Lightspeed Classroom: Hall Monitor
Introducing Hall Monitor, a built-in digital hall pass system now available at no additional cost in Lightspeed classroom.
Student Safety Doesn’t Clock Out: Why 24/7 Monitoring Matters
24/7 student monitoring systems protect K-12 students when they’re most vulnerable. See how digital reporting tools can address concerns outside school hours.
New in Lightspeed Classroom: Digital Hall Monitor & AI-Powered Class Insights
That’s why we’re excited to introduce two new features in Lightspeed Classroom: Hall Monitor and Class Highlights! At no additional cost, these innovative tools are designed to help teachers streamline digital learning management, support student safety, and enhance student engagement – both in the digital and physical classroom.
2025 CoSN EdTech Leadership Report: 3 Urgent Challenges Facing Districts—and How Lightspeed Is Meeting the Moment
The 2025 CoSN EdTech Leadership Survey, released in May, captures a critical moment in K–12 technology leadership. Drawing on responses from hundreds of school district leaders, the report highlights mounting challenges in visibility, budgeting, and artificial intelligence (AI).
6 Ways Schools Cut Per Student Spending on Apps and Devices (Backed by Real Districts and Data)
Budgets are tighter. Teams are leaner. And the pressure to justify every tool, license, and device has never been higher. But school districts are getting smart—cutting costs without compromising on safety, instruction, or access.
We’ve pulled together 6 proven cost-saving tips, backed by large district leaders and recent data from the 2025 CoSN EdTech Leadership Survey, to help you focus your strategy and stretch your budget.
A Viral Threat to School Devices: How Districts Can Respond to the Chromebook Challenge
This dangerous trend encourages students to intentionally damage school-issued Chromebooks—specifically by breaking off charging pins. The results have included device failures, overheating, and, in some cases, smoke and fire hazards serious enough to prompt school evacuations.
Suicide Risk Identified Through Online Activity in Top 50 School District
In one of the top 50 largest school districts in the US, a student safety review recently led to a critical intervention after a distressing online activity flagged a student in crisis.
Beyond the School Year: Supporting Students When They Need It Most
As the school year ends, students’ needs don’t just disappear. Find year-round support and see why acting now could make all the difference for your district.
Introducing Lightspeed StopIt: Webinar Recap
Today’s webinar was a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase how Lightspeed Alert and StopIt complement each other to proactively protect students and address the growing challenges schools face today.
A Commitment from the Heart of Texas on AFSP Advocacy Day
With roots deeply embedded in the educational technology sector, Lightspeed is dedicated to creating solutions that ensure student safety in schools and online—an effort that resonates even more now, as today marks the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Advocacy Day for Texas.
