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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.

Lightspeed Filter™
Your Biggest Questions About SmartAgents™ Answered
We’ve just announced our new SmartAgents for Mac and Windows, making our cloud filter, Lightspeed Filter (formerly Relay), a smart solution that goes way beyond Chromebooks.

Lightspeed Filter™
What’s So Smart About Smart Agents?
Smart Agents power Relay’s multi-OS content filtering. It involved setting up a trusted-man-in-the-middle proxy server, creating PAC files, or managing trust certificates.

Data and Analytics
Using Data for Good: How Lightspeed Reports & Insights Save Lives
Lightspeed reports is one of key supports in supporting Lightspeed Systems’ goal to provide schools with smart, advanced tools to help keep students protected from harm.

Lightspeed Filter™
Why Schools Choose Lightspeed Systems™ Over GoGuardian, Securly, and ContentKeeper
As the needs of your district evolve, it’s critical to find a web filter that adapts to your needs and the emerging K-12 technologies you need to integrate.

Lightspeed Filter™
Your Top Questions About Relay Smart Agents, Answered
What are IT’s biggest challenges with filtering today? Last week, we hosted a special webinar on the future of filtering.

Lightspeed Classroom Management™
3 Ways Lightspeed's Classroom Stands Out in K-12 Ed-Tech
Classroom learning and device tech are evolving faster than ever. Now, it’s essential to empower teachers with advanced tools and solutions to monitor class activity and keep students engaged.

Device Management
Who's Winning the Device Wars?
Here’s our take The device wars are heating up in education. On Tuesday, Apple announced its new iPad, complete with Apple Pencil support and a special discount for schools.

Online Student Safety
The Most Popular Websites in Every Grade Level
Last year, we told you about most popular websites among K-12 students: We learned Google dominates the K-12 device space — particularly due to the large number of Chromebooks in education — and...

Lightspeed Filter™
14 Things No Other Internet Filter Can Give Your School
Your internet filter needs to keep students safe and using technology appropriately. No internet filter besides Relay can do all 14 of these essential things.