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Learn about upcoming events, K-12 edtech insights, back-to-school tips, student mental health resources, software implementation and utilization, and more, from the experts at Lightspeed on the Lightspeed Systems® blog.

Lightspeed Classroom Management™
Eliminating Distractions in Digital Learning
Even before the advent of digital learning and the proliferation of technology devices at school, eliminating distractions in K-12 classrooms has always been top of mind for educators.

Cybersecurity
K-12 Cybersecurity Stats to Support Your District Funding Narrative
In recent years, K-12 school districts have adopted advanced networking technologies to facilitate digital learning and make learning more efficient and effective.

Cybersecurity
Responding to a Cyberattack
Responding to a cyberattack has become an all too frequent task for school districts across the country. As a result, cybersecurity is a responsibility for everyone involved in K-12 education.

Cybersecurity
What Teachers and Staff Should Know About Cybersecurity
In a school day when there never seems to be enough time, teachers often overlook their roles in cybersecurity.

Lightspeed Classroom Management™
10 Top Teacher Time-Saving Features of Lightspeed Classroom Management™
Classroom management software empowers teachers, offering two primary benefits. Entering full-screen mode allows for an even more in-depth view.

Generative AI
5 Ways to Support AI Policy Decisions with Lightspeed Systems
Generative AI has been the hottest of K-12 education topics for most of the past year, and most districts are in the process of making AI policy decisions to navigate the perceived tumultuous waters...

Lightspeed Classroom Management™
Classroom Management Software and its Importance in Digital Learning
Technology plays a growing role at K-12 school districts as digital learning becomes the standard. Connected notebook computers and tablets are increasingly the norm for students in all grade levels.

Generative AI
7 Time-Saving AI Applications for Teachers
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been the hottest topic among educators over the past year since ChatGPT made its mainstream debut last November. Give MagicSchool a shot. It’s true, you know.

Lightspeed Filter™
Filtering Current Events to Promote Safe Digital Learning
Shielding kids online can be a very daunting task for parents and schools, where every scroll brings the potential for a surprising news headline or a viral video.

Lightspeed Alert™
Understanding the MTSS Tiered Framework
It’s never been easy to be a kid, and a persuasive argument can be made that it’s as difficult as ever in today’s technology-enabled environment.