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Cyberbullying

Can’t Hire Enough Mental Health Staff? Get Help with Edtech

With schools facing deteriorating student mental health and a guidance counselor shortage crisis, schools must look to AI technology as a solution.

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Data and Analytics

How Data Impacts Student Performance

Understanding how students are engaged with assigned learning activities and applications is more critical than ever.
Discover how you can leverage Lightspeed Analytics’ student-level data to advance learning continuity in your district.

Lightspeed Alert™

Better Student Safety in 3 Steps

Students around the world are going through a mental health crisis, resulting in more suicide attempts and cyberbullying events each year. We’ve prepared this 3-step guide to empower your schools to safeguard your school community’s well-being.

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Lightspeed Alert™

How to Spot Warning Signs of Self-Harm & Violence in Your Students

While students often hide signs of self-harm and acts of violence, here are common warning signs you can look out for so you can help and intervene.

Device Management

5 Ways to Measure Learning Continuity and Engagement In and Out of the Building

Without the right tools, measuring student engagement successfully can be a challenge, especially outside of the classroom. Lightspeed Analytics gives you the ability to stay informed in the digital classroom – in and out of the building.

Device Management

4 Ways Lightspeed Analytics™ Helps Discover Risks Outside Your SSO

Single sign-on (SSO) tools help education leaders manage the resources and applications that their district procures. However, relying solely on an SSO to identify the apps your students are using can have serious consequences, as they are not designed to give you the full usage picture.