The Lightspeed Blog
Empowering Parents in K-12 EdTech: Why Collaboration is Key
As technology continues to weave its way into our classrooms, parents are understandably worried about how much time their kids are spending on screens, the kind of content they’re…
Optimizing Your EdTech Resources in a Post-ESSER World with Lightspeed Digital Insight
K-12 schools have relied on distributions from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to pay for staffing, programming, and much-needed technologies.
FCC’s Filing Window for $200 Million Cybersecurity Pilot Program is Now Open
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced the application filing window for its Cybersecurity Pilot Program will open on September 17, 2024 and close November 1, 2024.
The Kids Are Crying for Help
It’s mental health awareness week – a time to destigmatize mental health issues and prioritize mental health awareness and outreach.
Best Practices for Blocking Risky Apps with Lightspeed’s Latest Integration
We’re excited to announce a powerful new integration that enhances your district’s compliance and security: Automatically block apps from Lightspeed Filter that were marked “Not…
Top 5 Teacher Features for Back-to-School with Lightspeed Classroom Management™
Summer is now officially over, and it is game on for teachers!
Top 10 Reasons Districts Choose Lightspeed Systems
At Lightspeed Systems, we’ve been helping K-12 communities provide safe, secure, and equitable education for over 25 years.
Great Debates | Social Media in Schools: Ban or Embrace?
School districts across the country are back to school with new policies in place to limit distractions and minimize the negative mental health impacts of too much technology.
September: A Time for Compassion and Connection During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
As the new school year settles in, many students are reconnecting with friends, getting to know their teachers, and starting to get the hang of new subjects and lessons.