Recognizing Barriers to Communication with Adolescents in K-12 Environments
Whether it is within the context of a school, a community center, a religious institution, or a sports team – those of us who serve children and teens know the importance of developing open comm…
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Colorado’s Accessibility Law HB21-1110 and How Lightspeed Systems Can Help
Colorado school districts have questions about HB21-1110, Lightspeed has answers—and solutions to simplify compliance with this new and important accessibility regulation.
Breaking Down Barriers: FCC Opens Doors with E-Rate Wi-Fi Hotspots
In a world where being connected matters, the FCC just handed students a powerful tool.
Back to School: 4 Ways Tech Teams Can Create an Effortless Return to the Classroom
The return of students, teachers, and staff to the classroom following summer break can be a chaotic time for everyone involved.
Remembering the Aurora Movie Theater Shooting
On July 20, 2012, a tragedy struck the community of Aurora, Colorado. At the Century 16 movie theater, a gunman opened fire during a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises.” This horrific…
Be a Know IT All: 6 Questions IT Leaders Need to Answer
As we return to life after ISTELive 24 in Denver, the Lightspeed team and I are filled with gratitude for the valuable connections we made with customers during the conference.
Calming Techniques for Youth to Navigate Stress
Our world can be a crazy place. Even educational institutions, where trusted adults can help monitor environments, unfortunately, are known to be arenas for all sorts of emergency incidents to o…
3 Ways Lightspeed Can Support Your Education Accessibility Compliance Efforts
Accessibility in education refers to giving all students the same access to educational experiences, services, and information regardless of whether they have a disability or not.
Building Coping Skills in Middle and High Schools
Neuro-resilience is a recently developed psychological term. It refers to the brain’s ability to adapt and bounce back from stress, adversity, and trauma. This resilience plays a critical role i…
Lightspeed Product Spotlight: What You May Have Missed While School Was in Session
Having spent this school year working alongside some incredible Lightspeed district leaders, I have witnessed first-hand how many initiatives, tools and tasks
