Indiana SB 159: What K–12 Districts Need to Know About Parent-Controlled Filtering and Tech Policy Updates 

Senate Bill 159 isn’t just a filtering update. Two compliance deadlines are now on the horizon, and districts need the right policies and tools in place to meet them. Lightspeed’s platform directly aligns to SB 159’s two core mandates and provides additional value for schools trying to balance safety, connectivity, and digital wellness.

Why Parent Transparency Matters More Than Ever in K–12 Edtech

There’s a new reminder from the top: U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon recently sent a Dear Colleague letter to K–12 schools across the country. The message? Schools must take parent transparency seriously—especially when it comes to student digital activity and the digital tools kids are using every day.

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.