Students Lost 14.5 School Days Last Year. Here’s How Teachers Are Taking Them Back
The national average for screen time on school devices is around 70 minutes per day. That’s probably a lot lower than you’d expect given the headlines. But without data to back that up, you’re fighting a narrative with nothing but anecdotes
Apple MacBook Neo Is Here—and Lightspeed Has It Covered
That evaluation raises an immediate question for IT administrators: will existing safety, filtering, and device management tools work on the new hardware? For Lightspeed customers, the answer is yes.
Managing AI in Schools: Practical Strategies for Districts Webinar Recap
Districts didn’t get a slow rollout with AI—they got a tidal wave. In this blog, Donal McMahon recaps his discussion with district leaders where they unpacked how schools are navigating AI in real time—from early blocking decisions to building frameworks, training staff, and measuring adoption. If you’re wondering where to start (or what comes next), this conversation offers practical, real-world insight from those leading the work today.
How Schools Enforce AI Guardrails for Students
AI guardrails in schools are not just policies on paper. They are the practical controls, expectations, and workflows that help districts guide how students access and use AI safely, appropriately, and consistently.
Lightspeed Solutions Now Support Windows on ARM Devices
Windows devices continue to evolve, and many districts are expanding their fleets with Windows on ARM hardware. Lightspeed Systems now supports Windows on ARM devices across its core safety and visibility products, ensuring consistent protection and oversight regardless of processor architecture.
Celebrating the First-Ever Innovation Impact Award Winners at DAC
The Innovation Impact Awards were designed to recognize education leaders who are leveraging Lightspeed solutions strategically, using data, visibility, and control to drive outcomes that matter. Winners were selected by our leadership team based on demonstrated innovation, measurable results, and a clear commitment to responsible, student-centered technology use.
4 Engagement Metrics That Actually Matter in Device-Enabled Classrooms
Lightspeed Insight™ and Lightspeed Classroom™ connect classroom behavior to district strategy. When districts align what they measure with what teachers can actually manage, engagement stops being a vague concern and becomes an operational priority.
Top Classroom Management Challenges (And What Actually Helps Teachers)
Classroom management has evolved alongside the rise of 1:1 learning environments. When every student has a device, traditional classroom challenges extend into digital spaces. Teachers are managing both the physical room and the online environment simultaneously.
Utah Proposals on Classroom Technology: What K-12 Leaders Need to Know
Utah lawmakers are considering two bills that would change how technology is used in K-12 classrooms: the Software Accountability for Education (SAFE) Act and the Balance Act. Both proposals focus on instructional quality, software oversight, student data privacy…
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.
