From Anonymity to Accountability: How Lightspeed Signal Tackles VPNs and Proxies
Students are increasingly finding ways to bypass web filters using VPNs, proxies, and anonymizers on school-issued devices. This trend poses significant risks to network security and compliance, making it a pressing concern for IT leaders in K-12 schools.
The 2025 State of Student Safety Deep Dive Webinar Recap
During yesterday’s webinar, product managers Gregory Artzt and Jennifer Duer shared not only a data-driven overview of current challenges in K-12 safety, but also real-world stories and actionable strategies for early intervention.
Webinar Recap: Meet BOB, The AI Assistant Purpose-Built for Schools
Hi everyone! I’m Amy Bennett, Chief of Staff at Lightspeed Systems, and I just have to say, I was absolutely thrilled to share the latest about BOB 3.0 with my colleague and long-time partner-in-webinars, Rob Chambers. Over the past 17 years, we’ve done a lot of these, but honestly, this one felt truly special.
Lightning Chat Episode 5 Recap: Safety Challenges, Strategies, and How Lightspeed Can Help
In Episode 5 of Lightning Chat, Jennifer Duer (Director, Product, Safety and Wellness Solutions) and Brock Anderson (Senior Director, Strategic Programs) take on the topic of K-12 student safety—exploring the real-world challenges faced by schools, what makes safety strategies effective, and how Lightspeed’s solutions are designed to help.
Lightning Chat Episode 4 – How Schools Can Strengthen Safety and Prevention with BTA
In the latest Lightning Chat, Theresa Rooter from Lightspeed StopIt and Wes Lawrence, VP of Operations at Lightspeed, sat down to talk about school safety from every angle. Their conversation focused on how schools can combine both active (human-driven) and passive (technology-driven) safety tools to create a more complete safety net for students, staff, and the wider community.
Breaking Down Barriers: How Teletherapy is Improving Mental Wellness in Schools
Teletherapy is becoming a game-changer for mental wellness in schools, bringing flexibility and accessibility that conventional approaches often can’t match. With remote counseling, students can connect with licensed professionals right from their school campus or home.
AI Use in the Classroom
AI is a hot topic in our modern landscape – it’s on our phones, our laptops, even on our television sets. The classroom is no exception. AI is making its way there too. In this blog, we’re hoping to help you find solutions to make AI a safe and useful tool in your classrooms.
5 Critical Mental Wellness Issues Affecting Today’s Students
Many teenagers walk our school halls carrying an invisible weight that affects every interaction, assignment, and friendship they experience. Understanding the root causes for this becomes essential for those of us committed to nurturing their wellbeing. For responsible educators and caretakers, the goal is always to create effective support systems for each student. But first, it helps to understand what complex issues play into the problems at hand.
The Real Cost of Inaction: Why Proactive Tools Save Lives and Resources in K–12 Schools
School safety is evolving—and for good reason. The rise in mental health concerns, online threats, and acts of school violence has forced districts to rethink their approach. Today, being proactive isn’t optional. It’s essential. While most schools have safety plans in place, the biggest risks often emerge when early warning signs are missed or unreported.
From Reactive to Proactive: How Actionable Intelligence Transforms K–12 School Safety
School safety is evolving. No longer is the focus only on reacting after tragedies occur—today’s schools need to detect and address risks before harm happens. This is the essence of proactive intelligence: using real-time data and student input to identify concerning behavior early, so schools can act quickly and effectively.
