How to Build School-Community Partnerships that Work

What if schools and mental health providers dismantled these artificial boundaries? This is precisely why school-community mental wellness partnerships are so helpful. They create integrated ecosystems where expertise flows freely between classrooms and clinics, strengthening support networks that catch students before they fall.

From Inefficiency to Visibility: How Lightspeed Signal is Helping Schools Maximize Budgets

IT leaders face the daunting challenge of managing tighter budgets while ensuring that technology remains effective and efficient. With the increasing reliance on digital devices for learning, the need to maximize the lifespan and utility of these devices has never been more important.

Georgia HB 268: Understanding Georgia’s New School Safety Mandates Webinar Recap

This week, we hosted an incredibly insightful webinar on Georgia HB 268, the new school safety legislation that’s set to transform how schools across the state approach campus security. Here’s the full recap of the key topics discussed, the Q&A session, and some important takeaways.

UK Safer Internet Centre (UKSIC) Policy Updates 2025

Schools and colleges across the UK are increasingly relying on technology in the learning space, making the need for digital and online safety a top priority for IT and Safeguarding leads. Our social and cultural landscape is changing – UKSIC’s standards are changing to reflect that and to keep children and young people safe in the online learning space.

Lightning Chat Episode 3: Spring Summit Retrospective 

Welcome back to the Lightning Chat blog! In Episode 3, we join Colin McCabe, General Manager of the International Market at Lightspeed Systems, and Craig Chanoff, Chief Revenue Officer at Lightspeed Systems, as they reflect on their recent global tour hosting the Lightspeed Spring Summit.

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: Part 2 Recap

This week, we wrapped up the second part of our Lightspeed Product Roadmap webinar series, where we showcased the latest innovations and upcoming features across our product suite. For those who missed it, Part 2 focused on Lightspeed Alert, Stop It, Classroom, and the Parent Portal.

Real-Time Alerts Help Portage Central Uncover Hidden Crises

One such moment came when a Lightspeed alert flagged a Google Doc where a student was expressing deep anxieties around body image. A follow-up review of search history revealed patterns of concern, including related topics. It was the first time anyone—school staff or family—realized just how much the student was carrying.

Complying with Georgia’s School Safety Act: A Guide for K–12 Leaders

In April 2025, Governor Brian Kemp signed Georgia House Bill 268—the School Safety Act—into law, setting a new statewide standard for school safety and crisis response. Taking effect on July 1, 2026, the legislation mandates that public schools…

What Alabama Schools Need to Know About HB 166 (FOCUS Act) and How to Stay Compliant Without Sacrificing Digital Learning

On May 14, 2025, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed House Bill 166—the FOCUS Act—into law, introducing sweeping new guidelines that restrict student access to cell phones and wireless devices during instructional hours.