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Data Privacy: Key Features for Safeguarding Student Data

Educational institutions store vast amounts of sensitive student data making them a frequent target for cyberattacks.

Using Title IV Funds for Lightspeed Systems

Title IV of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is composed of two large block grant programs, as well as discretionary grant and assistance programs, designed to support the comprehensive needs…

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Understanding Cyberbullying in Schools and How Lightspeed Alert Can Help

In today’s digital age, social media has become a standard way for students to communicate and connect. However, this increased connectivity has also led to a troubling rise in cyberbullying.

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Lightspeed’s Compliance Plan for Ohio SB 29: Your Questions Answered

With the new Ohio SB 29 compliance requirements going into effect soon, many of our customers have questions about how Lightspeed products like Classroom and Alert will meet the new

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How to Simplify App Approval & Public List Management This School Year

With thousands of educational apps available and in use in your district, visibility of which are in use and managing which are approved for classroom use is a critical responsibility

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Lightspeed Filter – The First Line of Defense in K-12 Cybersecurity

In today’s education landscape, where technology is integral to learning, safeguarding students and staff from cybersecurity threats is essential.

Bullying Prevention: A Q&A Session with UGLI Foundation

In honor of Bullying Prevention Month, we’re thrilled to sit down with two leaders whose organizations are making a real difference in the lives of students.

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Teaching Digital Citizenship: Preparing Students for a World Without Lightspeed

In today’s classrooms, tools like cell phone bans, web filters, monitoring software, and parent apps serve as vital guardrails, keeping students safe, focused, and on track.

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Rogue Apps: Cybersecurity Threats in K-12 Schools

In today’s digital age, students and teachers use a staggering number of apps daily, with the average K-12 district having 2,055 apps in use and the average student accessing 72 different apps…