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Breaking Down Barriers: FCC Opens Doors with E-Rate Wi-Fi Hotspots

In a world where being connected matters, the FCC just handed students a powerful tool.

Back to School: 4 Ways Tech Teams Can Create an Effortless Return to the Classroom

The return of students, teachers, and staff to the classroom following summer break can be a chaotic time for everyone involved.

Be a Know IT All: 6 Questions IT Leaders Need to Answer

As we return to life after ISTELive 24 in Denver, the Lightspeed team and I are filled with gratitude for the valuable connections we made with customers during the conference.

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3 Ways Lightspeed Can Support Your Education Accessibility Compliance Efforts

Accessibility in education refers to giving all students the same access to educational experiences, services, and information regardless of whether they have a disability or not.

Lightspeed Product Spotlight: What You May Have Missed While School Was in Session

Having spent this school year working alongside some incredible Lightspeed district leaders, I have witnessed first-hand how many initiatives, tools and tasks

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Beyond Simplicity: Ensuring Comprehensive Student Safety in the Digital Age

Recently, edtech companies have been targeting district IT leaders with the promise of free and simple browser-based solutions for web filtering and online student safety monitoring.

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4 Reasons K-12 Districts Should Embrace GenAI Now

Over the past year or so, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has been a hot topic in K-12 education.

Introducing AI Notify: Enhancing Classroom Management with Real-Time AI Monitoring

AI district adoption is increasingly becoming a higher priority for IT leaders.

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Empowering EdTech Leaders to Address Their Key Challenges

CoSN recently released its 2024 State of EdTech Leadership Report, highlighting current challenges and priorities for K-12 IT leaders.