5 Must-Have Reports for School Board Decision-Making
School board members face a monumental task: steering the district toward academic excellence while ensuring fiscal responsibility, compliance, and overall student well-being. In a landscape where technology permeates every classroom, data and reporting have become essential tools for making informed decisions.
5 Essential Reports for K-12 IT Admins
K-12 technology administrators are the unsung heroes of today’s digital classrooms, juggling everything from device rollouts and network security to software updates and user support. A key part of this role is having clear, actionable data that informs everything from budgeting to bandwidth allocation.
How 7 Critical K-12 IT Challenges Sparked Lightspeed Signal’s Creation
K12 IT leaders have a tall order: keep devices secure and compliant, manage assets effectively, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and respond to outages before chaos erupts—all with limited time and resources. Rather than guess what districts need, we asked them directly.
How to Simplify App Approvals & Public List Management
With thousands of educational apps available and in use in your district, visibility of which are in use and managing which are approved for classroom use is a critical responsibility – and…
How a Free App Audit Can Help Schools Manage Privacy, Security, and Compliance
With hundreds of apps in use across a district, IT teams need a way to ensure these tools are safe, compliant, and aligned with educational goals. A free App Audit can help by providing a clear picture of app usage, identifying compliance risks, and supporting better decision-making for IT leaders.
Texas SB 1893 Updates: Navigating Compliance as the Banned Apps List Grows
TikTok may be back – but not on Texas school devices. With SB 1893 compliance remaining a priority, Texas districts must ensure that prohibited applications, including TikTok, stay off school networks. As the list of banned apps continues to grow, ongoing monitoring is essential to maintain compliance and prevent security risks.
Education Regulations and Compliance Trends for K-12 Schools
2024 saw a surge in state regulations impacting K-12 education, particularly around student data privacy, parental rights, accessibility, and the rise of AI in schools.
SB 1893 Compliance with Lightspeed Systems: A Guide for Texas IT Admins
Texas Senate Bill 1893 has placed schools at the forefront of a movement toward heightened digital security.
UK Department for Education Updates Filtering and Monitoring Standards
As schools and colleges increasingly rely on digital resources, keeping students safe online has never been more crucial.
Lessons in EdTech Decision-Making and Data Privacy with Northside ISD
Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio, Texas, one of the largest districts in the state, has developed a robust strategy for app review and approval to maximize the…
