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The Literacy of Digital Monitoring at School

The safeguarding of students within education continues to grow in both importance and breadth, necessitating a nuanced understanding of how digital monitoring in schools can support staff.

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What’s a Teacher to do in Managing Classroom Distractions?

Effectively managing classroom distractions has been a challenge for teachers for generations.

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Safer Internet Day: Promoting Digital Citizenship All Year Long

As we mark Safer Internet Day this year, it’s crucial to reflect on the evolving digital landscape that school students navigate daily.

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Shooting for the Stars: Teachers Who Matter

Teachers who matter play a crucial role in shaping the lives of their students, and many of us can vividly recall that one special teacher who made a lasting impact.

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Strengthen Your Protection of Students on BYOD and IoT Devices with Lightspeed Filter™

BYOD (bring your own device) and IoT (internet of things) devices have spread into all aspects of daily life, from the professional workplace to your local cafe.

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Creating a Seating Chart in Lightspeed Classroom Management™

Did you know you can create a seating chart with Lightspeed Classroom Management? If you didn’t, then you’re certainly not alone! 

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Minimizing Classroom Distractions

Classroom distractions are as old as classrooms themselves, and minimizing classroom distractions has been the bane of teachers’ existence for as long as every teacher can remember.

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Lightspeed Alert™ Adds Spanish Language Capabilities

According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey, 15 percent of the nation’s K-12 students speak Spanish at home. That’s nationwide.

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Stats to Build Your K-12 Cybersecurity Funding Narrative

As school districts begin to set budget parameters for the coming year, K-12 cybersecurity funding remains highly important.

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