Secure Up to $1M in STOP Program Grant Funding

STOP School Violence Program, Secure up to $1M (one million dollars) in STOP grants, eligible Lightspeed Solutions include Alert, Insight, and StopIt

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

tennessee department of education is offering $20 million in one-time, reimbursement-based funding

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.

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.

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…