Celebrating the First-Ever Innovation Impact Award Winners at DAC
The Innovation Impact Awards were designed to recognize education leaders who are leveraging Lightspeed solutions strategically, using data, visibility, and control to drive outcomes that matter. Winners were selected by our leadership team based on demonstrated innovation, measurable results, and a clear commitment to responsible, student-centered technology use.
Ohio HB 96: What K–12 Districts Need to Know About Cybersecurity, AI Policy, and School Safety Funding
Ohio House Bill 96, signed into law on June 30, 2025, establishes the state’s FY 2026–2027 operating budget. While primarily a budget bill, HB 96 includes new statutory requirements that directly impact public K–12 school districts.
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…
Great Debate: Sending Devices Home — Essential for Connectivity or Asking for Trouble?
As schools aim to close the digital divide, many districts are grappling with a tough question: Should students take school-provided devices home, or is it safer and more cost-effective to keep them at school?
Here’s why this decision matters—and what schools need to weigh before deciding.
Exciting 2025 Product Updates from Lightspeed Systems
Missed our inaugural Product Roadmap webinar? No worries! From innovative new features to upcoming product enhancements, we covered everything you need to know.
Lightspeed Product Spotlight: What You May Have Missed While School Was in Session
Having spent this school year working alongside some incredible Lightspeed district leaders, I have witnessed first-hand how many initiatives, tools and tasks
5 Ways to Measure Learning Continuity and Engagement In and Out of the Building
No matter if your student is fully remote or part of a blended learning program, you still need to know what applications they are accessing and when they are accessing
Returning to Normal: What it Means for IT Teams
Time for schools return to “normal” Schools are rebooting in-person learning following the year-long COVID-19 shutdown, and as districts move to return to ‘normal,’ a recent survey of 200…
