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Fox 47 News: The Morning Blend with Lightspeed Systems

Fox 47 News from Lansing, Michigan, sits down with retired detective Rich Wistocki to discuss the nation’s leader in student online safety software: Lightspeed Systems. Software available from Lightspeed Systems gives schools the ability to filter and protect students in

KCTV 5: Keeping Students Safe Online

Child crime expert and retired detective Rich Wistocki shares tips with KCTV 5 Kansas City on how to keep students safe online and in the digital classroom. Wistocki discusses the types of technology, including Lightspeed Systems software, that is available

KCTV Kansas City: How to Keep Students Safe Online

As an Apple Certified Partner, Lightspeed Systems solutions enable real-time monitoring of students’ online activity on Apple devices, giving parents visibility into their child’s online behavior with the Lightspeed Parent Portal. Sophisticated AI scans Google and YouTube searches, Microsoft apps,

TMJ4 Milwaukee: Online Safety with Lightspeed Systems

Educators and school administrators around the world are becoming increasingly concerned with student mental health as students return to in-person classrooms. Former detective and cyber crime expert Rich Wistocki shares how schools can use advanced software by Lightspeed Systems to

WWSB TV Florida: Lightspeed Systems®

With student mental health concerns at an all-time high, more and more K-12 schools are adding safeguards to their student safety plans. Chief Marketing Officer at Lightspeed Systems, Eileen Shihadeh, joins WWSB in Florida to share how Lightspeed Alert™ is

Ed-Tech Magazine: AI-Powered Content Filtering Adds New Protection Powers

As content on the web evolves and student online activity increases, it’s imperative that web filtering technology advances to ensure student safety. EdTech Magazine outlines the patented Lightspeed technology providing optimal online safety for students on school-issued devices. Read The

Yahoo! News: American parents are increasingly concerned about their child’s mental health as the pandemic reaches it’s one year mark

A recent study revealed over 90% of parents have concerns about their child’s mental health amidst campus closures resulting in extended remote learning and isolation. Learn the top concerns and how Lightspeed Systems can help prevent concerning behavior from President

The Sun: FEARS FOR KIDS – More than 90% of parents are more worried about their child’s mental health than ever, study shows

Isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened parents’ mental health concerns among their children. Read the startling statistics and learn how schools and parents can leverage technology to be proactive against mental health concerns. Read The Article

Catawba County Schools block websites in effort to students from predators

Lightspeed solutions can protect students by alerting school and district administration of potential predators online. In this article, Catawba County Schools were alerted of predators contacting students on their Chromebooks via a chat room with the help of Lightspeed Filter™.

Wall Street Journal: From Pinterest to Fitbit, No App Is Truly Kid-Safe. Here’s What Families Can Do.

With more students and kids accessing the web than ever before, this article outlines real accounts of concerning and inappropriate content in the hands of kids. President and CEO at Lightspeed Systems®, Brian Thomas, shares technology advancements that help protect

Reimagine the inspired and interactive classroom for remote, hybrid, and in-person learning. Lightspeed Classroom Management™ gives teachers real-time visibility and control of their students’ digital workspaces and online activity.

  • Ensure all students interact with only the right online curriculum — precisely when they’re supposed to use it.
  • Push out vetted curriculum links to all students at the same time.
  • Block inappropriate or distracting web sites and apps.

Ensure scalable & efficient learning device management. The Lightspeed Mobile Device Management™ system ensures safe and secure management of student learning resources with real-time visibility and reporting essential for effective distance learning.

  • A centralized, cloud-based solution for infinitely scalable device, application, and policy controls
  • Self-Service App Library, where teachers and students
    can access and install approved curriculum and learning tools
  • Remotely deploy, change, and revoke hundreds of policies and educational applications, while reducing typical downtime and costs

Prevent suicides, cyberbullying, and schoolviolence. Lightspeed Alert™ supports district administrators and selected personnel with advanced AI to detect and report potential threats before it’s too late.

  • Human review
  • Real-time alerts that flag signs of a potential threat
  • Intervene quickly before an incident occurs.
  • Activity logs provide visibility into online activity before and after a flagged event

Protect students from harmful online content. Lightspeed Filter™ is the best-in-class solution that acts as a solid barrier to inappropriate or illicit online content to ensure students’ online safety 24/7.

  • Powered by the most comprehensive database in the industry built through 20 years of web indexing and machine learning.
  • Ensure CIPA compliance
  • Block millions of inappropriate, harmful, and unknown sites, images, and video including YouTube
  • Keep parents informed with the Lightspeed Parent Portal™

Gain complete visibility into students’ online learning. Lightspeed Analytics™ gives districts robust data on the effectiveness of any tools they implement so they can take a strategic approach to their technology stack and streamline reporting.

  • Track education technology adoption and usage trends, eliminate redundancy, and drive ROI
  • Monitor app and content consumption to facilitate early adoption and effective utilization
  • Assess risk with visibility into student data privacy and security compliance