Colorado HB21-1110 Accessibility Compliance: What You Need to Know Before July 1, 2025
Beginning July 1, 2025, HB21-1110 requires that all public-facing digital content and software used by state and local government entities — including K–12 districts — meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards.
Lightspeed Product Roadmap Webinar Recap – Part 1
Yesterday, we hosted the first session of our two-part Lightspeed Product Roadmap Webinar. Thank you to everyone who joined us! If you missed the webinar or want to revisit the highlights, here’s a comprehensive recap…
SMART AI: Safe, Managed, Appropriate, Reported, Transparent
SMART AI makes AI use in education safe, managed, appropriate, reported, and transparent. See how Lightspeed solutions can help you open up AI with confidence.
Breaking Down Silos, Optimizing Technology, and Empowering Student Success: Insights from Our Webinar
I had the pleasure of moderating today’s insightful webinar with district leaders, where we dove into some of the biggest challenges facing education today. From breaking down departmental silos to leveraging technology for informed decision-making, the conversation was filled with real-world strategies and valuable takeaways.
New in Lightspeed Insight: CITE-Approved App Tag for Student Data Privacy
Starting this week, Lightspeed Insight users in California will see a new “CITE-approved” tag throughout the platform — across app reports, usage dashboards, and app profiles. If an app has been reviewed and approved through CITE’s privacy vetting and DPA process, you’ll know it at a glance.
Too Many Edtech Tools? Spring Cleaning for Your EdTech Stack
After years of rapid adoption and emergency funding, many districts are realizing they have too many tools — and not enough clarity on what’s actually being used. Add budget deficits, rising software costs, and stricter privacy mandates to the mix, and it’s clear: a spring cleaning is overdue.
Turn Your FCC Cybersecurity Grant Into Powerful Protection with Lightspeed Systems
Lightspeed Systems offers education-focused cybersecurity solutions that directly align with the FCC’s eligible services categories. As a proud supporter of educational institutions, Lightspeed Systems is here to assist awardees in effectively utilizing these funds to bolster their cybersecurity infrastructure.
What NY Schools Need to Know About Google Restrictions and How to Stay Compliant Without Losing Momentum
In early 2025, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) restricted student access to several Google services, including YouTube, Google Translate, Google Earth, and Google Photos.
Stay Ahead of New DASA Compliance Requirements
New York schools must prepare for the latest compliance updates under the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). Senate Bill S5025, currently under legislative review, introduces new provisions focused on student safety and digital threat management, reinforcing schools’ responsibilities in protecting students from cyber threats and online harassment.
5 Key Reports Every Curriculum & Instruction Leader Needs
Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) leaders aim to ensure that instructional strategies and materials—both digital and traditional—are effective and aligned with district instructional and compliance standards. Within are five essential reports that an advanced K12 platform can provide.
