EdTech Update

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

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The post Lightspeed Filter – The First Line of Defense in K-12 Cybersecurity appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

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Bullying Prevention: A Q&A Session with UGLI Foundation

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 15, 2024

In honor of Bullying Prevention Month, we’re sitting down with two leaders whose organizations make a real difference in student lives

Digital Citizenship: Preparing Students for a World Without Lightspeed

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 14, 2024

We prepare students for a future navigating the digital world: self-managing, thinking critically, and making informed decisions online.

Digital Citizenship

Rogue Apps: The Hidden Cybersecurity Threat in K-12 Schools

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 11, 2024

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 for…

Accessibility

The Importance of Anti-bullying Initiatives in Schools

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It's National Bullying Prevention Month, so let’s take some time to reflect on the roles we can all play in securing our students and schools.

Navigating Ohio SB 29 with Lightspeed Systems: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Student Privacy

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The post Navigating Ohio SB 29 with Lightspeed Systems: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Student Privacy appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

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System Student Data Privacy Data

Strengthening K-12 Cybersecurity with Lightspeed Solutions

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 7, 2024

As technology continues to transform education, it offers remarkable opportunities for personalized learning and enhanced accessibility. However, these advancements also introduce new risks.

Personalized Learning

Personalized Learning Accessibility Technology Learning

Bullying Prevention, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship — Oh My!

Lightspeed Systems

OCTOBER 7, 2024

October is a pivotal month for education, with three big themes: Bullying Prevention, Cybersecurity, and Digital Citizenship.

Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship Education

Rethinking School Safety: Prevention Beyond Locks and Cameras

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In this article, we shift the conversation from the last line of defense to all things that come before the moment when a gun comes on campus

Shedding Light on Student Suicide Trends: Data Analyzed from Lightspeed Alert

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Our commitment to understanding student behavior drives us to develop life-saving interventions, particularly for those struggling with mental health.

Trends

Trends Data

Great Debates | Cell Phones in Schools: Empower Learning or Enforce Limits?

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The post Great Debates | Cell Phones in Schools: Empower Learning or Enforce Limits? appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

Learning

Learning System

Empowering Parents in K-12 EdTech: Why Collaboration is Key

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Parents are worried about how much time kids spend on screens, accessed content, and mental health effects – recent laws are stepping up to support them

EdTech

EdTech Accessibility

Optimizing Your EdTech Resources in a Post-ESSER World with Lightspeed Digital Insight

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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.

Secondary

Secondary EdTech Resources Elementary

FCC’s Filing Window for $200 Million Cybersecurity Pilot Program is Now Open

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The FCC announced the application filing window for its $200m Cybersecurity Pilot Program will open on September 17 and close November 1.

The Kids Are Crying for Help

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

National Suicide Prevention Week: a time to destigmatize mental health issues and prioritize mental health awareness & outreach in our youth.

Best Practices for Blocking Risky Apps with Lightspeed’s Latest Integration

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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™

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The post Top 5 Teacher Features for Back-to-School with Lightspeed Classroom Management™ appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

Classroom

Classroom System

Top 10 Reasons Districts Choose Lightspeed Systems

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Districts told us their favorite things about partnering with Lightspeed Systems – we've compiled ten of them for you.

System

Great Debates | Social Media in Schools: Ban or Embrace?

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Two things on many of the chopping blocks for school districts: access to personal cell phones and social media on the school network.

Social Media

Social Media Accessibility

September: A Time for Compassion and Connection During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Lightspeed Systems

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to pause in the new school year and reflect on a serious issue that affects many young people.

Lightspeed & the NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 30, 2024

This funding opportunity is a step towards ensuring all students have equal access to educational resources and a safe online environment.

Accessibility

Accessibility Resources Education

3 Ways to Maximize Teacher Success with Lightspeed Digital Insight: The Future of Professional Development

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 29, 2024

The post 3 Ways to Maximize Teacher Success with Lightspeed Digital Insight: The Future of Professional Development appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

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From Safe Search to Safer Search

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 22, 2024

For students, a simple web search is often the first step to stumbling upon all sorts of inappropriate content.

Introducing Role-Based Access: Customizing Your EdTech Analytics

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 19, 2024

A new way to get unmatched insight, streamlined for your success. Role-Based Access is here to help the right people see the right data.

Accessibility

Accessibility EdTech Data

Get Prepared for the FCC’s $200 Million Cybersecurity Pilot Program Today

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 13, 2024

The FCC's Cybersecurity Pilot Program will provide $200 million over three years for services in the fall - here's how and why to apply.

Introducing Lightspeed Alert’s New Email Quarantine Feature

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 13, 2024

Lightspeed Systems introduces email quarantine functionality to the Alert platform to address concerns about inappropriate communications.

System

Celebrating Mental Health Progress and Enhancing Student Safety – Insights from CDC Data

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 8, 2024

The post Celebrating Mental Health Progress and Enhancing Student Safety – Insights from CDC Data appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

Data

Data System

4 Tips to Help Teachers Ease Back into Their 1:1 Classrooms This Fall

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 6, 2024

As you begin preparing for this upcoming school year, check out these tips, time-saving features, and training opportunities.

Training

Training Classroom

Building a District-wide Cybersecurity Culture: Grapevine-Colleyville ISD’s “Beat the Filter” Challenge

Lightspeed Systems

AUGUST 5, 2024

The post Building a District-wide Cybersecurity Culture: Grapevine-Colleyville ISD’s “Beat the Filter” Challenge appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

System

3 District Hacks to Enhance Security, Simplify App Approvals, and Cut Costs with EdTech Analytics

Lightspeed Systems

JULY 30, 2024

The post 3 District Hacks to Enhance Security, Simplify App Approvals, and Cut Costs with EdTech Analytics appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

EdTech

EdTech System

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Colorado’s Accessibility Law HB21-1110 and How Lightspeed Systems Can Help

Lightspeed Systems

JULY 23, 2024

The post Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Colorado’s Accessibility Law HB21-1110 and How Lightspeed Systems Can Help appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

System

System Accessibility

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

Lightspeed Systems

JULY 22, 2024

The post Breaking Down Barriers: FCC Opens Doors with E-Rate Wi-Fi Hotspots appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

E-rate

E-rate System

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

Lightspeed Systems

JULY 18, 2024

When it comes to those first few weeks back to school, summer is the perfect time to take proactive steps to update all-things-Lightspeed.

Classroom

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

Lightspeed Systems

JULY 10, 2024

As we return to life after ISTELive 24, our team is filled with gratitude for the valuable connections we made during the conference.

Conference

3 Ways Lightspeed Can Support Your Accessibility Compliance Efforts

Lightspeed Systems

JULY 1, 2024

The post 3 Ways Lightspeed Can Support Your Accessibility Compliance Efforts appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

Accessibility

Accessibility System

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

Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 18, 2024

While you’ve been supporting staff and students, we’ve been listening, working alongside users, and developing solutions to support you.

Beyond Simplicity: Ensuring Comprehensive Student Safety in the Digital Age

Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 11, 2024

As providers of devices and/or network access to students, districts have a responsibility to safeguard their students’ digital safety.

Accessibility

4 Reasons K-12 Districts Should Embrace GenAI Now

Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence isn’t going anywhere – K-12 schools will be better served by making the necessary guidelines to get off the sidelines.

Guidelines

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

Lightspeed Systems

JUNE 4, 2024

With AI fast becoming part of everyday teaching and learning, Lightspeed introduces AI Notify: the first AI usage helper for teachers.

Classroom

Classroom Learning

Empowering EdTech Leaders to Address Their Key Challenges

Lightspeed Systems

MAY 30, 2024

Key findings from the Consortium of School Network Administrators (COSN) highlight security, data privacy, and staffing for EdTech leaders

EdTech

EdTech Data

Supporting Students’ Mental Health: A Year-Round Commitment

Lightspeed Systems

MAY 29, 2024

Our kids need our attention and support - Now is a critical time to ensure your student's mental health and safety wellness strategy.

Strategy

New Anti-Bullying Partnership Offers New Resources for Lightspeed Clients

Lightspeed Systems

MAY 23, 2024

New partnership offers new resources for Lightspeed clients - learn how you can play your part in the battle against bullying in our schools.

Resources

Resources Learning

Lightspeed Systems® Announces Partnership with the UGLI Foundation to Address Bullying in Schools and Communities

Lightspeed Systems

MAY 21, 2024

The post Lightspeed Systems® Announces Partnership with the UGLI Foundation to Address Bullying in Schools and Communities appeared first on Lightspeed Systems.

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Rightsizing School Technology: Throwing Out Rogue, Risky, and Redundant EdTech Apps

Lightspeed Systems

MAY 15, 2024

K12 district technology leaders must use data on usage and engagement to assess technology decisions. Lightspeed has a solution for that.

Technology

Technology EdTech Data Assessment

Lightspeed Systems

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

Bullying Prevention: A Q&A Session with UGLI Foundation

Trending Sources

Digital Citizenship: Preparing Students for a World Without Lightspeed

Rogue Apps: The Hidden Cybersecurity Threat in K-12 Schools

The Importance of Anti-bullying Initiatives in Schools

Navigating Ohio SB 29 with Lightspeed Systems: Ensuring Compliance and Protecting Student Privacy

Strengthening K-12 Cybersecurity with Lightspeed Solutions

Bullying Prevention, Cybersecurity, Digital Citizenship — Oh My!

Rethinking School Safety: Prevention Beyond Locks and Cameras

Shedding Light on Student Suicide Trends: Data Analyzed from Lightspeed Alert

Great Debates | Cell Phones in Schools: Empower Learning or Enforce Limits?

Empowering Parents in K-12 EdTech: Why Collaboration is Key

Optimizing Your EdTech Resources in a Post-ESSER World with Lightspeed Digital Insight

FCC’s Filing Window for $200 Million Cybersecurity Pilot Program is Now Open

The Kids Are Crying for Help

Best Practices for Blocking Risky Apps with Lightspeed’s Latest Integration

Top 5 Teacher Features for Back-to-School with Lightspeed Classroom Management™

Top 10 Reasons Districts Choose Lightspeed Systems

Great Debates | Social Media in Schools: Ban or Embrace?

September: A Time for Compassion and Connection During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Lightspeed & the NTIA Digital Equity Competitive Grant

3 Ways to Maximize Teacher Success with Lightspeed Digital Insight: The Future of Professional Development

From Safe Search to Safer Search

Introducing Role-Based Access: Customizing Your EdTech Analytics

Get Prepared for the FCC’s $200 Million Cybersecurity Pilot Program Today

Introducing Lightspeed Alert’s New Email Quarantine Feature

Celebrating Mental Health Progress and Enhancing Student Safety – Insights from CDC Data

4 Tips to Help Teachers Ease Back into Their 1:1 Classrooms This Fall

Building a District-wide Cybersecurity Culture: Grapevine-Colleyville ISD’s “Beat the Filter” Challenge

3 District Hacks to Enhance Security, Simplify App Approvals, and Cut Costs with EdTech Analytics

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Colorado’s Accessibility Law HB21-1110 and How Lightspeed Systems Can Help

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

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

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

3 Ways Lightspeed Can Support Your Accessibility Compliance Efforts

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

Beyond Simplicity: Ensuring Comprehensive Student Safety in the Digital Age

4 Reasons K-12 Districts Should Embrace GenAI Now

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

Empowering EdTech Leaders to Address Their Key Challenges

Supporting Students’ Mental Health: A Year-Round Commitment

New Anti-Bullying Partnership Offers New Resources for Lightspeed Clients

Lightspeed Systems® Announces Partnership with the UGLI Foundation to Address Bullying in Schools and Communities

Rightsizing School Technology: Throwing Out Rogue, Risky, and Redundant EdTech Apps

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