

Over the past year, no topic has been more discussed among K-12 educators than artificial intelligence (AI) and, in particular, generative AI in education.

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Webinar Review: Confronting the New Reality of Todays Student Mental Health Crisis

What is your school district’s biggest student safety and wellness challenge?Is it staffing and resource shortages? District liability concerns? Together.” campaign.

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Webinar Review: Confronting the New Reality of Today’s Student Mental Health Crisis

What is your school district’s biggest student mental health and well-being challenge? 

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Best Practices for Securing a School District’s IoT Devices and Infrastructure

The rise of mobile technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT) has had an enormous impact on K-12 schools, both inside and outside the classroom.