Secure Up to $1M in STOP Program Grant Funding
The Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program is one of the largest federal opportunities to strengthen K–12 safety. It’s designed to prevent student violence against themselves or others, equip schools with tools for early detection and intervention, and Expand access to anonymous reporting systems and safety technology
How Tennessee Schools Can Tap $20M in Safety Funding from TDOE
The Tennessee Department of Education (TDOE) is investing $20 million in one-time, reimbursement-based funding through the FY 2026 School Security Grant to strengthen school safety across the state. Applications are due September 30, 2025, via the ePlan portal.
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.
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.
Turn Your FCC Cybersecurity Grant Into Powerful Protection with Lightspeed Systems
Lightspeed Systems offers education-focused cybersecurity solutions that directly align with the FCC’s eligible services categories. As a proud supporter of educational institutions, Lightspeed Systems is here to assist awardees in effectively utilizing these funds to bolster their cybersecurity infrastructure.
A New President and the Future of K-12 Education: Top 5 Predictions and Action Plans for 2025
A new president often brings changes and uncertainty, especially in education. District leaders must be proactive in addressing the challenges that lie ahead.
Lessons in EdTech Decision-Making and Data Privacy with Northside ISD
Northside Independent School District (NISD) in San Antonio, Texas, one of the largest districts in the state, has developed a robust strategy for app review and approval to maximize the…
Using Title IV Funds for Lightspeed Systems
Title IV of Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is composed of two large block grant programs, as well as discretionary grant and assistance programs, designed to support the comprehensive needs of…
FCC’s Filing Window for $200 Million Cybersecurity Pilot Program is Now Open
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced the application filing window for its Cybersecurity Pilot Program will open on September 17, 2024 and close November 1, 2024.
Optimizing Your EdTech Resources in a Post-ESSER World with Lightspeed Digital Insight
K-12 schools have relied on distributions from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund to pay for staffing, programming, and much-needed technologies.