{"id":41572,"date":"2026-03-13T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=41572"},"modified":"2026-03-13T10:00:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T14:00:23","slug":"lightspeed-systems-announces-inaugural-innovation-impact-award-winners-at-annual-dac-conference","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/en_uk\/news\/lightspeed-systems-announces-inaugural-innovation-impact-award-winners-at-annual-dac-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"Lightspeed Systems Announces Inaugural Innovation Impact Award Winners at Annual DAC Conference\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>AUSTIN, TX<\/strong> <strong>\u2014 March 13, 2026\u00a0\u2014<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u00a0Lightspeed Systems\u00ae<\/a>\u00a0proudly announced the winners of its first-ever Innovation Impact Awards during their\u00a0annual\u00a0District Advisory Council (DAC) in Austin, Texas. These awards recognize forward-thinking K-12 school districts that are leveraging Lightspeed solutions to drive measurable impact across\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/challenges\/student-safety-wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">safety<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/challenges\/drive-smart-ai-adoption-in-k-12-schools-and-districts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI governance<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/challenges\/engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">engagement<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/challenges\/edtech-roi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ROI<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/challenges\/compliance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">compliance<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For years, DAC has brought together district leaders to collaborate, share best practices, and shape the future of educational technology. This year marks the introduction of the Innovation Impact Awards\u2014created to recognize outstanding leaders at districts that are not only implementing edtech, but using it strategically to improve outcomes for students, teachers, and communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Award recipients were selected based on&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;innovation, measurable impact, and commitment to responsible, student-centered&nbsp;technology use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2026-innovation-impact-award-winners-nbsp\">2026 Innovation Impact Award Winners:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-data-innovation-northside-isd-tx\">Data Innovation: Northside ISD (TX)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Northside ISD is transforming their edtech purchasing decisions by using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/products\/lightspeed-digital-insight\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lightspeed Insight\u2122<\/a> to bring Technology Services and Curriculum &amp; Instruction together around shared app usage data. With ROI Reporting and detailed usage analytics , the district has reduced redundant tools, uncovered training gaps, and redirected spending toward tools that drive student achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe aren\u2019t just looking at data; we\u2019re using it to ensure every dollar spent directly supports student learning.\u201d &#8211; Miranda Snider (Asst Director of Technology)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ai-governance-innovation-corpus-christi-isd-tx\">AI Governance Innovation: Corpus Christi ISD (TX)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With AI\u2019s growing role in education, Corpus Christi ISD has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/news\/lightspeed-systems-launches-smart-ai-initiative-to-support-safe-responsible-ai-adoption-in-k-12-schools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">utilized Lightspeed solutions to confidently introduce AI tools<\/a> into teaching and learning. Corpus Christi ISD verifies privacy, security, and legislative compliance before expanding access\u2014ensuring safe, responsible AI adoption across all user levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe can easily manage access to specific tooling until our internal teams can verify privacy, security, and compliance with all legislative requirements for safe AI use.\u201d &#8211; Thomas Molina (Information Security Officer) and Janelle Reyes (Technology Service Director)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-instructional-impact-innovation-lincoln-public-schools-ne\">Instructional Impact Innovation: Lincoln Public Schools (NE)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lincoln Public Schools is redefining ROI from \u201cReturn on Investment\u201d to \u201cReturn on Instruction.\u201d The district is leveraging Lightspeed Insight\u2122 to analyze instructional time spent in digital resources, and working to correlate that time with student achievement outcomes, to guide smarter instructional decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cWe are getting closer to the time when we can better understand not only whether a resource is being used, and not only whether it is useful, but for which type of learners it is the best resource.\u201d &#8211; Kristi Peters (Instructional Technology Coordinator) and Kirk Langer (Chief Technology Officer)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-data-amp-compliance-innovation-rogers-public-schools-ar\">Data &amp; Compliance Innovation: Rogers Public Schools (AR)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rogers Public Schools has strengthened district-wide app governance and oversight, ensuring every digital tool meets privacy and compliance standards. To support this work, the district uses Lightspeed Insight\u2122 to centralize software approvals, monitor real-time app usage, maintain a comprehensive software inventory, and verify FERPA\/COPPA compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cInsight helps us track state-specific Data Privacy Agreements (DPAs), ensuring we meet all state legal requirements for documentation, transparency, and student safety.\u201d &#8211; Michelle Martin (Information Technology)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-safety-innovation-bibb-county-school-district-ga\">Student Safety Innovation: Bibb County School District (GA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bibb County School District has implemented<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/products\/lightspeed-alert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Lightspeed Alert\u2122<\/a> to proactively address student safety concerns. The IT team is leading his team in turning the real-time safety risks identified by alert into timely intervention and coordinated responses that protect student well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cAs we onboard [Lightspeed Alert\u2122], we have engaged district leaders, school building administration, and our Campus Police force.\u201d Kevin Adams (Chief Information Officer)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-student-engagement-innovation-dekalb-county-school-district-ga\">Student Engagement Innovation: Dekalb County School District (GA)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DeKalb County School District is strengthening digital engagement by giving teachers real-time visibility into student device activity through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/products\/lightspeed-classroom-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lightspeed Classroom\u2122<\/a>. With the ability to monitor online engagement, streamline communication, and reduce off-task behavior without interrupting learning, educators are better equipped to keep students focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cOur teachers appreciate the ability to block or allow URLs while seeing how many tabs are open during digital activities while helping students focus on the expected task.\u201d &#8211; Terri Web (Manager III of Instuctional Technology) and Jamal Northington (Manager of Data Center and Cloud Services)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-security-amp-device-management-innovation-fort-worth-isd-tx\">Security &amp; Device Management Innovation: Fort Worth ISD (TX)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During a routine review using Lightspeed tools, Fort Worth ISD\u2019s Technology team identified an opportunity to strengthen oversight and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lightspeedsystems.com\/products\/lightspeed-mobile-device-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">streamline device management<\/a> across the district. What began as a standard audit evolved into a collaborative effort to refine processes, audit proxies, update safeguards, and ensure thousands of student devices were fully aligned with district policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>\u201cThe project ultimately helped the district modernize workflows and reinforce its commitment to providing students with secure, reliable technology that supports instruction.\u201d &#8211; FWISD Cybersecurity Team<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese districts exemplify what it means to move beyond technology adoption and into technology impact,\u201d said Amy Bennett, Chief of Staff at Lightspeed Systems. \u201cTheir leadership demonstrates how actionable insights, when paired with intentional strategy, can drive meaningful change in student safety, instructional effectiveness, fiscal responsibility, and responsible AI implementation. We\u2019re proud to partner with districts that are setting the standard for innovation in K\u201312 education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Innovation Impact Awards reflect Lightspeed\u2019s ongoing commitment to partnering with districts that use data not just to observe trends, but to inform decisions that directly support student success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Lightspeed Systems<\/strong><br>With more than 25 years of serving education,\u202fLightspeed Systems\u202fdelivers the most in-depth visibility and control to power exceptional schools where students are safe and engaged; technology is compliant and easily managed; and resources are secure and optimized. Purpose-built for school networks and devices, Lightspeed\u2019s cloud-managed solutions include the most effective web filtering, student safety monitoring, classroom management, device management, and data analytics software available. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a European office in London, UK, Lightspeed serves over 23 million students across 31,000 schools in 43 countries, utilizing 15 million devices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lightspeed Systems\u00ae\u00a0proudly announced the winners of its first-ever Innovation Impact Awards during their\u00a0annual\u00a0District Advisory Council (DAC) in Austin, Texas. 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