Shedding Light on Student Suicide Trends: Data Analyzed from Lightspeed Alert

Suicide remains one of the greatest threats to student safety, and at Lightspeed Systems, we take this issue very seriously.

Navigating Tough Conversations About Suicide

Data indicates that suicide is a leading cause of death among adolescents – with many students facing risk factors such as bullying, social isolation, and untreated mental health conditions. In…

Empowering Parents in K-12 EdTech: Why Collaboration is Key

As technology continues to weave its way into our classrooms, parents are understandably worried about how much time their kids are spending on screens, the kind of content they’re accessing,…

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.

The Kids Are Crying for Help

It’s mental health awareness week – a time to destigmatize mental health issues and prioritize mental health awareness and outreach.

Best Practices for Blocking Risky Apps with Lightspeed’s Latest Integration

We’re excited to announce a powerful new integration that enhances your district’s compliance and security: Automatically block apps from Lightspeed Filter that were marked “Not…

Strategies for Fostering Connectedness in the Classroom

Recent studies have revealed a troubling trend: approximately half of high school students don’t feel connected with their peers, teachers, and staff. Over forty percent reported a decrease in t…

Top 10 Reasons Districts Choose Lightspeed Systems

At Lightspeed Systems, we’ve been helping K-12 communities provide safe, secure, and equitable education for over 25 years.

Top 5 Teacher Features for Back-to-School with Lightspeed Classroom Management™

Summer is now officially over, and it is game on for teachers!