Indiana SB 159: What K–12 Districts Need to Know About Parent-Controlled Filtering and Tech Policy Updates
Senate Bill 159 isn’t just a filtering update. Two compliance deadlines are now on the horizon, and districts need the right policies and tools in place to meet them. Lightspeed’s platform directly aligns to SB 159’s two core mandates and provides additional value for schools trying to balance safety, connectivity, and digital wellness.
Part 1: Your School Safety Priorities for the New Year
Administrators review protocols, staff complete training refreshers, and districts take stock of what worked last year versus what needs work. Despite these annual recommitments, too many schools still operate without the fundamental systems that actually prevent violence.
Norway’s New Framework Puts Student Wellbeing First: How Schools Can Extend That Care Online
Major holidays can be especially tough for students. Just when they need support most, schools close and resources become harder to access. According to recent research, nearly 50 percent of school-based mental health providers report inconsistencies in care.
AI Blueprint – Building Safe and SMART
This was a genuine partnership between Lightspeed Systems and Google for Education, combining our student-safety and device-management expertise with Google’s world-class AI tools so districts finally have one safe, complete path forward.
6 Reasons to Take a Fresh Look at Lightspeed Filter™
2025 was a big year for Lightspeed Filter. Across the board, from usability to security, we made bold strides to make our filtering solution not just stronger, but smarter. From smarter filtering AI to faster policy management, this year redefined what districts can expect from their web filter.
Holiday Stress and Student Mental Wellness: Preparing for Seasonal Challenges
Major holidays can be especially tough for students. Just when they need support most, schools close and resources become harder to access. According to recent research, nearly 50 percent of school-based mental health providers report inconsistencies in care.
What’s New in Lightspeed Filter™: 2026 Sneak Peek & Key Updates
Hey folks! Matthew Burg here, thanks to everyone who joined our “What’s New in Lightspeed Filter” webinar! It was awesome to see so many of you tuning in, asking great questions, and getting excited about what’s coming next.
When Cell Phones Go Away: How Chromebooks Keep Student Support Accessible
The challenge facing school leaders is maintaining effective student support systems when the devices adolescents rely on most disappear from their daily access. But some young people are already finding a way to get around this, through their smartwatches and Chromebooks.
How to Be a Student Outcomes Hero: Using EdTech Data for Student Success
Student needs are more complex, learning gaps have widened, and expectations for accountability and budget impact on digital learning tools have never been higher. Improving outcomes today isn’t about buying more tools or collecting more data.
New in Lightspeed Alert™: Enhanced Student Safety Trends Reporting for K-12 Districts
The Alert Insights Dashboard gives district leaders, safety teams, and counselors a comprehensive look at when, where, and how student safety concerns are emerging. By connecting incidents to time, category, and severity, schools can identify trends early and strengthen prevention strategies.
